Colfax County
Mission Statement
The Colfax County Manager's mission is to carry out policies and procedures as established and set fourth by the Colfax County Board of Commissioners. It is also to provide the Commissioners with timely and accurate information in order for them to make informed decisions regarding county business and to follow up on items addressed during the County Commissioner Meetings.
Core Values
Ethics – We will conduct our work at a level of highest integrity
Flexibility – We will be sensitive to changing internal and external conditions that may require us to make changes to our operation
Positive Attitude – We will approach all challenges with an open mind and conduct ourselves in a positive manner
Support – We will advocate for and support each other, our constituents and our internal customers
Accountability – We are employed by a professional organization, we will be held liable for our actions
Professionalism – We will understand the importance of our jobs in the public sector; to have respect for ourselves and the organization that we represent, and to act accordingly. We will deal with issues, whether positive or negative, in a mild and straightforward manner. We will adhere to a standard of professionalism in the workplace.
Colfax County Profile
Date Established
January 25, 1869
Form of Government
Commissioner/Manager
Size
3,771 square miles
Population
13,750 (2010 Census)
Angel Fire - 1,216
Cimarron - 1,021
Eagle Nest - 290
Maxwell - 938
Raton - 6,885
Springer - 1,047
County Seat
Raton
Elevation
Angel Fire - 8,500
Cimarron - 6,542
Eagle Nest - 8,262
Maxwell - 6,540
Raton - 6,932
Springer - 5,922
Climate
Average Temperatures
In January:
Highs, 40's - 50's
Lows, 10's - 20's
In July:
Highs, 60's - 90's
Average Rainfall - 17"
Average Snowfall - 54"