Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Hanging of Gus Mentzer, Raton, N. M.
- Gus Mentzer, co-owner of the Bank Exchange saloon hangs from a noose on a sign post in front of the Raton Bank, corner of Clark Avenue and First (1st) Street, Raton, New Mexico. Mentzer was involved in a saloon ownership dispute that led to murders...
- Raton (N.M.)--1880-1890.; Dead persons--New Mexico--Raton--1880-1890.; Hangings--New Mexico--Raton--1880-1890.; Mentzer, Gus--Death.
- [1882]
- Raton
- Well dressed men and women emerge from the stone First Methodist Church and walk through snow towards a horse-drawn carriage and sleigh in Raton (Colfax County), New Mexico. The bride wears a veil over her head, and the groom wears a hat. Houses...
- First Methodist Church (Raton, N.M.)--1900-1910.; Raton (N.M.)--1900-1910.; Carriages & coaches--New Mexico--Raton--1900-1910.; Methodist churches--New Mexico--Raton--1900-1910.; People--New Mexico--Raton--1900-1910.; Sleds & sleighs--New...
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- New Mexico Mining Accidents : 1926-1941
- Brief history of mines and mining in New Mexico. The index includes: the name and age of the victim, date of the accident, mine location or name, whether fatal (F) or non-fatal (N), page and report year from which the information was extracted....
- Mine accidents--New Mexico--Indexes.
- 2007
- Raton Tunnel,
- View of an Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe locomotive as it exits Raton Tunnel, near Wootton siding in Las Animas County, Colorado. Shows a mountain landscape and cattle.
- Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company--1900-1920.; Las Animas County (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Raton Pass (Colo. and N.M.)--1900-1920.; Passes--Colorado--Las Animas County--1900-1920.; Railroads--Colorado--Las Animas County--1900-1920.;...
- [between 1908 and 1915?]
- Looking down at Raton, New Mexico, from Raton Pass
- View of Raton (Colfax County) from Raton Pass, New Mexico. Shows houses and commercial buildings. Pinon trees dot the hills on the pass. Buttes, mountains and mesas are on the plains.
- Raton (N.M.)--1940-1950.; Raton Pass (Colo. and N.M.)--1940-1950.; Cities & towns--New Mexico--Raton--1940-1950.; Passes (Landforms)--New Mexico--1940-1950.
- 1940 May
- Raton
- Men and boys, some with shovels, pose on a snowy sidewalk in Raton (Colfax County), New Mexico. Business line the street. A boy stands on a barrel near a sign on a wall that reads: "Use Wizard Oil For All Pain." Snow covered hills are in the...
- Raton (N.M.)--1890-1900.; Blizzards--New Mexico--Raton--1890-1900.; Boys--New Mexico--Raton--1890-1900.; Commercial streets--New Mexico--Raton--1890-1900.; Snow removal--New Mexico--Raton--1890-1900.; Snow--New Mexico--Raton--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Raton
- Men hold the harnesses of horses stuck in deep snow in Raton (Colfax County), New Mexico. Men sit or stand in the sleigh. Houses, businesses, and hills are in the distance. Shows telephone poles and lines.
- Raton (N.M.)--1900-1910.; Blizzards--New Mexico--Raton--1900-1910.; Houses--New Mexico--Raton--1900-1910.; Sleds & sleighs--New Mexico--Raton--1900-1910.; Snow--New Mexico--Raton--1900-1910.; Streets--New Mexico--Raton--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Raton, N.M. County administration
- Men in suits and hats pose in front of a two story brick building in Raton (Colfax County), New Mexico. The building has wooden finials, stone quoins, wide fluted pillars, a chimney, a porch with a decorative balustrade, and a tower with a mansard...
- Raton (N.M.)--1890-1900.; Buildings--New Mexico--Raton--1890-1900.; Men--New Mexico--Raton--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Raton after snow storm
- A man in a horse-drawn wagon is beside the ruins of the First Methodist Church that collapsed during a snowstorm in Raton (Colfax County), New Mexico. Shows the ruins of the brick church with a wood shingled roof, a gothic window and steeple.
