Colfax
Coal Country
State: New Mexico
County: Colfax County
Founded: 1870s
Abandoned: 1930s
Peak Population: Coal mining
Colfax was a coal mining town in the mountains near Cimarron Canyon. When the mines closed, the town emptied. Foundations and a cemetery remain. Near scenic Cimarron Canyon State Park.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 30 mins
Quick Facts
- Coal mining
- Near Cimarron Canyon SP
- Cemetery remains
Location
Address: Colfax, NM
Coordinates: 36.6167, -105.05