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Colfax County Fire Department

Colfax County Fire Marshal
Interim: Nathaniel Sandoval
230 North 3rd Street
Raton NM 87740
Phone: (575) 445-8931
Cell: (575) 447-1639
Fax: (575) 445-7154
Email link
Raton NM 87740
Phone: (575) 445-8931
Cell: (575) 447-1639
Fax: (575) 445-7154
Email link
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PUBLIC NOTICE
FIRE BAN LIFTED
Effective September 19, 2023
Effective September 19, 2023
Upon consultation with the Fire Chiefs of Colfax County, and under the authority of Colfax County Ordinance Number 2006-1, the Colfax County Fire Marshal hereby declares effective immediately, that the ban on open burning in the Fire Districts in Colfax County, be lifted as of8:00 AM on September 19 th, 2023.
Bum permits are required for all open burning other than recreational fires. A recreational fire is an open fire of 3 feet or less in diameter. Permits may be found on the Colfax County website.
Nick Cardenas
Colfax County became one of the first Firewise Communities in New Mexico.
Visit www.firewise.org to learn more.
Volunteer Firefighter Program
All equipment and training is provided to become a Level One Certified Firefighter.
Contact the County Fire Marshal for more information.
Safety