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Raton MainStreet Arts & Cultural District

El Raton Theater
Historic Theaters & Drive-Ins

El Raton Theatre

Constructed 1930. This little theater is a gem. Constructed as an Atmospheric style theatre, in the style of a medieval Spanish castle, the building was designed by the Albuquerque, New Mexico, architectural firm George Williamson, Inc. It was built for the partnership of Dr. L.A. Hubbard and Thomas F. Murphy. Read more

By Jessica Mraz, 2 yearsJune 4, 2024 ago
Colfax County Courthouse
Civic Buildings

Colfax County Courthouse

Constructed 1936. The 1936 Art Deco style Colfax County Courthouse is a five-story blond brick building embellished with glazed tile cornices and bas relief metal panels. The larger bas reliefs depict farming, mining, and cattle raising, the main industries of Colfax County. The motifs on the embellishments include cattle brands Read more

By Jessica Mraz, 2 yearsJune 4, 2024 ago
Arthur Johnson Memorial Library
Civic Buildings

Arthur Johnson Memorial Library (Old Post Office)

This building was originally the Raton Post Office and was built during the WPA era. Paintings by various well known New Mexico artists can be viewed in the library. 244 Cook Ave. Raton, NM 87740 | (575) 445-9711 openmon: 1-6pm | tue: 10am-6pm | wed: 10am-6pm | thu: 10am-9pm | fri: 10am-6pm Read more

By Jessica Mraz, 2 yearsJune 4, 2024 ago

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NM Economic Development Dept.
P.O. Box 20003
Santa Fe, NM 87504-5003

(505) 365-3998
info@nmmainstreet.org

Santa Fe Office:
Joseph M. Montoya Building
1100 South St. Francis Drive, Suite 1242
Santa Fe, NM 87505-4147

ABQ Office:
500 Marquette Ave NW, Suite 640
Albuquerque, NM 87102

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