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Where History, Culture and the Arts Meet Raton Chamber of Commerce
100 Clayton Road
Raton, New Mexico 87740 (575) 445-3689
ratonchamber@bacavalley.com |
Upcoming Events
34th Annual International Art Show Opens - September 08 - 10:00 am - Sponsored by the Raton Arts & Humanities Council, Inc. Daily through Friday, Sep 10, Concluding with an awards reception on Friday, Sep 10 from 6 - 8 p.m. - International Room of the International Bank - downtown Raton
Regional Economic Development Summit for Colfax County - September 10 - 8:00 am - Open to the public. Lunch provided. RSVP to (575)445-3130 or (575)447-8987 - Raton Convention Center
Lip Sing 2010 - September 10 - 7:00 pm - Sponsored by the Raton Lions Club. This two-day annual event provides fun for the whole family as performers take to the stage with their lip sync routines to favorite tunes. Friday September 10 and Saturday September 11 - Shuler Theater
Lip Sing 2010 - September 11 - 7:00 pm - Second day of the annual Raton Lions Club Lip Sing. Winners will be announced. - Shuler Theater
Music on Main Street - September 12 - 4:00 pm - featuring Whiskey Creek. - Ripley Park - dowtown Raton
The Old City String Quartet - September 13 - 7:00 pm - Sponsored by the Short Grass Music Festival of Cimarron and the Raton Rotary Club. Tickets: $10, students under 18 free. - Shuler Theater
Business After Hours - September 16 - 5:30 pm - Meet and greet individuals from our community at Rocky Mountain Physical Therapy. - Hospital Drive
Street Fair - September 18 - 10:00 am - The annual Street Fair sponsored by the Raton Main Street organization features the Raton Bear Fest, the Raton Arts Council Wine Tasting/silent auction, a Chili Cook-off, and several fun vendors along 2nd Street. The Fair culminates with a Street Dance featuring music by Level 5 on Cook Avenue between 1st and 2nd Streets. - Downtown Raton on 2nd St between Park Avenue and Rio Grande Avenue
Rhythm & Passion - September 18 - 7:00 pm - Tango, Gaucho, and Salsa performed live onstage at the Shuler Theater. Call the Raton Arts & Humanities Council at (575)445-2052 for ticket information. -
Raton Chamber Quarterly Meeting - September 23 - 12:00 pm - Keep a finger on the pulse of the community through social networking. - Sands Restaurant - Clayton Highway
Fall Festival and Baseball Bash - October 01 - all day: - Starting Friday, Oct 1 and ending Saturday, Oct 2 4 junior college teams will be competing in a baseball tournament in Gabriele Field with fun and festivities in Tiger Stadium. -
Raton Chamber Golf Tournament - October 03 - 10:00 am - Shotgun start. Two-player Scotch format. - Raton Golf Course
Redhead Express - October 06 - 7:00 pm - Original and Traditional Bluegrass, Gospel and Old-Timey Music! Sponsored by the Raton Arts and Humanities Council. - Shuler Theater
View a list of meetings dates and times for Raton organizations. Meeting List
Below is a list of recurring meetings by local organizations.
