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The EDP Advisory Committee meets the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6:30 to 8:00 pm and the 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month from 11:45 am to 1:15 pm. Meetings take place at the NMHU-Raton...
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The EDP Advisory Committee meets the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6:30 to 8:00 pm and the 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month from 11:45 am to 1:15 pm. Meetings take place at the NMHU-Raton site on the corner of Park Avenue and 1st Street. In order for this effort to be a success, we need the broadest possible input from Raton residents.
We welcome participants of all ages and backgrounds. However, to make sure that we have sufficient seating, we ask that you let us know if you plan to attend by emailing GrowRaton@RatonNM.US or by calling the facilitator, Paul Jenkins, at (575) 445-3130. That way we can send you out materials which the other participants have already received and bring you "up to speed."
The future of this city is in your hands. We are creating an EDP using specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and timely goals (SMART goals) and will produce an action-oriented implementation plan. Please join us in this vital effort.
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Mar 5, 2014 by
Paul Jenkins (5 points)
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The EDP Advisory Committee meets the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6:30 to 8:00 pm and the 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month from 11:45 am to 1:15 pm. Meetings take place at the NMHU-Raton site on the corner of Park Avenue and 1st Street. In order for this effort to be a success, we need the broadest possible input from Raton residents.
We welcome participants of all ages and backgrounds. However, to make sure that we have sufficient seating, we ask that you let us know if you plan to attend by emailing GrowRaton@RatonNM.US or by calling the facilitator, Paul Jenkins, at (575) 445-3130. That way we can send you out materials which the other participants have already received and bring you "up to speed."
The future of this city is in your hands. We are creating an EDP using specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and timely goals (SMART goals) and will produce an action-oriented implementation plan. Please join us in this vital effort.
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Disc Golf in Raton!
Have an idea about getting a disc golf coarse set up in Raton. Disc golf is usually a free to the public activity, that will help kids and families to get outside and stay...
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Disc Golf in Raton!
Have an idea about getting a disc golf coarse set up in Raton. Disc golf is usually a free to the public activity, that will help kids and families to get outside and stay active. It can also help visitors to stop by, play and enjoy Raton. Disc golf is very popular in bigger cities, in fact Pueblo has the third oldest disc golf coarse in the state of Colorado.
The proposal: The disc golf coarse can be nine hole coarse, best location would probably be around the swimming pool walking trails and the Bonahoom Park area. Each disc golf "hole" net is a metal chain link post that cost an average of 100$ a piece. Plus setting up some tee off plates with signs and a map. The project shouldn't cost more than 1500$ in materials, not sure what permits might be required.
This would be a great addition to the horse shoe pits, and the swimming pool in that area for residents and visitors alike. Adding another available activity to do in Raton
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Nov 18, 2014 by
IvanRed (5 points)
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Disc Golf in Raton!
Have an idea about getting a disc golf coarse set up in Raton. Disc golf is usually a free to the public activity, that will help kids and families to get outside and stay active. It can also help visitors to stop by, play and enjoy Raton. Disc golf is very popular in bigger cities, in fact Pueblo has the third oldest disc golf coarse in the state of Colorado.
The proposal: The disc golf coarse can be nine hole coarse, best location would probably be around the swimming pool walking trails and the Bonahoom Park area. Each disc golf "hole" net is a metal chain link post that cost an average of 100$ a piece. Plus setting up some tee off plates with signs and a map. The project shouldn't cost more than 1500$ in materials, not sure what permits might be required.
This would be a great addition to the horse shoe pits, and the swimming pool in that area for residents and visitors alike. Adding another available activity to do in Raton
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From what I've heard there are quite a few people on the board that have relatives that own these businesses and broken down homes. I don't care who owns them. Fine them! Make them clean up their...
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From what I've heard there are quite a few people on the board that have relatives that own these businesses and broken down homes. I don't care who owns them. Fine them! Make them clean up their properties. Have some respect for our town! If you want your home value to grow, then step up and do the right thing. It's ridiculous we have downtown lights going constantly, and we have cutey decorations hanging from poles, but the buildings are dilapidated and the streets are horrible. Make some better decisions about where the monies go in this town. Fine people for having too many pets! Fine people for dilapidated properties. Use that money to fix our streets. How much money did our city get from the "cares act"? And, what will you do with it? We will be watching closely. Elections are a funny thing. Do your jobs! Protect our city and our livelihoods. Increase home values. Do the right thing!
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Sep 3, 2020 by
DebiVigo (10 points)
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From what I've heard there are quite a few people on the board that have relatives that own these businesses and broken down homes. I don't care who owns them. Fine them! Make them clean up their properties. Have some respect for our town! If you want your home value to grow, then step up and do the right thing. It's ridiculous we have downtown lights going constantly, and we have cutey decorations hanging from poles, but the buildings are dilapidated and the streets are horrible. Make some better decisions about where the monies go in this town. Fine people for having too many pets! Fine people for dilapidated properties. Use that money to fix our streets. How much money did our city get from the "cares act"? And, what will you do with it? We will be watching closely. Elections are a funny thing. Do your jobs! Protect our city and our livelihoods. Increase home values. Do the right thing!