- First Methodist Church (Raton, N.M.)--Disasters--1900-1910.; Raton (N.M.)--1900-1910.; Carts & wagons--New Mexico--Raton--1900-1910.; Churches--New Mexico--Raton--1900-1910.; Ruins--New Mexico--Raton--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- A.T. & S.F. "Super Chief" entering Raton Tunnel at Wootton, Colo.
- View of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway "Super Chief" as it enters Raton Tunnel on Raton Pass near the Wootton siding in (Las Animas County), Colorado. Shows dual track and a double tunnel.
- Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company--1930-1940.; Las Animas County (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Raton Pass (Colo. and N.M.)--1930-1940.; Passes (Landforms)--Colorado--Las Animas County--1930-1940.; Railroads--Colorado--Las Animas...
- 1939 Apr. 9
- Raton Tunnel
- A view of an Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe locomotive as it leaves the Raton Tunnel probably in Las Animas County, Colorado; shows a mountain landscape and a herd of cattle.
- Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company--1900-1920.; Las Animas County (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Raton Pass (Colo. and N.M.)--1900-1920.; Passes--Colorado--Las Animas County--1900-1920.; Railroads--Colorado--Las Animas County--1900-1920.;...
- 1908
- Place names of Colorado : a genealogical & historical guide to Colorado sites
- The primary objective of this index is to contain a comprehensive listing of place names or sites in Colorado that would direct the researcher to recent and readily available publications. Included in this publication for each site or place name,...
- Names, Geographical--Colorado.; Colorado--History, Local.
- 1999
- AT&SF train, engine number 914, engine type 2-10-2
- Westbound, freight. Photographed: down Raton Pass near Raton, N.M., November 8, 1942.
- Locomotives--1940-1950.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1942.; Railroad locomotives--New Mexico--Raton.; Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company.
- 1942
- AT&SF train, engine number 925, engine type 2-10-2
- Train #13, Passenger; 5 cars, 30 MPH. Photographed: down Raton Pass near Raton, N.M., May 19, 1937.
- Locomotives--1930-1940.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1937.; Railroad locomotives--New Mexico--Raton.; Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company.
- 1937
- Descendants of Juan de Maluenda
- Detailed description of the descendants of New Mexico pioneering family Juan de Maluenda.
- Hispanic Americans--New Mexico--Genealogy.; Spaniards--New Mexico--Genealogy.; Mexican Americans--New Mexico--Genealogy.; New Mexico--Genealogy.
- 2005 April
- Descendants of Pedro Martin Serrano and Catalina Fernandez
- Detailed description of the descendants of New Mexico pioneering family Pedro Martin Serrano and Catalina Fernandez.
- Hispanic Americans--New Mexico--Genealogy.; Spaniards--New Mexico--Genealogy.; Mexican Americans--New Mexico--Genealogy.; New Mexico--Genealogy.
- 2002 April
- Descendants of Lucas de Vigil and Ysabel de Vigil
- Detailed description of the descendants of New Mexico pioneering family Lucas de Vigil and Ysabel de Vigil .
- Hispanic Americans--New Mexico--Genealogy.; Spaniards--New Mexico--Genealogy.; Mexican Americans--New Mexico--Genealogy.; New Mexico--Genealogy.
- 2002 April
- Descendants of Pedro Varela
- Detailed description of the descendants of New Mexico pioneering family Pedro Varela.
- Hispanic Americans--New Mexico--Genealogy.; Spaniards--New Mexico--Genealogy.; Mexican Americans--New Mexico--Genealogy.; New Mexico--Genealogy.
- 2002 April
- Western History Subject Index
- Raton Pass
- Descendants of Tome Dominguez and Leonor Gonzalez
- Detailed description of the descendants of New Mexico pioneering family
- Hispanic Americans--New Mexico--Genealogy.; Spaniards--New Mexico--Genealogy.; Mexican Americans--New Mexico--Genealogy.; New Mexico--Genealogy.
- 2002 April
- Trinidad, Colo. [i.e. Raton, N.M.]
- View from Goat Hill of Raton, Colfax County, New Mexico, shows streets, business district, residences, and the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe roundhouse.
- Raton (N.M.)--1930-1940.
