It's a shame that Raton is kinda run down. Geographically it's in a great place.
That place has been absolutely dying since about 2003 when the coal mine (which was the town’s main employer) closed down.
I think with a little vision, Raton could rebrand itself as a retirement town.
Raton has inexpensive real estate, plenty of water, high speed Internet, a major interstate, a regional hospital, a railroad, an airport, and lots of outdoor recreational opportunities.
