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Raton Essential Info
Overview
Raton is a town in northeastern New Mexico, United States of America.
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Basics
Best Time To Go
Mar-Oct
Current Time
Current Weather
75 °F
Partly Cloudy
Fun Facts
- Raton was founded at the site of Willow Springs, a stop on the Santa Fe Trail.
- Raton was the site of New Mexico's first horse racetrack, La Mesa Park, which closed in 1992.
- The Fireballs, rock and roll group who had a #1 hit with 1963's "Sugar Shack" and #9 hit with "Bottle of Wine", was formed in Raton.
Popular Foods
- Chili Rellenos
- Burritos
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