- [1932]
- AT&SF locomotive, engine number 1116, engine type 2-6-2
- Left side view of engine. Photographed: Raton, N.M., 1920s.
- Locomotives--1920-1930.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1920.; Railroad locomotives--New Mexico--Raton.; Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company.
- [192-]
- AT&SF locomotive, engine number 1320, engine type 4-6-2
- Three-quarter view of left side of engine, from front end. Photographed: Raton, N.M., 1920s.
- Locomotives--1920-1930.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1920.; Railroad locomotives--New Mexico--Raton.; Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company.
- [192-]
- AT&SF locomotive, engine number 3767, engine type 4-8-4
- Train #20, The Chief; 14 cars, 70 MPH. Photographed: west of Raton, N.M., January 16, 1944.
- Locomotives--1940-1950.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1944.; Railroad locomotives--New Mexico--Raton.; Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company.
- 1944
- AT&SF train, engine number 13 + additional diesel unit, engine type EMC E6
- Train #17, Super Chief; 9 cars. Photographed: at Raton, N.M., December 29, 1940.
- Locomotives--1940-1950.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1940.; Railroad locomotives--New Mexico--Raton.; Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company.
- 1940
- AT&SF locomotive, engine number 1319, engine type 4-6-2
- Three-quarter view of left side of engine, from front end. Photographed: Raton, N.M., October 18, 1920.
- Locomotives--1920-1930.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1920.; Railroad locomotives--New Mexico--Raton.; Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company.
- 1920
- AT&SF locomotive, engine number 1309, engine type 4-6-2
- Three-quarter view of right side of engine, from front end; Jacobs-Shupert firebox. Photographed: Raton, N.M., 1920s.
- Locomotives--1920-1930.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1920-1930.; Railroad locomotives--New Mexico--Raton.; Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company.
- [192-]
- AT&SF locomotive, engine number 1349, engine type 4-6-2
- Three-quarter view of left side of engine, from front end. Photographed: Raton, N.M., May 19, 1937.
- Locomotives--1930-1940.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1937.; Railroad locomotives--New Mexico--Raton.; Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company.
- 1937
- AT&SF locomotive, engine number 1336, engine type 4-6-2
- Three-quarter view of left side of engine, from front end. Photographed: Raton, N.M., May 19, 1937.
- Locomotives--1930-1940.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1937.; Railroad locomotives--New Mexico--Raton.; Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company.
- 1937
- AT&SF locomotive, engine number 1360, engine type 4-6-2
- Three-quarter view of left side of engine, from front end. Photographed: Raton, N.M., 1920.
- Locomotives--1920-1930.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1920.; Railroad locomotives--New Mexico--Raton.; Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company.
- 1920
- AT&SF locomotive, engine number 1356, engine type 4-6-2
- Three-quarter view of left side of engine, from front end. Photographed: Raton, N.M., 1921.
- Locomotives--1920-1930.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1921.; Railroad locomotives--New Mexico--Raton.; Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company.
- 1921
- AT&SF locomotive, engine number 1601, engine type 2-10-2
- Three-quarter view of right side of engine, from front end; tandem compound. Photographed: Raton, N.M., 1920.
- Locomotives--1920-1930.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1920.; Railroad locomotives--New Mexico--Raton.; Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company.
- 1920
- AT&SF locomotive, engine number 1359, engine type 4-6-2
- Three-quarter view of left side of engine, from front end. Photographed: Raton, N.M., October 18, 1920.
- Locomotives--1920-1930.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1920.; Railroad locomotives--New Mexico--Raton.; Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company.
- 1920
- AT&SF locomotive, engine number 1362, engine type 4-6-2
- Three-quarter view of left side of engine, from front end. Photographed: Raton, N.M., October 27, 1920.
- Locomotives--1920-1930.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1920.; Railroad locomotives--New Mexico--Raton.; Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company.
- 1920
- AT&SF locomotive, engine number 1361, engine type 4-6-2
- Left side view of engine. Photographed: Raton, N.M., 1920.
- Locomotives--1920-1930.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1920.; Railroad locomotives--New Mexico--Raton.; Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company.
- 1920
- AT&SF locomotive, engine number 829, engine type 0-8-0
- Three-quarter view of right side of engine, from front end. Photographed: Raton, N.M., March 26, 1939.
