Colfax County Courthouse
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Colfax County Courthouse
Colfax County Courthouse, at Third and Savage, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 18, 1987. It was among the first 2 of Raton’s 11 listings. The Register lists it for its politics and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Art Deco, as it does for 12 other New Mexico listings. It was listed as part of County Courthouses of New Mexico TR. The listing covers 2.5 acres.
What it isCourthouse in New Mexico, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 61 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
Third and Savage, Raton · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies
5 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Art Deco style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Art Deco.
Memories of Colfax County Courthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Colfax County Courthouse
Is Colfax County Courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jun 18, 1987 (Register number 87000882).
Is Colfax County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; New Mexico has 37 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Raton Pass, 6.5 miles away.
Can you visit Colfax County Courthouse?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Colfax County Courthouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 61 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 77846011 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.