November 2024 Newsletter
Great turn out for the 2nd Annual Raton Regional Economic Development Summit!
All good things must come to an end, and it's with a heavy heart that we bid farewell to one of our beloved local hangouts, Gate City Craft Bar.
The September 25th CORE Mixer marked the final night for this cherished community gem. While we're sad to see it go, we're grateful for the memories and camaraderie it fostered over the years.
Fortunately, the Gate City legacy lives on through its sister business, 111 Park Cafe. This fantastic venue offers a similar atmosphere and continues to be a wonderful spot to gather with friends.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made the bar so special, and to the CORE Mixer attendees for hosting one last unforgettable event. Pat Howlett of the Trinidad Las Animas Chamber of Commerce and a few of his fellow board members came to discuss their plans to launch a regional business alliance that would include not only Las Animas County, but also Huerfano and Colfax Counties. Stay tuned for details as it unfolds!
We'll miss you, Gate City!
Premiere of the Woods & Student Film Showcase
Premiere of "The Woods" on October 19th at the El Raton Theater was a spectacular evening!
Participants enjoyed popcorn and an array of locally created cinema for the premiere of Jacob Jaramillo's "The Woods," starring local actor, Ramon Dosher. Alongside "The Woods", local student filmmakers showcased their short films.
These films included:
"Suicide Prevention PSA"
"Doubt Defiers"
"A Take on Deception"
"NERVES"
"Silent Courage"
The screening was part of the first ever "Raton Pass Film Fest" which included screenings of Western Favorites such as "The Harder They Fall" and "Rango." Thanks to the El Raton Theater for hosting the event, everyone that came out to attend, and to our gracious volunteers for helping out to make it a special night we won't forget!
Mark Your Calendars: Upcoming Events
IP Rights & Media Law Workshop
FREE and open to all!
Date: November 10th at 2:00 pm
Location: Casa Lemus 350 Clayton Rd, Raton, NM
Description: Denver-based lawyer Max Hass leads a workshop on IP Rights for artists, offering valuable insights into protecting your work as a media professional.
About Max Hass: Max is an entertainment, trademark, and business lawyer and a founding partner of the law firm Holon Law Partners LLP. In addition to Colorado, he is licensed in Louisiana and New York and works with creative individuals and small businesses nationwide. Max is also a working musician, playing bass in a few bands in the Denver music scene.
Event Page: www.elratonmediaworks.org/events/max-hass-nov-24
New Mexico Creative Industries Resource Map
Calling all creative businesses, venues, spaces and organizations!
Scan the QR Code above or click on this link to participate and list your space on the NM Creative Resources Map. way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Local Highlights of the Month
Matthew Bacher is a graduate from the University of New Mexico in 2024 with a Bachelor's degree in Film and Digital Media Arts. He frequently makes trips to assist on productions in Raton and recently screened his film, "Silent Courage" at the El Raton Theater alongside the premiere of, "The Woods".
View his listing on our website.
The El Raton Theater is a historic gem located at the heart of Raton. The theater frequently hosts events for the community and has partnered with ERMW for several awesome events in 2024.
The First United Methodist Church in Raton, New Mexico boasts gorgeous views amongst a perfect Rocky Mountain backdrop. This unique and truly beautiful chapel would make the perfect film set!
Divinci Resolve is an editing program created by Black Magic. It's powerful, easy to use, and best of all, you can use the program completely free! If you decide, and advanced version can be purchased as well.
Learn more about Divinci Resolve on their website
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Get Involved!
Are you interested in getting involved as we develop? Sign up on our crew and businesses lists or reach out to us directly at team@elratonmediaworks.org with your ideas or sign up for one of our volunteer roles at www.elratonmediaworks.org/jobs.
We are all currently volunteers, but as we expand there will be various paid opportunities that come up in addition to volunteer work. Our goals are large and require people with all sorts of various different talents and backgrounds to make it possible. We'd love to hear from you!
