Raton is small town America at its finest. It’s a comfortable place to live where residents and visitors can escape the hustle and bustle of more hectic lifestyles, be greeted by heartfelt smiles and friendly “hello’s” while strolling downtown – a place where neighbors truly care for each other and offer hospitality to visitors without hesitation.
Raton has a deep sense of shared values and community pride, a keen appreciation of its historical and cultural heritage, and also provides the best of modern conveniences. Life in Raton makes you want to be part of this thriving community where businesses prosper and economic opportunities abound.
RATON, NM (April 7, 2025) – Main Street America announced today that Raton MainStreet in Raton, New Mexico, has received the prestigious Great American Main Street Award (GAMSA), which recognizes communities for their excellence in comprehensive preservation-based commercial district revitalization. The 2025 GAMSA honors, sponsored by The Hartford, were presented at the opening ceremony for the Main Street Now Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Read the full press release)
Our 2019-2023 Impact Report is designed to inform our partners, the community, elected officials and other interested individuals of our organization’s activities, progress, challenges and accomplishments over the last 5 years. We are proud of what we have accomplished for our community!
March 28, 2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
We’re excited to announce the launch of NM CreativeCon, a new statewide series of events designed to support and grow New Mexico’s creative economy. Hosted by the New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Creative Industries Division, NM CreativeCon emphasizes the business side of creativity through education, networking, and hands-on learning opportunities. Beginning in March 2026, NM […]
June 11, 2026 - June 14, 2026 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Raton High School Parking LotJune 11-14, 2026 Get ready for summer fun at the Sun Valley Raton Summer Carnival in Raton! Enjoy thrilling rides, classic carnival games, and all your favorite fair treats—fun for the whole family under the bright summer skies. Schedule & Hours: Bring your family, invite your friends, and make unforgettable memories […]
As a Main Street America™ Accredited program, Raton MainStreet/ACD is a recognized leading program among the national network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities who share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development. All Main Street America™ Accredited programs meet a set of National Accreditation Standards of Performance as outlined by the National Main Street Center.
Raton MainStreet is an affiliated MainStreet program in the New Mexico MainStreet network, recognized for its longstanding commitment to downtown revitalization and economic development. As part of the New Mexico MainStreet network, Raton MainStreet has earned national honors for excellence in preservation-based commercial revitalization.
