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Raton, New Mexico Patch AM: a 3 min read

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  • Back to School Breakfast at Raton Public Schools

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an elephant with a rhinoceros? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Rather cloudy, p.m. showers, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 83, low: 57.
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 53 degrees.

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    Monday August 3
  • Back to School Breakfast
    Raton Public Schools 1535 Tiger Cir, Raton, NM 877404300, USA
    8:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The Rayado Mesa fire was discovered on July 27,...
    The Rayado Mesa fire was discovered on July 27, 2026 and is located about 5 miles southwest of Miami, New Mexico. As of July 29, 2026 the incident is… (Nextdoor )
  • McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Raton. Apply here.
  • AutoZone, Inc. posted a job opening for Part Sales Manager - Full Time in Raton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Raton here.

🗞 Nearby News

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: ‘Ell if I know. (Thank you KYLE B. for sending it in!)
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