September 2024 Newsletter
Thank you to Gate City Craft Bar for the wonderful years!
All good things must come to an end, and it's with a heavy heart that we bid farewell to one of our beloved local hangouts, Gate City Craft Bar.
The September 25th CORE Mixer marked the final night for this cherished community gem. While we're sad to see it go, we're grateful for the memories and camaraderie it fostered over the years.
Fortunately, the Gate City legacy lives on through its sister business, 111 Park Cafe. This fantastic venue offers a similar atmosphere and continues to be a wonderful spot to gather with friends.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made the bar so special, and to the CORE Mixer attendees for hosting one last unforgettable event. Pat Howlett of the Trinidad Las Animas Chamber of Commerce and a few of his fellow board members came to discuss their plans to launch a regional business alliance that would include not only Las Animas County, but also Huerfano and Colfax Counties. Stay tuned for details as it unfolds!
We'll miss you, Gate City!
Recovery & Remembrance Event
On September 21st we live streamed Raton's 3rd annual Recovery & Remembrance Event.
Last Saturday, September 21st, we live streamed Raton's 3rd annual Recovery & Remembrance Event.
Organized by RAIN, LC8, and Recovery Communities of New Mexico, this poignant event honored the lives lost to addiction.
To watch the livestream or view the upcoming edited version, Subscribe to our channel!
Get Lit – 2024 Light Your Literary Soul in Trinidad
Another wonderful year of the region's favorite literary event.
Over 150 writers, authors, and visual artists ignited their souls with 16 diverse sessions ranging from poetry, prose, essays, plays, script and novel writing, to flash fiction, performance, and a panel discussion about the publishing process in nearby Trinidad last week for Get Lit.
Jean DiLisio of New Legends attended and wrote a great recap of the weekend, which you can read here: https://tinyurl.com/get-lit-2024
New Jobs Page on Our Website
We've started a local jobs listing page on our website!
Looking for a job in media or a related field in Raton or the surrounding area? Check out our new local jobs listing page!
We've curated a collection of opportunities specifically for media professionals and those in ancillary roles.
Have a job listing to share? Fill out our Jobs Page Listing Submission Form and help us connect local talent with local opportunities!
Mark Your Calendars: Upcoming Events
Our Next Film & Media Networking Mixer will be on October 19th at the El Raton Theater!
Local filmmaker Jacob Jaramillo presents the premiere of his film "The Woods," accompanied by a showcase of short films our talented local youth filmmakers.
Date: October 19, 2024
Time: 4pm
Location: El Raton Theater
112 N 2nd Street, Raton, NM 87740
Cost: Free
Info: www.elratonmediaworks.org/events/woods-premiere
This year's Raton Regional Summit is next month!
On October 16 & 17th, Raton is excited to host a two-part regional summit focusing on economic development and government collaboration. Day one is an Economic Development Summit and Day two a Summit of Governments.
Check out website for more details & RSVP information: www.elratonmediaworks.org/events/regional-economic-summit-2024
Local Highlights of the Month
Nikolaös Ibañez is Owner/Operator of Super Eukarya, a Graphic Design business specializing in Technical Illustration & Writing with a focus on Accessibility and ADA Compliance. Niko has volunteered their talents many times to ERMW and are highly deserving of Highlighted Crew Member!
View thier listing on our website.
The Heirloom Shop is Ramel Family Farms' storefront located at 132 S. 1st Street in Raton, NM. They not only sell a variety of locally grown produce, but also clothing, records, books, and more! They believe in strong local food systems that are accessible and empower residents to eat healthy and live well.
Gate City Sports Complex is one of the several parks for Raton offers playing, picnicking, and enjoying the outdoors. Activities range from playground fun to walking paths, hiking paths, basketball, baseball, football, and lots more.
The New Mexico Film Office acts as a powerful ally for filmmakers, offering a range of benefits that streamline production and make the state an appealing filming destination. These include tax incentives, filming locations, crew and support services, permitting processes, and a wealth of production resources.
Learn more about NMFF at their website
Northern NM Film & TV Blog ~ Recent Posts
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Drop us a note to team@elratonmediaworks.org
Get Involved!
Are you interested in getting involved as we develop? Sign up on our crew and businesses lists or reach out to us directly at team@elratonmediaworks.org with your ideas or sign up for one of our volunteer roles at www.elratonmediaworks.org/jobs.
We are all currently volunteers, but as we expand there will be various paid opportunities that come up in addition to volunteer work. Our goals are large and require people with all sorts of various different talents and backgrounds to make it possible. We'd love to hear from you!
