01/08/2026
This past fall, El Raton Media Works launched a new afterschool cybersecurity program at Raton Intermediate School with support from The Encantado Foundation.
–What we planned: build a CyberPatriot team and expand access to STEM learning for local youth.
–What we did: launched the Raton Cyber Tigers, registered for the national CyberPatriot program, and held weekly hands-on sessions—then competed in a national round.
–What happened: students gained practical skills, and two students earned free laptops (with protective cases + wireless mice) to support learning at home.
Big thanks to our implementors and partners: Jose Lopez (instructor/mentor), (RIS After-School/Enrichment Coordinator), and / CCubedTraining (regional CyberPatriot support), plus the Emergent Campus Trinidad network in southern Colorado. And huge gratitude to The Encantado Foundation for making this possible.
Please sign up for our January - May program for High School and Middle School students now!
https://www.elratonmediaworks.org/workshops