Colfax County is located in the northeastern corner of New Mexico and is part of the Raton Micropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the population was 13,750. The county seat is Raton.
Colfax County is governed by a five-member Board of County Commissioners. The current commissioners are:
1. The Battle of Glorieta Pass (1862): This battle was fought during the American Civil War in Colfax County, New Mexico. It was a decisive victory for the Union forces, who were able to prevent the Confederate forces from gaining control of the Southwest.
2. The Santa Fe Trail (1821): This important trade route ran through Colfax County, connecting Missouri to Santa Fe, New Mexico. It was used by traders, settlers, and travelers for decades, and is now a National Historic Trail.
3. The Raton Pass (1879): This mountain pass was the site of a major battle between the U.S. Army and the Apache Indians. The U.S. Army was victorious, and the pass was later used as a route for the Santa Fe Railroad.
4. The Colfax County Courthouse (1881): This historic courthouse was built in Raton, New Mexico and is still in use today. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
5. The Raton Pass Railroad (1880): This railroad was built to connect the Santa Fe Railroad to the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad. It was an important link in the development
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