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Population—888 Elevation—6427 ft. This village on the Mountain Branch of the Santa Fe Trail was settled around 1844. In 1857 it became the home of Lucien B. Maxwell, and headquarters for the famous Maxwell Land Grant of almost 2,000,000 acres. An agency for Utes and Jicarilla Apaches was located here from 1862 to 1876.
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More markers in Colfax
Black Jack’s Hideout
In Turkey Creek Canyon near here, the outlaw gang of Thomas “Black Jack” Ketchum had one of its hideouts.
Capulin Mountain National Monument (1)
An outstanding example of an extinct volcanic cinder cone, Capulin Mountain was formed as early as 10,000 years ago.
Capulin Mountain National Monument (2)
An outstanding example of an extinct volcanic cinder cone, Capulin Mountain was formed as early as 10,000 years ago.
Capulin Volcano National Monument (3)
An outstanding example of an extinct volcanic cinder cone, Capulin Mountain was formed as early as 10,000 years ago.
Clifton House Site
Three-quarters of a mile west of here at the Canadian River crossing was the popular overnight stage stop on the Old Santa Fe Trail.