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Category Archives: News

Thanks from NMVFO

HikeRaton Posted on June 28, 2019 by BobJune 28, 2019

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…

Posted in News | Tagged Sugarite

Natural Resources Management Act

HikeRaton Posted on February 12, 2019 by BobFebruary 20, 2019

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…

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2019 Polar Bear Plunge, Lake Maloya

HikeRaton Posted on January 1, 2019 by BobFebruary 20, 2019

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…

Posted in News | Tagged Sugarite

Troop 91 Preserves Dinosaur Track

HikeRaton Posted on November 10, 2018 by BobNovember 11, 2018

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…

Posted in News | Tagged Climax

2018 Master of the Mountain, John Winkley

HikeRaton Posted on September 28, 2018 by BobNovember 4, 2018

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…

Posted in News | Tagged Sugarite

UPDATE: Public Lands Access Restrictions Lifted

HikeRaton Posted on July 22, 2018 by BobJuly 22, 2018

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…

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Public Lands CLOSED

HikeRaton Posted on June 28, 2018 by BobJuly 1, 2018

Just in time for the busy 4th of July weekend, many public lands throughout New Mexico are closed due to extreme fire danger. Given the dry conditions, unavailability of fire crews, and unfavorable weather conditions many land managers have taken … More…

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Climax Canyon Nature Trail is now a National Recreation Trail

HikeRaton Posted on May 30, 2018 by BobMay 30, 2018

The United States Department of Interior has announced that 370 miles of trails have been added to the list of National Recreation Trails.  One of the newly listed trails is right here in Raton, the Climax Canyon Nature Trail located … More…

Posted in News | Tagged Climax

Raton Scouts Headed to Philmont

HikeRaton Posted on May 6, 2018 by BobMay 20, 2018

Five Scouts from Raton’s BSA Troop 91, and their scoutmaster Jared Chatterly, will be participating in a Philmont trek in July, 2018.  Photographed here on one of their preparation “shake-down” hikes are:  Creed Chatterly, Zeb Medina, and Jacob Edmonson.  Attending … More…

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New Website, Welcome!

HikeRaton Posted on April 24, 2018 by BobApril 30, 2018

It occurred to me there is no central resource for residents and visitors related to Outdoor Recreation in the Raton area. Information is currently scattered throughout a large number of private organizations and community groups; state, city, and federal agencies; … More…

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In Raton: The official elevation of Raton, New Mexico is 6,680'.
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