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Raton Basin Region

All residents of Las Animas and Huerfano Counties have equal access to resources that promote their ability to achieve and maintain quality rural lives. The Raton Basin Region has beautiful bustling municipalities and counties that promote diverse and successful businesses, multi-income residences, and a stimulating ambiance for the community and tourists alike. Economic development serves as a catalyst for creative interaction and prosperous entrepreneurship that celebrate and bolster the region’s unique identity.

The region works cooperatively with other entities to recruit, retain, expand opportunities for investment, and create a pro-business environment to help maintain existing businesses and attract new businesses to the area without significant detrimental impacts on the environment. Ultimately, the region seeks to find a balance between economic vitality and maintaining its rural character in order to preserve the natural environment and high quality of life that the residents treasure.


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top employers

mt. san rafael hospital

mt. san rafael hospital

phil long toyota

phil long toyota

spanish peaks regional health center

spanish peaks regional health center

south central council of governements

south central council of governements

top educational institues

trinidad state junior college

trinidad state junior college

Key Industry Clusters

Health & Wellness

Health & Wellness

Outdoor Recreation Advisory Group

Energy & Natural Resources

Energy & Natural Resources

Infrastructure Engineering

Infrastructure Engineering

Transportation & Logistics

Transportation & Logistics

Key Facts & Figures

1
Certified creative district
12
Regional airports and general aviation airfields
1-25 Corridor
and 7 regional highways
1
Major freight rail line
31%
Lower natural gas prices in the region compared to the national average
$.75-$1
Average lease price/Sq. Ft. (Commercial)
13¢ kWh
Average commercial electricity rate in the region
30 MW
Output of the San Isabel solar project
1
Enhanced Enterprise Zone

Regional Assets

1

ample outdoor recreation opportunities

2

on the nationally recognized santa fe trail

3

strong ranching heritage

4

southern gateway to colorado

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