Historic

Raton Pass

Colfax County, NM

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Raton Pass is a historic site in Colfax County, NM, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966, recognized for significance in commerce; military; transportation; exploration/settlement.

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RegionColfax County, NM
Coordinates36.9911, -104.4867
Listed1966-10-15
NRHP Ref#66000474
CategorySite
SignificanceCommerce; Military; Transportation; Exploration/Settlement
Era1820s Santa Fe Trail; toll road 1860s; rail 1878
AccessI-25 / US 85/87 public highway
FeeFree
NotableNHL 1960; Santa Fe Trail; 7834 ft elevation

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