Raton MainStreet

06/18/2026

THE TIME HAS COME! 🎟️ We are drawing for our Summer Raffle Prizes on Tuesday, June 23 at 8:30 AM on KRTN Radio. 📻

💜 Need not be present to win, we will call winners in order to pick their prizes.

06/15/2026

As always, thank you one of our most awesome partners, InBank, for managing the presale wristbands for the Sun Valley Rides Carnival. 🎡 💜 We could not do this without you!

06/15/2026

Huge shoutout to Sun Valley Rides for their support of Raton MainStreet, and for their donations to Raton Public Schools and the Cheer team! Always a pleasure to have them visit our city! 💜

06/10/2026

‼️ Sign up your parade float for the 4th of July! 🎆

Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Schedule: Line-up in front of BTU at 1 p.m. Parade begins at 1:30 p.m.
Location: First Street North Bound starting at Cimarron Avenue. Disassemble at Canyon Road.
Fees: None
Prizes: Prizes to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place

📝 Parade Rules
- Drinking intoxicants by parade participants during line-up or through the parade is prohibited.
- Parade participants shall not hinder the progress of the parade. Please maintain a steady distance of two (2) car lengths and keep the parade moving in a timely fashion.
- Stand-still performances shall be limited to those times when the parade is slowed or stopped.
- All live animal entries must include a clean-up crew or acceptable alternative.
- No parade participants are allowed access to the parade route until the parade commences.
- Directions of Parade Marshalls must be followed at all times.

Application is due by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2026
🚗 Enter the Parade:
https://forms.gle/xTy9ttrfvoxWTnRUA

For more info, contact Patricia Duran at (575) 445-2052 or [email protected]

06/09/2026

We need food vendors! Sign up right away!

🇺🇸 Celebrate the 4th of July in Historic Downtown Raton! 🇺🇸

Join us Saturday, July 4, 2026 for a full day of family fun on Historic First Street!

🎉 Fun on Historic First Street
🕛 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
🍔 Vendors • Food • Games • Music with DJ Teddy

🎈 Parade
🕜 1:30 p.m.

🎆 Fireworks at Dusk

Want to join the celebration? It’s also America’s 250th birthday! 🎂 Potential float theme anyone?!

🛍️ Become a Vendor:
https://forms.gle/hRadvMSjzq9yoQCDA

🚗 Enter the Parade:
https://forms.gle/xTy9ttrfvoxWTnRUA

Applications can also be picked up at Old Pass Gallery.

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06/09/2026

Get your presale tickets at InBank before Thursday at 4 PM!

Get ready for summer fun at the Sun Valley Rides 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.

🎟️ Pre-Sale Tickets available at all InBank locations in Raton.

Schedule & Hours:
Thursday, June 11: 5–10 p.m.
Friday, June 12: 5–11 p.m.
Saturday, June 13: 3–11 p.m.
Sunday, June 14: 3–9 p.m.

05/30/2026

Experience the wonder at the 2026 International Santa Fe Trail Balloon Rally on July 3-5! 🎈🌈 Spend your 4th of July weekend with us and let Raton MainStreet show you why our signature events make visitors feel at home. 🌲🦌🏔️🤠 🌾

05/29/2026

05/26/2026

🎶🔥 THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! 🔥🎶

Get ready for an unforgettable Labor Day Weekend at the Gate City Music Festival! From legendary band Exile to nonstop live music, food, drinks, vendors, and memories with your favorite people — this is the concert event you do NOT want to miss! 🤠🎸☀️

🎤 Shuler Headliner: Exile + many more artists!
🍔 Food & Drinks
🛍️ Vendors
🎶 Incredible Atmosphere

Whether you’re coming for one night or the whole weekend, now’s the time to grab your tickets before prices go up! 🎟️⚡

👉 Check out the weekend lineup and get tickets now at gatecitymusicfestival.com

📍 Raton, New Mexico
📅 Sept. 5-6, 2026

Tag your concert crew below 👇

05/23/2026

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