Thanks for the history and the tour. My mother’s family was from Raton, Springer, Mora, and Cimarron. My great grandfather was the sheriff of Colfax County back in the early 1900s. Horseback riding, gunslinging times.
We were there June 16, 2023. The weather was very pleasant. Had a nice breakfast at the Oasis Restaurant on Second Street at the south end of town. The only disappointment was that the iridium layer is now closed off, I assume because of vandalism. The iridium layer in Raton is renowned in geology because it provided the first real evidence that an extraterrestrial impact had killed off the dinosaurs.
If your staying in town, check out the Raton Pass Motor Inn on the north end of town (Old highway). It's old, but the rooms are clean and the people running it were very friendly and nice.
Very much enjoyed your video on Raton, NM . I’m interested in the area for retirement. I lived in Denver when I was in the Air Force in the mid eighties. Really like the area and mountain time. Looking forward to watching the rest of your videos. Next up is Trinidad Co.
The Stateline area is an excellent consideration for retirement since it's quiet and historic with good weather. Proximity to both Colorado and New Mexico cities/recreation is another plus. Thanks for watching, and happy retirement!
The streets are even more desolate with 1/16" of snow. They're all afraid of it being a major winter storm. Take caution on a late night stroll however. Bears do like to come down from the foothills & check out the dumpsters.
Thanks for this channel , you do a really good job with your commentary , its good info and to the point with info that paints an accurate picture of the areas you visit. I’m on board so keep up the good work. Your one of the best that does this !
I have been to Raton having, I seem to recall, driven up from Las Vegas, NM. There are expansive grasslands south of the town. It is isolated. I like the environment. It reminds me of Roswell's prairie feel. I have been all over NM and really like it all. It is a great state to spend time. Taos is a special place as is Lincoln/Fort Sumner (Billy the Kid), Cloudcroft and the Apaches, Las Cruses, Santa Fe, and so much more. Worth the time.
Raton had amazing scenery that went for miles. People up here are trying to say Pueblo is the Gateway to the Southwest, but I think Raton is; Wiley and the Roadrunner wouldn't be too out of place! Both Taos and Las Vegas are on our list and I can't wait till we make it there
Ratio used to have a snow skiing place back in the 70’s. Do you have any information on it. I remember seeing some of the leftovers lifts when I was a kid.
I sat on this comment a couple days and think I finally understand what you're saying. My videos are about the American settlement of each place. I do mention Spanish settlement of the Sangres in the Aguilar video and very briefly in our "Summary of Colorado History pre-1876" video.
Wow . I had no idea raton was so close to colorado. My family is from OcAte and great grandpa is buried in Raton. Thank u for making this video . Im an uneducated descendant of New Mexican ancestry
I’m sorry but this place is wack. Was stuck here for 5 years through a job and it sucked.. dirty people galore.. needles in parking lots. Town was just pointless to me. Nothing ever to do unless you drove a couple hours away.. the lakes were nice but hell no I swear I was in a crap hole. People literally here have no driven lives… maybe a few but for the most part they live off welfare and bs.. wack! glad I’m back home in FL now permanently.
Thanks for the history and the tour. My mother’s family was from Raton, Springer, Mora, and Cimarron. My great grandfather was the sheriff of Colfax County back in the early 1900s. Horseback riding, gunslinging times.
Thank for the history and quick visit to Raton.
La Mesa Park racetrack Raton in the 70’s, childhood memories
I stayed at Raton Pass Motor Inn last September. Wonderful hotel.
Thank you! I was born and raised in Colorado. I graduated from Pueblo County High School in 1986. What a blessing! 🙏🇺🇸
Nice presentation. Having lived in Albuquerque and Colorad Springs for many years I was always curious about Raton. Thank you!
I have family in Trinidad and in Raton, so I get to see both sides of the pass fairly regularly. Nice to see some history on the place.
We were there June 16, 2023. The weather was very pleasant. Had a nice breakfast at the Oasis Restaurant on Second Street at the south end of town. The only disappointment was that the iridium layer is now closed off, I assume because of vandalism. The iridium layer in Raton is renowned in geology because it provided the first real evidence that an extraterrestrial impact had killed off the dinosaurs.
