Please contact us by dropping an email to ratonrentals@gmail.com. If we are not able to respond, you may receive an autoreply giving you up-to-date info including any for-rent properties or for-sale properties . you can check the page entitled More Info and Links, for rental resources and information about other managers, rental property owners, etc. You can also give us a call at the office at 575-445-5994 and feel free to leave a voice message if no one picks up. That phone does not receive texts. Also, due to a lot of telemarketing calls, we have turned off the ringer on that phone, so to reach the office you would have to leave a message unless we recognize your phone number. You can also sometimes get quick service through our 575-322-4004 number where you can leave a text message . After the first contact at either location, we will give you a cell number so you can stay in closer contact.
Here are some commonly asked questions
Tell Me About the Utilities.
As managers, we will provide detailed information when you arrive in Raton, making utility switchovers as smooth as possible for you. Unlike what you are used to in other parts of the country, the utility companies do not accept credit card payments and they do not do business over the phone, so it is hard to make the arrangements before you arrive in Raton. However, lines are short and the paperwork just takes a couple minutes!
How do I apply for a rental unit?
Due to our small number of vacancies each year, we generally do not take applications to keep on file. We just ask that people get in touch with us if you know you are moving to the Raton/ Trinidad area in the near future. We will stay in touch and let you know what is becoming available.
What about rent subsidies?
We do not offer rent subsidies for the rentals we manage. For people of very low income, we encourage them to contact the Raton Housing Authority who can provide information on major subsidies that are available and there are also subsidized apartment complexes in Raton. To find these phone numbers, see the page on this website entitled "More Info and Links"
Do you work with Section 8 tenants?
We do not have a Section 8 office in Colfax County, but we have received inquiries from people with Section 8 vouchers they have received through agencies in other parts of New Mexico. These vouchers allow the tenant to rent in Raton. We can work with individual tenants on a case-by-case basis if they are accepted in the Section 8 program and if the particular house or apartment meets the criteria
Do you accept first-time renters?
As of Jan 2016 we can no longer accommodate first-time renters who do not have rental references
How much is the security deposit?
The security deposit for a month to month rental is never more than one month’s rent; sometimes it is less. The deposit is fully refundable, depending on circumstances.
Do you allow pets? What about pet deposits?
We can accomodate pets at some of our locations, but not all of the properties are set up to be well suited for pets. We do not allow pit bulls or pit bull mixes at any of our locations. We may charge a pet deposit. This is decided on a case by case basis, usually depending on the number of pets, and the type of references the renters can provide.
Do you allow smoking?
We do not restrict the tenant in most of our rental units. However, in the Fox Den Rooming House, no indoor smoking is allowed. An outdoor area is available with seating and an ashtray. In our other locations, tenants may smoke if they wish. We clean in between tenancies, including the use of ozone (as some motels do), so the new tenant has a fresh, clean place which will not smell like smoke.
Here are some commonly asked questions
Tell Me About the Utilities.
As managers, we will provide detailed information when you arrive in Raton, making utility switchovers as smooth as possible for you. Unlike what you are used to in other parts of the country, the utility companies do not accept credit card payments and they do not do business over the phone, so it is hard to make the arrangements before you arrive in Raton. However, lines are short and the paperwork just takes a couple minutes!
How do I apply for a rental unit?
Due to our small number of vacancies each year, we generally do not take applications to keep on file. We just ask that people get in touch with us if you know you are moving to the Raton/ Trinidad area in the near future. We will stay in touch and let you know what is becoming available.
What about rent subsidies?
We do not offer rent subsidies for the rentals we manage. For people of very low income, we encourage them to contact the Raton Housing Authority who can provide information on major subsidies that are available and there are also subsidized apartment complexes in Raton. To find these phone numbers, see the page on this website entitled "More Info and Links"
Do you work with Section 8 tenants?
We do not have a Section 8 office in Colfax County, but we have received inquiries from people with Section 8 vouchers they have received through agencies in other parts of New Mexico. These vouchers allow the tenant to rent in Raton. We can work with individual tenants on a case-by-case basis if they are accepted in the Section 8 program and if the particular house or apartment meets the criteria
Do you accept first-time renters?
As of Jan 2016 we can no longer accommodate first-time renters who do not have rental references
How much is the security deposit?
The security deposit for a month to month rental is never more than one month’s rent; sometimes it is less. The deposit is fully refundable, depending on circumstances.
Do you allow pets? What about pet deposits?
We can accomodate pets at some of our locations, but not all of the properties are set up to be well suited for pets. We do not allow pit bulls or pit bull mixes at any of our locations. We may charge a pet deposit. This is decided on a case by case basis, usually depending on the number of pets, and the type of references the renters can provide.
Do you allow smoking?
We do not restrict the tenant in most of our rental units. However, in the Fox Den Rooming House, no indoor smoking is allowed. An outdoor area is available with seating and an ashtray. In our other locations, tenants may smoke if they wish. We clean in between tenancies, including the use of ozone (as some motels do), so the new tenant has a fresh, clean place which will not smell like smoke.
