Raton, New Mexico has the misfortune of being named after vermin (ratón is Spanish for mouse). Despite the name, it’s a nice little town, which once served as a stop on the Santa Fe Trail. It may also provide a nice stretch-your-legs stop, or an overnight stay, as you drive Interstate 25 between Denver and Albuquerque. To get a lay of the land, your best bet is to drive up to the Goat Hill Overlook, where signage in giant letters spells out RATON, overlooking the city below. My Visit It was late in the day when I arrived in Raton […]