We live in Pueblo West as well. We plant to vacation in Raton because of it’s short traveling distance as well. Your video was very useful. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
If your staying in town, check out the Raton Pass Motor Inn on the north end of town (Old highway). It's old, but the rooms are clean and the people running it were very friendly and nice.
Love raton and trinidad, currently living in east texas.
Sounds humid!
Very much enjoyed your video on Raton, NM . I’m interested in the area for retirement. I lived in Denver when I was in the Air Force in the mid eighties. Really like the area and mountain time.
Looking forward to watching the rest of your videos. Next up is Trinidad Co.
The Stateline area is an excellent consideration for retirement since it's quiet and historic with good weather. Proximity to both Colorado and New Mexico cities/recreation is another plus. Thanks for watching, and happy retirement!
My home town ❤
Love the Raton area. Many many trips through it from Texas to go skiing.
Thanks!
Nice vid, tnx been through Raton many times on the interstate but never saw the town until now.
Thanks for sharing this. I visited Raton two years ago and really liked this city.
Very nice history lesson. I’ve never been to Raton, but now it’s on my list of places to see…
Subscribed as well
Used to get alot of snow when I was a kid.
The streets are even more desolate with 1/16" of snow. They're all afraid of it being a major winter storm.
Take caution on a late night stroll however. Bears do like to come down from the foothills & check out the dumpsters.
Love that advice. Makes me want to go more. Lol
Thanks for this channel , you do a really good job with your commentary , its good info and to the point with info that paints an accurate picture of the areas you visit. I’m on board so keep up the good work. Your one of the best that does this !
Thank you for the support! Got more coming in the future, it's going to pick up
I have been to Raton having, I seem to recall, driven up from Las Vegas, NM. There are expansive grasslands south of the town. It is isolated. I like the environment. It reminds me of Roswell's prairie feel. I have been all over NM and really like it all. It is a great state to spend time. Taos is a special place as is Lincoln/Fort Sumner (Billy the Kid), Cloudcroft and the Apaches, Las Cruses, Santa Fe, and so much more. Worth the time.
Raton had amazing scenery that went for miles. People up here are trying to say Pueblo is the Gateway to the Southwest, but I think Raton is; Wiley and the Roadrunner wouldn't be too out of place! Both Taos and Las Vegas are on our list and I can't wait till we make it there
Thank you for your video. My husband put his son on the Amtrac from Raton-to KC, KS. I've never been there. Good video.
Thanks for watching!
Very well done. Thanks.
awesome channel
Ratio used to have a snow skiing place back in the 70’s. Do you have any information on it. I remember seeing some of the leftovers lifts when I was a kid.
Great information
Keep up the good work I m from Pueblo West also 👍
West is best! Thanks for watching
I lived there for 11 years and I never new this much I just new there wasn’t anything open there and it was boring
Some say boring, others say peaceful. People from a small town learn to make their own fun
According to DNA Ancestry the first settlers in the Sangre de Cristo mountains were from The Iberian peninsula.
What happened to that 😕 history?
That Peninsula is in Spain. The Utes were in the area before the Spanish.
@@SkiLodgeColorado Exactly correct.
Utes and Apache.
El indio Hispano.
This is where the Chicano was created.
I sat on this comment a couple days and think I finally understand what you're saying.
My videos are about the American settlement of each place. I do mention Spanish settlement of the Sangres in the Aguilar video and very briefly in our "Summary of Colorado History pre-1876" video.
Wow . I had no idea raton was so close to colorado. My family is from
OcAte and great grandpa is buried in Raton. Thank u for making this video . Im an uneducated descendant of New Mexican ancestry
Some are still there. They have a quiet, yet clearly different opinions about who's Spanish, Mexican, & Indian.
N r a witington
distinctly not a fan of Raton. Look forward to being back soon.
Pronounced sugar reet
Was there any bank robbers
I know the owners to the pizza place
There kid was my friend
Eww that means rat 🐀
I’m sorry but this place is wack. Was stuck here for 5 years through a job and it sucked.. dirty people galore.. needles in parking lots. Town was just pointless to me. Nothing ever to do unless you drove a couple hours away.. the lakes were nice but hell no I swear I was in a crap hole. People literally here have no driven lives… maybe a few but for the most part they live off welfare and bs.. wack! glad I’m back home in FL now permanently.
Were there any bank robbers in