- Locomotives--1930-1940.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1939.; Railroad locomotives--New Mexico--Raton.; Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company.
- 1939
- AT&SF locomotive, engine number 901, engine type 2-10-2
- Three-quarter view of right side of engine, from front end. Photographed: Raton, N.M., 1920s.
- Locomotives--1920-1930.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1920.; Railroad locomotives--New Mexico--Raton.; Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company.
- [192-]
- AT&SF locomotive, engine number 903, engine type 2-10-2
- Three-quarter view of left side of engine, from front end. Photographed: Raton, N.M., 1920s.
- Locomotives--1920-1930.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1920.; Railroad locomotives--New Mexico--Raton.; Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company.
- [192-]
- AT&SF locomotive, engine number 906, engine type 2-10-2
- Three-quarter view of right side of engine, from front end. Photographed: Raton, N.M., 1920s.
- Locomotives--1920-1930.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1920.; Railroad locomotives--New Mexico--Raton.; Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company.
- [192-]
- AT&SF locomotive, engine number 908, engine type 2-10-2
- Three-quarter view of right side of engine, from front end. Photographed: Raton, N.M., October 27, 1920.
- Locomotives--1920-1930.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1920.; Railroad locomotives--New Mexico--Raton.; Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company.
- 1920
- AT&SF locomotive, engine number 459, engine type 4-6-0
- Three-quarter view of right side of engine, from front end. Photographed: Raton, N.M., 1920s.
- Locomotives--1920-1930.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1920.; Railroad locomotives--New Mexico--Raton.; Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company.
- 1920
- AT&SF locomotive, engine number 822, engine type 2-8-0
- Right side view of engine. Photographed: Raton, N.M., October 27, 1920.
- Locomotives--1920-1930.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1920.; Railroad locomotives--New Mexico--Raton.; Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company.
- 1920
- AT&SF locomotive, engine number 823, engine type 2-8-0
- Three-quarter view of right side of engine, from front end. Photographed: Raton, N.M., May 19, 1937.
- Locomotives--1930-1940.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1937.; Railroad locomotives--New Mexico--Raton.; Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company.
- 1937
- AT&SF locomotive, engine number 874, engine type 2-8-0
- Three-quarter view of left side of engine, from front end. Photographed: Raton, N.M., March 3, 1935.
- Locomotives--1930-1940.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1935.; Railroad locomotives--New Mexico--Raton.; Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company.
- 1935
- AT&SF locomotive, engine number 914, engine type 2-10-2
- Three-quarter view of left side of engine, from front end. Photographed: Raton, N.M., October 27, 1920.
- Locomotives--1920-1930.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1920.; Railroad locomotives--New Mexico--Raton.; Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company.
- 1920
- AT&SF locomotive, engine number 915, engine type 2-10-2
- Right side view of engine. Photographed: Raton, N.M., 1920s.
- Locomotives--1920-1930.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1920.; Railroad locomotives--New Mexico--Raton.; Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company.
- [192-]
- AT&SF locomotive, engine number 919, engine type 2-10-2
- Three-quarter view of right side of engine, from front end. Photographed: Raton, N.M., October 18, 1920.
- Locomotives--1920-1930.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1920.; Railroad locomotives--New Mexico--Raton.; Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company.
- 1920
- AT&SF locomotive, engine number 921, engine type 2-10-2
- Three-quarter view of left side of engine, from front end. Photographed: Raton, N.M., 1920s.
- Locomotives--1920-1930.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--192-; Railroad locomotives--New Mexico--Raton.; Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company.
- [192-]
- AT&SF locomotive, engine number 920, engine type 2-10-2
- Three-quarter view of left side of engine, from front end. Photographed: Raton, N.M., October 27, 1920.
- Locomotives--1920-1930.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1920.; Railroad locomotives--New Mexico--Raton.; Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company.
- 1920
- AT&SF locomotive, engine number 927, engine type 2-10-2
- Three-quarter view of right side of engine, from front end; tandem compound. Photographed: Raton, N.M., 1919.
- Locomotives--1910-1920.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1919.; Railroad locomotives--New Mexico--Raton.; Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company.
- 1919