Utilities & Infrastructure in Raton, NM

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

77.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

50.2%

of households

No Internet

14.3%

of households

Total Households

2,748

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

50.2%

Cellular Data Plan

72.5%

Satellite

7.9%

Cellular Only (no wired)

20.1%

No Internet Access

14.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

86.3%

of households

Smartphone

77.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

61.9%

of households

Tablet

62.3%

of households

Any Computing Device

86.3%

Smartphone

77.8%

Desktop / Laptop

61.9%

Tablet

62.3%

Smartphone Only

9.8%

No Computer

13.7%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

Population Served

9,900

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CITY OF RATON/RATON WATER WORKS	Community	Surface water	9,733	10
VERMEJO PARK - HEADQUARTERS	Community	Ground water	120	0
CARISBROOK PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION	Community	Purchased surface water	47	1

77.8% of households in Raton have broadband internet access. 50.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 20.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 14.3% of households have no internet access. 9.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 9,900 people. A total of 11 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.