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The city ought to implement a program that offers citizens a phone number to an automated system where pot holes and other street problems can be reported. This will be information shared with county...
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The city ought to implement a program that offers citizens a phone number to an automated system where pot holes and other street problems can be reported. This will be information shared with county, city and state agencies so that these problems can be addressed as soon as they are reported.
Perhaps a work crew that is dedicated to pot hole and graffiti removal can be created so that workers know their primary scope of work and can not be bounced around through out departments.
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Mar 28, 2015 by
Rogelio Rael (25 points)
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The city ought to implement a program that offers citizens a phone number to an automated system where pot holes and other street problems can be reported. This will be information shared with county, city and state agencies so that these problems can be addressed as soon as they are reported.
Perhaps a work crew that is dedicated to pot hole and graffiti removal can be created so that workers know their primary scope of work and can not be bounced around through out departments.
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I presently rent an apt in Trinidad and am considering buying a home in Raton and moving there. With the new development of Fisher's Peak becoming a Colorado state park, will there be a way to access...
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I presently rent an apt in Trinidad and am considering buying a home in Raton and moving there. With the new development of Fisher's Peak becoming a Colorado state park, will there be a way to access the park from Raton?
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Jul 10, 2020 by
Chip Shirley (5 points)
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I presently rent an apt in Trinidad and am considering buying a home in Raton and moving there. With the new development of Fisher's Peak becoming a Colorado state park, will there be a way to access the park from Raton?
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It seems that city is neglecting its own laws and the homeowners and citizens are taking the blow where it hurts most, in the pocket book.
As per The Raton Code of Ordinances Title Xv; Land Usage...
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It seems that city is neglecting its own laws and the homeowners and citizens are taking the blow where it hurts most, in the pocket book.
As per The Raton Code of Ordinances Title Xv; Land Usage, Chapter 151: Building Codes & Regulations states, “that these types of structures fall under defects, which ought to be deemed dangerous buildings.”
This is not being done and property owners are left with dwellings that unfit for habitation and have made areas of Raton vulnerable to criminal activity.
It is the duty of the City to look out for the safety and well being f its citizens and the City of Raton has exhausted all its excuses to make this situation a priority on our shopping list of items that need immediate attention.
I am requesting a citizen run advisory board be implemented to find solutions that are lawful and can be used to correct the problem with vacant or abandon homes in Raton. Thank You.
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Mar 28, 2015 by
Rogelio Rael (25 points)
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It seems that city is neglecting its own laws and the homeowners and citizens are taking the blow where it hurts most, in the pocket book.
As per The Raton Code of Ordinances Title Xv; Land Usage, Chapter 151: Building Codes & Regulations states, “that these types of structures fall under defects, which ought to be deemed dangerous buildings.”
This is not being done and property owners are left with dwellings that unfit for habitation and have made areas of Raton vulnerable to criminal activity.
It is the duty of the City to look out for the safety and well being f its citizens and the City of Raton has exhausted all its excuses to make this situation a priority on our shopping list of items that need immediate attention.
I am requesting a citizen run advisory board be implemented to find solutions that are lawful and can be used to correct the problem with vacant or abandon homes in Raton. Thank You.
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In response to the abandoned homes... when I lived in Abq the city had to have a complaint filed otherwise they cannot just go out and locate these home. Having a citizen board is a great idea and...
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In response to the abandoned homes... when I lived in Abq the city had to have a complaint filed otherwise they cannot just go out and locate these home. Having a citizen board is a great idea and start a task force that goes out identifying these blighted homes and yards...
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May 16, 2020 by
Dek (17 points)
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In response to the abandoned homes... when I lived in Abq the city had to have a complaint filed otherwise they cannot just go out and locate these home. Having a citizen board is a great idea and start a task force that goes out identifying these blighted homes and yards...
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Its about time that the city address the most important issue in our community. The way the citizen feels. There needs to be a community survey where people can respond via social media, web sites,...
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Its about time that the city address the most important issue in our community. The way the citizen feels. There needs to be a community survey where people can respond via social media, web sites, telecommunications, and paper surveys to find out how your citizens are doing and what ideas they have anonymously
Implement a program that deals with educating people about Raton, its history and our future. Are you from Raton or are you For Raton. If your from Raton your part of the old ways. If your from Raton you have some sort of tie to Raton and want to see it succeed.
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Mar 28, 2015 by
Rogelio Rael (25 points)
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Its about time that the city address the most important issue in our community. The way the citizen feels. There needs to be a community survey where people can respond via social media, web sites, telecommunications, and paper surveys to find out how your citizens are doing and what ideas they have anonymously
Implement a program that deals with educating people about Raton, its history and our future. Are you from Raton or are you For Raton. If your from Raton your part of the old ways. If your from Raton you have some sort of tie to Raton and want to see it succeed.
