Colfax County Map, New Mexico
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Colfax County, New Mexico
The northeastern corner of New Mexico is home to Colfax County. This place has seen its share of Wild West action. It was the stomping ground of gunslingers and cattle barons. Raton, the county seat, still has that frontier town feel.
But it’s the outdoors that really shine here. The Sangre de Cristo Mountains loom large. They’re a playground for hikers and skiers. Summers are cool and winters are snowy. It’s a nice break from the desert heat. Hunting is big business in these parts. Elk and deer roam the forests and grasslands.
The county’s history is tied to the Santa Fe Trail. You can still see wagon ruts if you know where to look. Folks here are friendly and down-to-earth. They love sharing stories about their corner of New Mexico, bordering Colorado.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Colfax County |
| County Seat | Raton |
| Population | Approximately 11,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Raton, Angel Fire, Cimarron, Springer, Maxwell |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 25, U.S. Route 64, U.S. Route 87 |
| FIPS Code | 35-007 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 3,768 square miles (3,758 sq mi land, 10 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Taos County (West), Mora County (South), Harding County (South), Union County (East), Las Animas County, Colorado (North), Costilla County, Colorado (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone (MT) |
| State | New Mexico |
| Coordinates | 36.6297° N, 104.4069° W |
| Etymology | Named after Schuyler Colfax, 17th Vice President of the United States |
| Major Landmarks | Philmont Scout Ranch, Capulin Volcano National Monument, Sugarite Canyon State Park |
| Website | Colfax County Website |
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