Raton Armory
Also known as Raton Convention–Recreation Center
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Raton Armory
Raton Armory, at 901 S. 3rd St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 15, 1996. It was among the first 7 of Raton’s 11 listings, with four others the same day. The Register lists it for its social history, military and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Art Deco, as it does for 12 other New Mexico listings. It was listed as part of New Deal in New Mexico MPS. The listing covers 1 acre.
What it isHistoric building in Raton, New Mexico, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 10 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
901 S. 3rd St., Raton · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies
6 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Art Deco style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Art Deco.
Memories of Raton Armory
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Raton Armory
Is Raton Armory on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 15, 1996 (Register number 96000260).
Is Raton Armory a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; New Mexico has 37 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Raton Pass, 7.2 miles away.
Can you visit Raton Armory?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Raton Armory?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 10 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 77846025 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.