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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Colfax County record-source URLs verified against the official local and New Mexico state publishers on the review date. 3 primary .gov / official sources cited below.

Colfax County — Key Numbers (2026)

Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Colfax County, New Mexico — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
12,307
Population
Census estimate
5,549
Households
Census estimate
$46,286
Median income
Annual household
$138,400
Median home value
Census ACS
Raton
County seat
In New Mexico
Colfax County Records Availability Map
Criminal records
see state portal
Court records
3 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
2 sources
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources   One source   Use state portal

Colfax County Records at a Glance

Record typeColfax County verified sources
Court recordsColfax County Clerk
NM Court Case Lookup
Criminal recordsNo verified source — see Colfax County state portal below
Wants & warrantsNo verified source — see Colfax County state portal below
Property recordsAssessor Forms - Colfax County
Welcome to Colfax County
Vital recordsNo verified source — see Colfax County state portal below
Voter recordsNo verified source — see Colfax County state portal below
Professional licensesNo verified source — see Colfax County state portal below
Recorded documentsNo verified source — see Colfax County state portal below
Colfax County — Verified Record Sources by Type (2026)
Court records3Criminal records0Wants & warrants0Property records2Vital records0Voter records0Licenses0Recorded docs0
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Colfax County. Data verified June 04, 2026.

What Changed in 2026 — Colfax County Records

2026
Colfax County official government portal active
The official Colfax County government website at www.co.colfax.nm.us continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Colfax County court records portal verified
State court system links for Colfax County verified against the New Mexico judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Colfax County property records online
Colfax County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
2026
FBI Identity History Summary (federal complement)
For records that may exist outside New Mexico, the FBI Identity History Summary at fbi.gov complements all county-level state records.

The 4-Step Colfax County Records Pathway

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Step 1 — Start at the Colfax County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Colfax County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the New Mexico statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the New Mexico state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.

Five Things People Get Wrong About Colfax County Records

❌ Myth: "Colfax County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Colfax County are held by the New Mexico state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Colfax County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Colfax County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official New Mexico state repository has verified, current Colfax County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Colfax County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Colfax County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).

Primary Sources (All Verified)

Related — Colfax County & New Mexico Records

For records not specific to Colfax County, use New Mexico's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 New Mexico statewide record systems:
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Other counties in New Mexico: Chaves · Cibola · Curry · De Baca · Dona Ana

About Colfax County, New Mexico

Colfax County is located in northeast New Mexico. The county seat is Raton (official site: http://www.co.colfax.nm.us/).

  • Population: 12,307
  • Households: 5,549
  • Median household income: $46,286
  • Median home value: $138,400
  • Below poverty line: 18.1%
  • Land area: 3,758.0 sq mi
  • Population density: 3.3 people / sq mi
  • Public libraries indexed: 4
  • NCES schools indexed: 18
Colfax County, New Mexico Genealogy • FamilySearch
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1889-1893, 1897-1901 Marriages 1889-1893, and 1897-1901 - Justice of the Peace Records, Precinct #20 - NMGS
Property Taxes - Colfax County
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County Calendar · Emergency Notification · Job Opportunities · Contact Us · Tourist Attractions · Share this page · × · Copy and paste this code into your website. <a href="http://www.co.colfax.nm.us/news_detail_T6_R20.php">Your Link Name</a> Share this page on your favorite Social network ·
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Colfax County Clerk
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The Colfax County Clerk’s Office is the custodian of public records. This Office strives to protect and preserve the records and comply with state statutes and the Constitution of New Mexico. We endeavor to conduct fair, honest and accurate elections and believe it is imperative to treat each citizen in a professional and courteous ...
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NM Court Case Lookup
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Use of this site for any purpose other than viewing individual electronic court records, or attempts to download multiple records per transaction, are strictly prohibited. Data use is subject to NMSA 1978, Sec. 14-3-15.1 · If the information displayed on this site does not accurately reflect ...
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NM Court Case Lookup
Criminal & Court Records
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Statewide New Mexico court case lookup.

