Live HD webcam of Raton Pass
This live HD webcam shows the Sangre de Cristo Mountains on the Raton Pass range located between Trinidad, Colorado and Raton, New Mexico. Ratón Pass is a 7,834 ft (2,388 m) elevation mountain pass on the Colorado-New Mexico border. Check out multiple views on Interstate 25 looking in different directions. These traffic cameras are updated regularly to show current road conditions & weather.
The pass has played an essential role in the development of the area, facilitating trade and commerce between various regions. It was a key route for the Santa Fe Trail, which connected Missouri to Santa Fe, New Mexico, and was heavily utilized during the westward expansion of the United States.
Today, Raton Pass continues to be an important thoroughfare, accommodating both local traffic and visitors exploring the rich history and culture of New Mexico.
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Early History
The path has a long extensive history of being treacherous. Due to the steep and dangerous route, many animals ended up with injuries. Humans that traveled by wagons often had their wagons compromised with broken axles. Due to these hardships, travelers typically attempted to avoid the pass altogether. The Raton Pass National Historic Landmark celebrates the development of American trade, cultural interaction, and westward expansion.
