Ratón, a historic frontier community nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, was once a bustling mining town on the mountain branch of the Santa Fe Trail. Mining continues to play a part in Ratón's economy, as does tourism. The architecture of First Street in the downtown historic district reflects a turn of the century heritage resplendent with Victorian-era style buildings and homes.

Colfax County Courthouse, Historic District, La Mesa Park (horse track), The Palace Hotel (1896), Ratón Museum, Shuler Theatre (European Rococo), Santa Fe Railroad Depot (Spanish Mission Revival style)

Capulin Volcano National Monument, Carson National Forest, Johnson Mesa, Lake Maloya, NRA Whittington Center, Sugarite Canyon State Park, Valle Vidal

Hotels and Motels: 23; Bed and Breakfasts: 2; Total Rooms: 711

Film Liaison

Sara M. Kowalski

575-445-9451; 575-445-9551

smlski@dslextreme.com

Raton Chamber & Economic Development Council Inc.:

800-638-6161; 575-455-3689;

575-445-3680 Fax

Web: www.raton.info

E-mail: chamber@bacavalley.com

ratonchamber@bacavalley.com