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Raton has absolutely nothing. As a 17 year old i would love to see more things such as a skate park, arcade, bowling alley, anything to have fun. when i hang out with my friends we are dying of...
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Raton has absolutely nothing. As a 17 year old i would love to see more things such as a skate park, arcade, bowling alley, anything to have fun. when i hang out with my friends we are dying of boredom. even if the parks looked nicer than what they do now is better than nothing. please bring more activities for the youth instead of the many bars we have here for adults!!
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Oct 14, 2021 by
devanz (5 points)
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Raton has absolutely nothing. As a 17 year old i would love to see more things such as a skate park, arcade, bowling alley, anything to have fun. when i hang out with my friends we are dying of boredom. even if the parks looked nicer than what they do now is better than nothing. please bring more activities for the youth instead of the many bars we have here for adults!!
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Competition with Trinidad's dispensaries could boost Raton's economy. I'm considering moving to Raton in October for the affordable housing.
Jul 4, 2020 by
Patrick Bennion (5 points)
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Competition with Trinidad's dispensaries could boost Raton's economy. I'm considering moving to Raton in October for the affordable housing.
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We could create an indoor shopping mall / food court. Much like the Colorado Mills shopping center in Golden, CO.
Divided space for retailers who have their own storefront.
Building is community...
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We could create an indoor shopping mall / food court. Much like the Colorado Mills shopping center in Golden, CO.
Divided space for retailers who have their own storefront.
Building is community supported by rent / lease of retail space.
Varied shopping and food options.
Employment opportunities for students and adults.
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Jul 6, 2022 by
DONNA BERRY (5 points)
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We could create an indoor shopping mall / food court. Much like the Colorado Mills shopping center in Golden, CO.
Divided space for retailers who have their own storefront.
Building is community supported by rent / lease of retail space.
Varied shopping and food options.
Employment opportunities for students and adults.
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At one time, I and some others were part of a conversation with a Mexican bussinessman who suggested that Raton would be a good distribution hub for goods coming in from Mexico.
I have heard that...
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At one time, I and some others were part of a conversation with a Mexican bussinessman who suggested that Raton would be a good distribution hub for goods coming in from Mexico.
I have heard that the East side of the railroad tracks is an opportunity zone
With this help, the following may be possible
Traffic could be directed to leave I-25 at exit 452, follow Guadalupe St. and Sugarite Ave. to the downtown area of Raton, then continue south to return to the highway via exit 451 or vice versa.
Martinez Street and Garcia Street could be put into the picture. Consider an old town atmosphere with artists shops, and restaurants. There are still some of the original adobe buildings and storefronts in the area
The history of this area could be highlighted as part of the total theme The Carmelita Chapel, on the corner of Boundary and Guadalupe is still in use, and is designated as a historical building.
Romero park is one block west of Guadalupe near the 452 exit.
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Mar 3, 2020 by
Rita martinez (5 points)
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At one time, I and some others were part of a conversation with a Mexican bussinessman who suggested that Raton would be a good distribution hub for goods coming in from Mexico.
I have heard that the East side of the railroad tracks is an opportunity zone
With this help, the following may be possible
Traffic could be directed to leave I-25 at exit 452, follow Guadalupe St. and Sugarite Ave. to the downtown area of Raton, then continue south to return to the highway via exit 451 or vice versa.
Martinez Street and Garcia Street could be put into the picture. Consider an old town atmosphere with artists shops, and restaurants. There are still some of the original adobe buildings and storefronts in the area
The history of this area could be highlighted as part of the total theme The Carmelita Chapel, on the corner of Boundary and Guadalupe is still in use, and is designated as a historical building.
Romero park is one block west of Guadalupe near the 452 exit.
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Scraping the soil that has accumulated in the roadway gutters helps clean up the town. Thank you!
Jun 14, 2020 by
David & Sherri Riffle (10 points)
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Scraping the soil that has accumulated in the roadway gutters helps clean up the town. Thank you!
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Since we're all trapped in our house for this pandemic maybe NOW we can get these stupid goobers to not let their dogs bark in the backyard for 16 hours
Mar 26, 2020 by
Robert Cwetna (8 points)
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Since we're all trapped in our house for this pandemic maybe NOW we can get these stupid goobers to not let their dogs bark in the backyard for 16 hours
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I believe that Raton should have a place where citizens that want to buy homegrown food should be able to without having to be outdoors.This opportunity will also benefit local farmers get their...
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I believe that Raton should have a place where citizens that want to buy homegrown food should be able to without having to be outdoors.This opportunity will also benefit local farmers get their products out to the market and benefiting the city with extra job creation and tax revenues for Raton
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Dec 7, 2021 by
Debra Balizan (5 points)
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I believe that Raton should have a place where citizens that want to buy homegrown food should be able to without having to be outdoors.This opportunity will also benefit local farmers get their products out to the market and benefiting the city with extra job creation and tax revenues for Raton
