The Art Scene in Raton....
Raton is a strong supporter of the arts as shown by the various local foundations and businesses that provide grants and donations for the performing arts, visual arts, and humanities programs in the local schools, recreation programs, arts council, and theaters.

The community is fortunate to be home to two theaters and several art galleries and to have active art and drama classes in the local school district. Several fine artists and crafts artisans, professional actors, musicians, and other performing artists as well as published authors live in Raton and add to the creative flavor of the city.

Art Galleries
The Old Pass Gallery is home to the Raton Arts and Humanities Council, Inc. Inside this former Wells Fargo building, located next to the BNSF depot on historic First Street, the RAHC holds a variety of art shows and exhibits displaying art from local and regional artists. More fine art is on display in the Little Bear Gallery, the First Street Gallery, Holiday Inn Express Inn & Suites, Best Western PLUS Raton Hotel, the Enchanted Grounds Expresso Shop and Cafe, and on the walls of K-Bob's Restaurant in Raton.

Theaters
The Shuler Theater is located in the Historic Downtown District on the I-25 Business Loop (2nd Street). Built in 1914, this historic theater continues to provide live performances throughout the year. The Santa Fe Trail School for the Performing Arts, the Summer Repertory Theater and the Raton Arts & Humanities Performance Series, the Raton High School Drama Club and other community organizations have brought award-winning dramas, musicals, and other performances to the stage.

El Raton Theater is located in the same block as the Shuler Theater in the Raton Historic Business District. This 1937 movie house features state of the art Dolby Surround Sound and exciting 3-D capabilities. First-run movies are shown Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, and an afternoon matinee on Sunday. On Wednesday evenings, the community enjoys classic movies at the theater. Some of the Hollywood classics have included, High Noon, How the West Was Won, Its a Wonderful Life, and many others. These classics are provided through the KRTN - Enchanted Air sponsorship.