Spring for Hops & Vine is this Saturday from 5-8pm. I know we are all ready for spring. What better way to welcome the happiest season of the year than with a little toast and socialization!

For $15 you will get eight drink tickets to sample wine and beer from different distributors, eat some delicious catered appetizers,  receive a pilsner or wine glass, take part in the silent auction.

By attending Spring for Hops & Vine, you are not only in for a great Saturday evening, but you will be supporting organizations in this town which help Raton live and thrive. I’ll see you on Saturday!

New Mexico MainStreet conducts annual assessments of MainStreet organizations throughout the state. Raton’s assessment last week was promising. Our organization is doing well amidst the filling of new staff positions last year and the volatility of the City of Raton. One thing that was apparent – we need more committee members.

Do you have a decorative eye? Do you enjoy working with your hands? Building things? We can use you on our Design Committee.

Do you want to help our local businesses thrive? We need you on our Economic Positioning Committee.

Do you enjoy planning events? Our Promotions Committee will put you to work.

In event news: Spring For Hops and Vine is only one week from Saturday! Come to the Raton Museum on Saturday, March 30th from 4-7pm for wine and beer tasting. There will be appetizers provided by Lucy Romero Catering Service and acoustic music by Drey & Hector. The Raton Museum will host an “Easter Seek & Sundry” and the Raton Arts Council will present an art exhibit upstairs. Tickets are $15 for 8 drink tickets. Join us in welcoming Spring!

We have a winner! In the month of February, students from the mid and high schools in the area were given an opportunity to design this year’s balloon rally logo. The committee received 25 entries from Raton High School, Raton Middle School and Raton Homeschool. The winner of the 2019 International Santa Fe Trail Balloon Rally is Sarah Warder, a freshman at Raton Homeschool. Congratulations! Not only will Ms. Warder ride in a balloon during the event, but her logo will be used in advertising and merchandise.

“Spring for Hops & Vine”, a beer and wine tasting event at the Raton Museum on April 27th  from 5-8pm is coming up. Tickets are $15 and will be sold at the door.

Attendees must be 21 and older. There will be live, acoustic music and catered appetizers.  This will be a full evening of fun and socializing, so don’t miss it!

Call us anytime if you have suggestions for MainStreet or want to get involved in our many projects. 445-2052 We’d love to hear from you!