September 2025 Newsletter
Some GROUNDBREAKING News
Date Set for Kearny Groundbreaking!
Kearny's groundbreaking event will be on October 28th and it is shaping up to be a truly special occasion. The final touches are being put in place to ensure a memorable day. Stay tuned for more updates coming soon and mark your calendars to join us on October 28th at Kearny building following the Raton Regional Economic Development Summit.
THIS SUNDAY is Movie Game Night!
Get ready to roll the dice and step into your favorite cinematic worlds! Join us for a fun-filled game night dedicated to movie and TV-themed board games. Whether you're a fan of fantasy, sci-fi, or classic sitcoms, there's a game for you.
Come play and compete with friends, and discover new games! We’ll have some games on hand but feel free to bring your own! It's a great opportunity to connect with fellow fans and put your pop culture knowledge to the test.
Event Details:
What: Movie & TV Themed Board Game Night
When: Sunday, September 28, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Casa Lemus, 350 Clayton Street, Raton, NM
FREE and open to all! We hope to see you on September 28th!
Click here to view the event page on our website.
EVENT RECAP: Aliens, Sharks, & Rock 'n' Roll Movie and Music Night born on 5th of July Party in Raton!
Audience members including ERMW Board Member, Will Elder, watch the Raton 3 perform at Kearny.
An Evening of Out-of-This-World Fun
What a night! The "Aliens, Sharks, & Rock 'n' Roll" Movie Night on Saturday, July 5th, 2025, at Kearny Playground was an absolute blast. It kicked off with a killer performance by The Raton 3, a psychedelic indie pop band from Raton, New Mexico. The crowd was treated to the incredible vocals of frontwoman Debora Iyall, formerly of Romeo Void, as she was backed by drummer Patrick Haight and guitarist Aron Johnson.
As darkness fell, the movie portion of the evening began. Everyone settled in with their blankets and snacks for a couple of surprise "Independence Day" movies, making for a perfect night under the stars. It was a memorable event that had a little bit of everything—great music, good company, and a double feature that hit the spot.
EVENT RECAP: Meadow City Motor Show & Film Expo 2025
Ann Theis and Synthia Molina in Las Vegas at the Meadow City Motor Show and Expo.
El Raton Media Works Connects with New Mexico Film and Community
El Raton Media Works and the City of Raton, New Mexico, proudly represented our community and growing film-friendly environment on 9/6/25 at the Meadow City Motor Show and Film Expo in Las Vegas, New Mexico!
We want to extend a huge thank you to the LVSM Chamber of Commerce for the invitation. We had a wonderful time making connections, talking to residents of Las Vegas, and catching up with several former Ratonians who stopped by our booth. In total, we spoke to 101 people about everything exciting happening in Raton!
The event was a fantastic opportunity to build bridges within the New Mexico film community. We were thrilled to meet representatives from the Background Actors Association of New Mexico and connect with some of the talented cast and crew of “Ransom Canyon".
These kinds of collaborative events are crucial. Let's keep the momentum going and continue building strong connections between our two wonderful cities!
EVENT RECAP: New Mexico Film and Media Conference
Synthia Molina, Ann Theis, Jose Lopez, and Beki Woods at the NM Film and Media Conference.
Raton and Colfax County Shine at NM Film and Media Conference
Raton and Colfax County represented our region at the New Mexico Film and Media Conference. El Raton Media Works and the City of Raton partnered to represent our beautiful region, showcasing the wide variety of stunning locations available for film and media projects.
The conference provided a fantastic opportunity to promote Raton and Colfax County as a prime destination for filmmakers. Our area offers a diverse range of backdrops, from majestic mountain landscapes to charming historic architecture, making it an ideal choice for productions of all sizes.
By highlighting our unique geographical and community assets, we're helping to attract more film-related business and creative talent to our region, boosting the local economy and putting Raton on the map as a key player in New Mexico's booming film industry.
Highlight for September 2025
Synthia Molina with ERMW Executive Director, Ann Theis, at Netflix HQ.
Synthia Laura Molina
Synthia was hired as the Director of Economic Development with a clear mission: to accelerate regional revitalization. She's been a key partner for organizations like El Raton Media Works, helping to build a more vibrant and prosperous community. Synthia has helped us with Strategic Planning, Financial Modeling, Business Development, Outreach, and much more!
You can meet Synthia and learn more about her impactful work at the upcoming Raton Regional Economic Summit. This two-day event, held at the Raton Convention Center, will bring together leaders, entrepreneurs, and community members to discuss strategies for growth. It's a great opportunity to see the real-world impact of economic development efforts and her contributions to the future of our region.
Have a favorite Filmmaker, Business, Location, or Resource in Raton and the surrounding area? Click here to nominate them for our next Highlight of Month.
Northern NM Film & TV Blog ~ Recent Posts
The Northern New Mexico Film & TV Blog is celebrating its second anniversary! Two years ago, we began our journey with a mission to be the go-to resource for Northern New Mexico's dynamic media industry. We've published weekly articles covering everything from career guidance and location tips to technical advice and deep-dives into local productions.
To mark this incredible milestone, we've put together a retrospective of our most popular articles from the past two years. We're celebrating the growth and success of Northern New Mexico's film community, and we can't wait to see what the next year brings.
Read it here: Northern New Mexico Film & TV Blog: Year Two in Review
Have an article you'd like us to write about? Drop us a note to team@elratonmediaworks.org
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.
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!
