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Raton, New Mexico

Dawson Ghost Town

All that remains of this abandoned coal town is a beautiful, haunting cemetery.

Raton, New Mexico

Raton Iridium Layer

This unassuming layer of clay boasts an out-of-this-world origin story.

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Steam Engine 638

This small piece of railroad history sits behind the parking lot of a chain grocery store.

18 miles from Raton

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Art Cartopia Museum

A roadside attraction filled with an astounding array of gloriously wacky vehicles.

20 miles from Raton

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