The city sits at an elevation of 6,680 feet at the base of the fabled raton pass when the first spanish explorers arrived in the area in the early 1700s, the ute tribe lived in the mountains and the plains were occupied by the apache, comanche. Hotel swastika, raton, new mexico vintage postcard. May 6, 1942 corregidor island surrenders to japan, ending a fivemonth philippines defense by many new mexico national guardsmen of the 200th and 515th. Raton new mexico stay a day see the sites, spend a week live a life time main menu. The governor is elected for four years and may be reelected. County histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. New mexico is also bordered by oklahoma ne, texas e, s, and mexico s. New mexico digital collections is the central search portal for digital collections about new mexico. The johnson park, new mexico story, by father stanley. Search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more. Raton area historical earthquake activity is slightly below new mexico state average. Salazar, who was colfax county clerk at the time, refused to turn over the records to raton until he was forced to do so by court action. Spanish and english were both commonly used, and there was a goodsized black.
How a rural town recovered after minings death high. I start at the raton museum, with its extensive collections of local history and new mexico art. A history of the public schools of raton, new mexico. The history of raton and the surrounding area is fascinating. Raton,new mexico on january 11,2017, the raton museum will host a new popup exhibition from the national archives, the bill of rights and you, commemorating the 225th anniversary of the ratification of this landmark document. For more information about local histories, see the wiki page section new mexico local histories. Museums raton, new mexico raton museum coors building small storefront history and art museum is in the 1906 coors building, which is on the state register of cultural properties. Several of new mexicos surviving native pueblos are also much visited.
While this book undoubtedly contains much valuable history and documentation that may prove useful to genealogists and enthusiasts of new mexican history, it is. History of our city raton was founded at the site of willow springs, a stop on the santa fe trail. I start at the raton museum, with its extensive collections of local history and new. In a departure from the ubiquitous black and white uniform immortalized by judy garland in 1946s harvey girls, many of new mexicos harvey girls wore colorful dresses reflective of local culture. Celebrate and remember the lives we have lost in raton, new mexico.
List of books and articles about new mexico history online. Johnson park johnson mesa, colfax county, new mexico genealogy. Burr has compiled more than 180 photographs from the old mill museum in cimarron, the herzstein memorial museum in clayton, the new mexico farm and ranch heritage museum in las cruces, and the rio grande historical collection at new mexico state. Santa fe trail new mexico national scenic byway home page. The town of raton is cupped at the foot of a 75mile long volcanic ridge known as the raton range, at the nexus of new mexicos high plains and. In harvey heaven new mexico was the spiritual home and primary incubator of americas first and foremost hospitality company, named for its founder, fred harvey. Raton downtown historic district raton, new mexico.
A brief community history of raton, new mexico, 18801930, commemorating her fiftieth birthday familysearch books raton marriage records raton marriage records, saint patricks parish, 18911908, 336 s. The santa fe trails raton pass offshoot brought settlers from the eastern united. Nra whittington center raton 2020 all you need to know. However, when a horrific crime remains unsolved, it compounds the pain for the victims families and leaves us with questions. Chautauqua presentation by steve cormier at the raton museum friday may 11, 2018 at 6 pm. Raton ratone is a city and the county seat of colfax county in northeastern new mexico. Located in northeastern new mexico on the border between new mexico and colorado, raton pronounced rahtone is the county seat of colfax county. The district, when first listed on 1977, is bounded on the north by clark avenue and on the south by rio grande avenue. The main library was founded in 1894 to gather genealogical records and assist members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints with their family history and genealogical research. Government and higher education new mexico is governed under the constitution of 1912. The raton museum has continued to provide residents of the city of raton and the traveling public with a year round venue offering art, history. Geografija koordinate vremenska zona utc7, leti utc6. Frank dodge passed away on february 15, 2020 at the age of 80 in raton, new mexico.
Johnson park johnson mesa, colfax county, new mexico. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory. The raton downtown historic district is a historic district listed on the national register of historic places in raton, new mexico, usa. There are pictures of the many buildings that have not survived to this. Colfax county, new mexico genealogy familysearch wiki. The raton museum is closing temporarily in an effort to contain the spread of the covid19 starting thursday, march 19th. The narrative is enriched by nineteen special interest features, five time lines, 145 illustrations, of which twentyseven are in color, and twentythree maps. Immerse yourself in the fascinating history and archeology, shop for antiques, visit a local museum,library or art gallery, savor a cup of espresso, or enjoy a live performance or movie at one of the many historical theaters along the way. The opening this month of a permanent harvey exhibit at the nm history museum represents a milestone in the revival of passionate interest in the companys 8yearold legacy.
This textbook for the middleschool reader is an engaging and balanced account of new mexico from earliest times to the present. Ratonarea historical earthquake activity is slightly below new mexico state average. Raton, city, seat 1897 of colfax county, northeastern new mexico, u. Browse the most recent raton, new mexico obituaries and condolences.
