Colfax- New Mexico Ghost Town

COLFAX

NAME: Colfax
COUNTY: Colfax
ROADS: 2WD
GRID #(see map): 2
CLIMATE: Cool winter possible snow, warm summer
BEST TIME TO VISIT:Anytime

COMMENTS:
REMAINS: Much remains

Here was a town that should have succeeded but didn’t. The site was in the heart of rich farming land, it was situated on two railroads, nearby mountains abounded in wild game for the hunter, and it was close to other towns. Colfax never really blossomed but it did stay alive for about twenty-five years from 1908 to 1933. The Great Depression of 1929 sealed it’s fate when gasoline prices forced people to give up driving. Most moved to one of nearby larger towns such as Dawson, Raton, Springer, and Cimmarron which offered greater advantages. Still, the town offers today a forlorn and uniquely picturesque cluster of buildings of considerable interest. Submitted by Henry Chenoweth. Colfax, new Mexico Courtesy Dolores Steele 1909 School - also served as a Church Courtesy Dolores Steele Stairs and foundation is all thats left Courtesy Dolores Steele Colfax Courtesy James Vincent Colfax Courtesy J Whitson	Colfax, new Mexico Courtesy Dolores Steele Colfax, new Mexico Courtesy Dolores Steele Colfax, new Mexico Courtesy Dolores Steele Dawson Cemetery Courtesy Dolores Steele Colfax Courtesy Dolores Steele Colfax Courtesy James Vincent Colfax Courtesy J Whitson Colfax Courtesy J Whitson

Here was a town that should have succeeded but didn’t. The site was in the heart of rich farming land, it was situated on two railroads, nearby mountains abounded in wild game for the hunter, and it was close to other towns. Colfax never really blossomed but it did stay alive for about twenty-five years from 1908 to 1933. The Great Depression of 1929 sealed it’s fate when gasoline prices forced people to give up driving. Most moved to one of nearby larger towns such as Dawson, Raton, Springer, and Cimmarron which offered greater advantages. Still, the town offers today a forlorn and uniquely picturesque cluster of buildings of considerable interest. Submitted by Henry Chenoweth.