New Mexico Volunteers for the Outdoors Here is a letter submitted to HikeRaton regarding the recent volunteer project at Sugarite Canyon State Park, a special thanks to everyone who helped with the project and supported their volunteer efforts: Bob, Photos … More…
The Ramblin’ Round Raton hike schedule is now available, and the events have been added to the HikeRaton calendar. Notice that some events have already passed. Information about the Ramblin’ Round Raton group: http://hikeraton.com/local-groups/ramblin-round-raton/ Calendar: http://hikeraton.com/calendar/ … More…
The Natural Resources Management Act was overwhelmingly approved by the US Sentate and will likely pass the House and be signed into law by President Trump. Of particular interest to the Raton region, the National Resources Management Act includes the … More…
Although there were few jumpers, a crowd of onlookers gathered for the annual Polar Bear Plunge at Lake Maloya at Sugarite Canyon State Park. The air temperature was 11-degrees at 1pm, and the lake ice at the boat ramp area … More…
Raton Boy Scout Troop 91 recently performed a community service project, salvaging a dinosaur track from the Climax Canyon City Park. The track was in danger of theft and vandalism as well as natural processes such as erosion and flood … More…
It’s almost time again for the annual Polar Bear Plunge at Lake Maloya, Sugarite State Park. Take the ‘plunge’ on January 1, 2019 at 1 p.m. near the boat dock. The cost is $20.00, and register by December 6 to … More…
October 3 ended up being a few days early for peak fall colors in the Valle Vidal this year. Some slopes were at peak, but others still had a good deal of green in the aspens. … More…
With a total race time of 02:31:37, John Winkley not only beat out all of the individual athletes but all of the relay teams as well. Congratulations! The 2018 Master of the Mountain Adventure Relay consisted of a 6-mile run … More…
September 7 is the scheduled date for the 2019 Master of the Mountain Adventure Relay. The event is held each year in Raton and includes running, paddling, peddling, and shooting segments. Participants can register as solo athletes or relay teams. … More…
After a very dry spring and active fire season, the onset of Monsoon Season has brought higher humidity levels, cooler temperatures, and rain. Shortly after the Fourth of July, 2018, land managers began lifting public access restrictions and lowering fire … More…
