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Raton, New Mexico

Introduction to Raton, New Mexico

Raton, New Mexico, in Colfax county, is 93 miles S of Pueblo, Colorado and 135 miles S of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The city has a population of 7,282.

Raton History

The town of Raton was originally founded at Willow Springs, a stop along the Santa Fe Trail. The land for the town was purchased through the Maxwell Land Grant in 1880, when the town came to be known as Raton. Raton is an important mining and ranching center for northeast New Mexico. The town is named after the Spanish word for mouse.

Raton and nearby Attractions

  • Ratón Museum
  • Sugarite Canyon State Park
  • Raton Municipal Golf Course
  • Maxwell National Wildlife Refuge
  • Raton Family History Center

Things To Do In Raton

The Sugarite Canyon State Park offers facilities for outdoor activities, including camping, hiking and fishing. The NRA Whittington Center is the largest shooting range in the US, where visitors can enjoy skeet and high-power rifle shooting. One can also visit the historical La Mesa Park Racetrack and the Philmount Scout Ranch from Raton. Local festivals include the Balloon Rally and the International Santa Fe Trail. The Raton Municipal Golf Course provides facilities for golfers.

Raton Transportation

Pueblo Memorial Airport is nearby.

Raton Higher Education

Facilities for higher education are available from Pueblo Community College, the University of Southern Colorado, New Mexico Highlands University and Adams State College.

High Points

Raton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Mexico):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyRaton Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyRaton Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Raton Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 16%Raton Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Raton, NM

Comparing Raton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Mexico (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population88
Male Share of the Population75
Racial Diversity75
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Female Share of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Men27
Well-Paid Single Women27

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty37
People in Middle Class or Better26
College Educated Adults24
Median Family Income15

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use59
Working at Home53
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes106
Affordability of Rents96
Seasonal and Vacation Housing95
People Living Alone89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
Housing Recently Built31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime78
Low Violent Crime36

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