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Spring Events & Festivities in Colfax County

Updated: 15 hours ago

Colfax County’s spring scene is full of car shows, Easter fun, and outdoor adventures waiting for you and your family to enjoy!



The Art of NM Women

Month of March

Old Pass Gallery - 145 S 1st St. Raton, NM 87740


Visit the Old Pass Gallery for a captivating exhibit featuring work from talented female artists from New Mexico and Southern Colorado! 


Fun at Angel Fire Resort

March - May

Angel Fire Resort - 10 Miller Ln. Angel Fire, NM 87710


Go to angelfireresort.com to keep up with fun events they have going on throughout the Spring months!


Restorative Pilates Retreat 

March 16 at 6 p.m.

NRA Whittington Center - 34025 US-64, Raton, NM 87740


Join Pilates Travel & Social Club for our first getaway at the stunning Whittington Center in Raton, New Mexico, a 33,000-acre historic nature preserve at the base of the Rocky Mountains. Enjoy daily restorative pilates sessions, meals, and lodging, with plenty of free time to explore wildlife, historic Santa Fe Trail sites, scenic hiking trails, or simply relax and unwind! 


C. Willi Myles at the Shuler Theater 

March 16 at 7 p.m.

Shuler Theater - 131 N 2nd St. Raton, NM 87740


Paint a Fox: Welcoming Spring

March 23 at 12 p.m.

111 Park Espresso Bar - 111 Park Ave. Raton, NM 87740


Ring into spring and learn how to paint a gorgeous red fox in a peaceful woodland setting! Cost is $24 with advanced payment and $27 on the day of the class. Call 970-343-0242 to register a spot!


Classic Night at the Movies: Tombstone

March 26 at 6:30 p.m.

Shuler Theater - 131 N 2nd St. Raton, NM 87740


Sponsored by the Independent Riders, they will be showing Tombstone! Donations are encouraged and all proceeds benefit the Run for the Wall!


Aquatic Center Easter Egg Hunt

April 19 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Raton Regional Aquatic Center - 100 Memorial Ln. Raton, NM 87740


Bring your kiddos to Raton Regional Aquatic Center for an easter egg hunt in the water!


Pot Luck and Easter Egg Hunt 

April 19 at 7 p.m.

Eagle Nest Park, Eagle Nest, NM 87718


Join Eagle Nest Chamber of Commerce for some Easter fun with food, egg hunts, and prizes!


2025 Precision Tactical Rifle Match

April 26 at 7 p.m. - April 27 at 6 p.m.

NRA Whittington Center - 34025 US-64, Raton, NM 87740


Show up for the two-rifle match taking place in Coal Canyon! Competitors will tackle 8 stages over the course of 2 days. 


Ratsville Round-up

April 26 at 10 p.m.

Park Avenue and First Street Raton, NM 87740


Car art, art cars, a curated selection of vendors, music, a 50/50 raffle and a parts swap meet will fill out the day. To wrap things up, the Raton's Independent Riders will be hosting a sock hop to raise funds for their annual Run For the Wall effort!


Colfax County Cruisers

May 4 at 1 p.m.

1235 South 2nd St. Raton, NM 87740


Cruise through downtown Raton and Sugarite Canyon with fellow car enthusiasts in town! Classic and show cars will receive a 2025 Dash Plaque. 

 

Cinco de Mayo Celebration

May 4 - May 5 

Ripley Park - Savage Ave, Raton, NM 87740


Live music, authentic Mexican food, games, and family fun is the best way to spend Cinco de Mayo! Come dressed in your festive best and remember to throw on those dancing shoes! 


Alliance Brass at the Shuler Theater

May 10 at 7 p.m.

Shuler Theater - 131 N 2nd St. Raton, NM 87740


Children’s Fishing Derby

May 10 at 10 a.m.

Gravel Pit Lakes - Cimarron Canyon State Park


Bring your kiddos and their lucky fishing hat to Cimarron Canyon State Canyon for some friendly fishing competition. Sign up sheets are available here and can be turned in upon arrival!


"Mayhem on the Mountain" Bull Riding

May 24-25 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Roadrunner Tours Rodeo Arena - 27502 Hwy 64 Angel Fire, NM 87710


Show up Memorial day Weekend in Angel Fire, New Mexico to experience thrilling PGR bull riding action, accompanied by kids’ Muttle Bustin’ sessions throughout the event. Children participating in Muttle Bustin’ have the chance to win ribbons and a stylish belt buckle, just like the winners of the Bull Riding contest!


Memorial Day Ceremony and Flag March

May 26 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial - 34 Country Club Rd. Angel Fire, NM 88710


The day begins with the Annual Flag March at 9 a.m., a moving tribute that sets the tone for the morning. Following the march, the Memorial Day Ceremony will begin at 11 a.m., featuring heartfelt tributes to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.


Vermejo Charcoal Burner Gravel Guide 

May 17

Raton, NM 87740


A challenging gravel cycling event with 99-mile and 66-mile routes through the scenic landscapes around Raton. Click the link above for registration information!


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