#OnePlaceWednesday showcase: Raton, New Mexico [closed]

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Raton, New Mexico

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Hollywood Spotlight: Raton has attracted its share of cinematic attention. Films like "Red River" and "The Ballad of Josie Wales" used the town's scenery as a backdrop.

Answer 1

Can confirm the sign lights up, I’ve been by at night a few times :-)

Answer 2

I used to drive through Raton pass on my way to Denver usually approaching the area around 2 a.m. I'd always stop, get out of my Bronco and take some time to gaze at the milky way spanning across the night sky. The absolute quiet of the high plains desert and the purity of that night sky with zillions of stars was a sight I'll take to the grave in rememberance. That was Raton for me.

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Leigh Anne -

That sounds amazing!  

You describe it so well that I felt like I've been there with you. Thanks for sharing!

Answer 3

This is an incredible One Place Study page!