Books and articles celebrating new mexico statehood. May 12, 1892 the new mexico territorial capitol building in santa fe is mysteriously destroyed by fire. The raton new mexico family history center is a branch library of the genealogical library located in salt lake city, utah. Guide to colfax county, new mexico ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth. The main library was founded in 1894 to gather genealogical records and assist members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints with. Burr is president of the valencia county historical society and is secretary of the historical society of new mexico. Local histories are available for colfax county, new mexico genealogy. Oct 01, 2003 author pappas served as raton s mayor from 1978 to 1983, was a featured columnist in the local newspaper, has a degree in accounting from the university of denver and author of a respected book on computer technology for food service management. Raton is a city and the county seat of colfax county in northeastern new mexico. Raton new mexico stay a day see the sites, spend a week. Santa fe trail new mexico national scenic byway museum page.
Its not just the stuff but the history that made it so special. Our travel plans allowed for a one night detour to the whittington center at the end of july and we are sure glad we made the trip. In may, 1934, ratons economy was based on cattle, the railroad, and the coal mines. On the east the district is bounded by first street, and on the west the district is bounded by third street. Santa fe trail national scenic byways of new mexico. Located at the base of raton pass on the colorado border, raton, new mexico has a long history near the santa fe trail.
Albuquerque airport, 1950s new mexico history, duke city, cedar crest, then and. There are many proverbs along the lines of you reap what you sow. His raton history mystery and more is a western legend read of thorough enjoyment. In a departure from the ubiquitous black and white uniform immortalized by judy garland in 1946s harvey girls, many of new mexico s harvey girls wore colorful dresses reflective of local culture. May 18, 2015 the first harvey girls ever hired staffed the raton location. New modern fireproof cafe just off the lobby w good food, well prepared, is served by courteous, efficient employees. The first harvey girls ever hired staffed the raton location. At its northwestern corner are the socalled four corners, where colorado, new mexico, arizona, and utah meet at right angles.
February 5 raton, nm aaron senastevens is with linde schuster and 2 others at raton downtown historic district. A guide to historic markers, university of new mexico press, 2015. New mexico added a new photo at raton downtown historic district. Located on the old santa fe trail and settled in 1871, it was used as a.
Therefore, after raton decided to move the county seat, men came and took the records by force. Laura ingalls wilder and her daughter rose were the women behind the little house on the prairie books. Colfax county, new mexico genealogy genealogy familysearch. A service of the university of new mexico libraries, we provide access to digitized photographs, manuscripts, posters, oral histories, videos, maps, and books from libraries, museums, and cultural centers across the state. Often seen by travelers as a gateway to new mexico, ratons bestkept. Historic ranches of northeastern new mexico by baldwin g. The city sits at an elevation of 6,680 feet at the base of the fabled raton pass. As of the census of 2000, there were 7,282 people in raton. Raton was founded at the site of willow springs, a stop on the santa fe trail. New mexico being a territory, it was not necessary for a vote of the people to move the county seat. The failure of an agricultural community, johnson mesa, new mexico by ml olsen. The first nine chapters cover new mexicos prehistory and settlement prior to 1846. Raton white pages phone books in new mexico nm whitepages.
You need to take the tour with roger to get the full value of what everything is. During your visit to northeastern new mexico,enjoy the scenic beauty while taking part in the many outdoor recreational opportunities along the santa fe trail. Immerse yourself in the fascinating history and archeology, shop for antiques, visit a local museum,library or art gallery, savor a cup of espresso, or enjoy a live performance or. List of books and articles about new mexico history. The book is a good overview of the harvey houses history in new mexico. In 1879, the atchison, topeka and santa fe railway bought a local toll road and established a busy rail line. Author pappas served as ratons mayor from 1978 to 1983, was a featured columnist in the local newspaper, has a degree in accounting from the university of denver and author of a respected book on computer technology for food service management. Brief community history of raton, new mexico ed saunders on. We believe that we must do all we can do to ensure the safe and healthy environment for our community which at this time.
As a society, we believe in the idea of seeking justice. Curator roger sanchez provides a walking tour brochure, and shows me new mexicos first automobile license plate, with the number 100r r for raton embossed on black leathercovered metal, issued in raton in may 19. Tone is a city and the county seat of colfax county in northeastern new mexico. The book translating property the maxwell land grant and the. Some documents are lost, but the ancient santa fe archives are saved. Rosa walston latimer is a writer, independent bookstore. Author pappas served as raton s mayor from 1978 to 1983, was a featured columnist in the local newspaper, has a degree in accounting from the university of denver and author of a respected book on computer technology for food service management. Raton new mexico stay a day see the sites, spend a week live a life time. Funeral home services for frank are being provided by alderette pomeroy funeral home, inc. Presented is a comprehensive introduction to geographic features as well as social, economic, and political events that have shaped the states development. The first nine chapters cover new mexico s pre history and settlement prior to 1846.