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Built in 1879 at a cost of $9,800, this building served as Colfax County Courthouse from 1882 through 1897, when the county seat was moved to Raton. This building housed the New Mexico reform school for boys from 1910 to 1917 and has been a public library, town hall and city jail.
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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.
Cimarron
Population—888 Elevation—6427 ft. This village on the Mountain Branch of the Santa Fe Trail was settled around 1844.