Rotary Club Meeting at K-Bobs restaurant Every Tuesday at 12:00 pm
Lion's Club Meeting at K-Bobs restaurant Every Monday at 6:30 pm
Raton Chamber Meeting at Chamber office Every second and fourth Monday at 12:00 pm
Raton MainStreet Meeting at upstairs above Woody's Furniture Every third Monday at 6:00 pm
Raton Ambassadors Meeting at a local restaurant, tba, Every second Tuesday at 12:00 pm
Kiwanis Meeting at K-Bob's Restaurant Every Wednesday at 12:00 pm
Raton Arts Council Meeting at Old Pass Gallery on First Street Every first Tuesday at 5:30 pm
First Street Farmer's Market during growing season at Historic First Street Every Saturday at 2:00 pm
Willow Springs Quilt Guild Meeting at First Presbyterian Church on South Third Every first Wednesday at 6:30 pm
Knights of Columbus Meeting at St. Patricks-/St. Joseph's Church Every first and third Wednesday at 7:00 pm
Fairmont Cemetery Board Meeting at Raton Museum Every second Wednesday at :
B.P.O.E. Meeting at Elk's lodge Every second and fourth Wednesday at 8:00 pm
Raton Humane Society Meeting at Holiday Classic Motel Every second Thursday at 7:00 pm
Willow Springs Quilt Guild Meeting at First Presbyterian Church on South Third Every second Saturday at 10:00 am
Raton Optimists Club meeting at K-Bob's Restuarant Every Thursday at 12:00 pm
34th Annual International Art Show & Sale
September 8 - 10
The Raton Arts & Humanities Council, Inc presents the 34th Annual International Art Show, sponsored by the International Bank. Open to the public daily from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. in the International Room of the bank in downtown Raton, featuring fine art, sculpture, and jewelry from artists throughout the region. The show concludes with an award reception on Friday, September 10, at from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Regional Economic Development Summit for Colfax County
September 10, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cabinet Secretary Fred Mondragon will give an opening presentation followed by brief remarks from Paul Jenkins of the Raton Community Economic Development Group. Different panels throughout the day will discuss recruiting business, the role of education and community involvement, financing opportunities, assets for economic development, and how economic development can take place regionally.
The public is invited to attend and take part in this tremendous opportunity to learn from others and to discuss Raton's economic future.
Lip Sing 2010
September 10 - 11, 7 p.m.Fun for the whole family! The Annual Raton Lions Club sponsors this two-day event that provides outrageous, lively, and even some very good entertainment as entertainers take their lip sync acts to the Shuler stage. First, second, third, and fourth place prizes will be awarded after the final evening performance.
Street Fair
September 18, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Raton Main Street organization sponsors the annual Street Fair in downtown Raton in September. This year's event will include the Raton Bear Fest, the Raton Arts Council's Wine Tasting/silent auction, a Chili Cook-off,and a wonderful variety of vendors along 2nd street between Park Avenue and Rio Grande Avenue.
The Fair will culminate with a street dance featuring music provided by Level 5 on Cook Avenue between First and Second Street from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m.
Rhythm & Passion
September 18, 7 p.m.
Tango, Gaucho, and Salsa music performed live onstage at the Shuler Theater as the Raton Arts & Humanities Council opens its 2010-2011 Performing Arts Season. Call(575)445-2052 or visit www.ratonarts.org for ticket information.
Raton Fall Festival & Baseball Bash
October 1 - 2The Department of Parks and Recreation in conjunction with the New Mexico Dept of Tourism and the RREC is hosting the Inaugural Raton Fall Festival and Baseball Bash that will feature four junior college teams competing in a baseball tournament at Gabrielle field while food, music, fun and crafts fill Tiger Football Stadium. Download the vendor form or contact Raton City Hall at (575)445-9551 or (800)638-6161, fax: (575)445-3680.
Raton Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament
October 3
This 2 Player, Scotch format has something for everyone! Prizes for longest drive, closest to the pin, hole in one, and more! Generous prize money - First place is $400, second place is $300, third place $200, and fourth place $100, and a low entry fee make this a very popular event for golfers of every ability. Mulligans are available and lunch is provided. Drinks and carts are extra. Sign up at the Raton Golf Course Pro Shop. Download the flyer.
Redhead Express
October 6, 7 p.m.
Original and Traditional Bluegrass, Gospel and Old-Timey Music! The Walker Family, aka The RedHead Express, from Alaska via Branson, are equally at home playing straightforward bluegrass as they are playing their own unique renditions of old-time and gospel music. This wholesome family showcases their four daughters’ beautiful harmonies and original songs. Mom and Dad add vocal depth and backup, and occasionally feature their three young boys. Presented by the Raton Arts & Humanities Council as part of the 2010-2011 Performing Arts series.