Shuler Theater
131 N 2nd St, Raton, NM 87740, USA
The Shuler Theater, a historic landmark in Raton, New Mexico, serves as the central hub for performing arts in the northeastern part of the state. Originally built in 1915 and designed by architects Issac H. Rapp & William Rapp, it was commissioned by Dr. James Jackson Shuler, an early mayor of Raton. The theater, originally known as the Shuler Auditorium, hosted opera, concerts, and live theater. It later functioned as a movie house before closing in the 1950s and undergoing restoration in the 1960s. Today, it continues to host live theater and other performing arts events. The theater's foyer features eight mural panels created by Manville Chapman in 1934, depicting scenes from the history of Raton and its surrounding communities. The Santa Fe Trail School for the Performing Arts is also resident in the theater, sponsoring the Raton Youth Theater and annual productions. The theater is owned and maintained by the City of Raton and is available for functions and performances.