caselookup.nmcourts.gov
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Assessor Forms - Colfax County
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65 Low Income or Disabled Form 2026 -English · document _recordid 202 · Checklist for 65 years of age and older low income or disabled valuation freeze · document _recordid 207 · Pay Taxes Online · Commission Video Stream · Agendas & Minutes ...
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Welcome to Colfax County
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Colfax County is located in northeastern New Mexico, where the plains meet the Rockies. It was established on January 25, 1869 during the height of the New Mexico gold rush. The towns of Cimarron and Springer thrived on the many goods and services that were brought by merchants on the Santa ...
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New Mexico Department of Public Safety
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Case Lookup · Exit · ©2007-2010 New Mexico Courts
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Vital Records - Birth Certificate
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For further information about these services, please contact the appropriate county clerk or district court. The National Center for Health Statistics provides a Vital Records Reference by State where you can click on the state where the birth, death, marriage or divorce occurred and obtain instructions on how to order a record. Please review the List of Acceptable Documents for Obtaining a Birth Record for details. Register birth and death certificates for the State of New Mexico.
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My Registration Information
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Voter Information Portal · New Mexico Office of the Secretary of State · New Mexico Capitol Annex North / 325 Don Gaspar, Suite 300 / Santa Fe, NM 87501 · (505) 827-3600 / (800) 477-3632 / Email SOS Elections · Visit Secretary of State Website · Contact your County Clerk ·
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Online Services | NM Regulation and Licensing Department
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For an alcohol liquor license, alcohol delivery permit, tobacco/tobacco products license and expiration date, or Server Permits, search the RLD database by selecting Regulation Type (Alcohol or Tobacco), Entity Type (busines/premises, Alcohol Server or Instructor) and enter the Business Type & Name for Establishments or First Name and Last Name for Server (do not search for old permit number). Click on the link below: The New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department has implemented an online licensing system called NM-PLUS for 28 professions regulated under the Boards and Commissions…
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Maggie Toulouse Oliver - New Mexico Secretary of State | New Mexico Secretary of State
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View your voter registration and your county clerk contact information. Find a list of voter registration agents near you. Enter a street number and zip code to find the closest voting locations near you. Visit our one-stop shop for Business Services. You can use this site to: The Secretary of State is pleased to offer many of its services online. You can search public business information, E-File corporate and partnership reports. Visit the New Mexico Secretary of
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Colfax County
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Field notes are the narrative record of the cadastral survey . They are written in tabular format and contain the detailed descriptions of entire survey process including the instrumentation and procedures utilized, calling all physical evidence evaluated in the survey process, and listing all ...
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Colfax County Clerk
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Please be advised that the Clerk’s Office will respond to your public records request “immediately” or “as soon as possible under the circumstances” and no later than “fifteen days” after receiving a written request. Roads Dept. Ticket Copy and paste this code into your website. <a href="http://www.co.colfax.nm.us/government/county_clerk.php">Your Link Name</a>
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Assessor Forms - Colfax County
Official Free
65 Low Income or Disabled Form 2026 -English · document _recordid 202 · Checklist for 65 years of age and older low income or disabled valuation freeze · document _recordid 207 · Pay Taxes Online · Commission Video Stream · Agendas & Minutes ...
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Welcome to Colfax County
Official Free
Colfax County is located in northeastern New Mexico, where the plains meet the Rockies . It was established on January 25, 1869 during the height of the New Mexico gold rush. The towns of Cimarron and Springer thrived on the many goods and services ...

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I look up court cases in Colfax County?
Colfax County court cases are searchable through the NM Court Case Lookup portal: https://caselookup.nmcourts.gov/caselookup/. New Mexico also operates a state-level case lookup through the NM Courts Case Lookup system. For federal matters, see PACER.
Does an active warrant show up on a background check in New Mexico?
Yes. Active warrants in New Mexico appear on name-based criminal background checks through the New Mexico Department of Public Safety system the moment they are entered. Some employers also run a separate NCIC warrant query, which catches federal warrants as well.
Does an arrest show up on a background check before conviction in New Mexico?
Yes — in New Mexico, an arrest can appear on a name-based background check from the moment of booking, even before any court ruling. Whether it appears on an employment screening depends on the type of check (name-based vs. fingerprint-based) and how recent the arrest is.
How do I run a New Mexico background check?
New Mexico background checks are handled by the New Mexico Department of Public Safety. Name-based searches are available through the official state portal (per-search fee applies). Fingerprint-based checks — required for licensing, foster care, and many employers — must be submitted through an approved vendor.