So far here are the recommended lodging options:
NRA Whittington Center:
I like staying at the Whittington Center because of the cabins. The Founder's cabins are recommended if you can get into one. There is a large living area with plenty of seating and a full kitchen. Founder's cabins have four rooms with two beds per room. The rate is unbeatable. It is a very short drive on the property to the cafeteria and to the range. The only drawbacks to the cabins is no internet. This can be overcome by going into town and hanging out at McDonald's or Dairy Queen. Both of these places have free WiFi. I would support the restaurants though and buy a least a cup of coffee if you are using their internet. I'll post some pictures of the cabins when I get a chance. I will also post rates.
For hotels the Microtel is the way to go according to the last group that stayed there. If anyone that has stayed in another Raton hotel please let us know what you thought about it.
Microtel
1640 Cedar Street
Raton, NM 87740
Tel: (505) 445-9100
http://www.microtelinn.com/index.asp
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Lodging - Raton, NM - NRA Whittington Center Courses
by Barrett Training on Thu 09 Apr, 2009 1:13 pm
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Re: Lodging - Raton, NM - NRA Whittington Center Courses
by Samurai on Mon 27 Apr, 2009 1:26 pm
Thanks for the tips, I hope to get there someday.
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Re: Lodging - Raton, NM - NRA Whittington Center Courses
by Stitch on Mon 27 Apr, 2009 2:56 pm
Same here Sam I cant wait to go visit!
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Re: Lodging - Raton, NM - NRA Whittington Center Courses
by christopher on Mon 27 Apr, 2009 4:50 pm
I stayed at the Holiday Inn Express in Raton. Its a 15min drive to the firing line. Hotel is clean, friendly staff
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Re: Lodging - Raton, NM - NRA Whittington Center Courses
by Samurai on Mon 27 Apr, 2009 5:26 pm
Stitch wrote:Same here Sam I cant wait to go visit!
Yeah, I was planning on going, then they up the prices on everything by 50%.
Blew me outta the water.
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People think I'm paranoid because I own guns.
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Re: Lodging - Raton, NM - NRA Whittington Center Courses
by Hognuts on Mon 27 Apr, 2009 10:02 pm
Next summer, I am planning on getting into one of the classes in New Mexico, the cabins sound like the way to go. I think I can go a few days with out internet, I can fill all you guys in when I get home and post a boat load of pics... 
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Re: Lodging - Raton, NM - NRA Whittington Center Courses
by DEDMNKY on Tue 28 Apr, 2009 1:26 am
Next summer for me too i'm saving the extra money right now at least starting to save the money right now . I can't wait till then.
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Re: Lodging - Raton, NM - NRA Whittington Center Courses
by darksoldier300 on Tue 28 Apr, 2009 1:51 am
i want to allso but like sam said everythings gotton so pricey that you could buy a nice rifle for the cost of the class....does it diture me..no i still plan to go one day lol by then it may be 4000 
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Re: Lodging - Raton, NM - NRA Whittington Center Courses
by DEDMNKY on Tue 28 Apr, 2009 2:05 am
Yeah thats why i'm starting now
BARRETT 82A1 SEMI AUTOMATIC WITH LEUPOLD MARK 4 8.2-25X50MM WITH BORS
BUSHMASTER M-4
RUGER MINI-14 WITH LEUPOLD 3-9
WASR AK-47
CHINESE SKS
2 XD-45
BERETTA PX4 STORM 45
SPRINGFIELD ARMORY 1911 A1
SIG SAUER 1911
PARA ORDINANCE WARTHOG 45
SMITH & WESSON 500 MAG
IMI DERSERT EAGLE 50ae
BUSHMASTER M-4
RUGER MINI-14 WITH LEUPOLD 3-9
WASR AK-47
CHINESE SKS
2 XD-45
BERETTA PX4 STORM 45
SPRINGFIELD ARMORY 1911 A1
SIG SAUER 1911
PARA ORDINANCE WARTHOG 45
SMITH & WESSON 500 MAG
IMI DERSERT EAGLE 50ae
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Re: Lodging - Raton, NM - NRA Whittington Center Courses
by Hognuts on Wed 13 May, 2009 10:24 pm
Hear that! 
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Re: Lodging - Raton, NM - NRA Whittington Center Courses
by LinSchryver on Sun 27 Sep, 2009 11:57 am
Just back from there and have to put my two cents in for the Holiday Inn Express as well.
Great place to stay and super friendly people.
I think it was $118 a night for two of us to stay.
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Great place to stay and super friendly people.
I think it was $118 a night for two of us to stay.
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