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Colfax County
City in New Mexico, United States
Overview
Colfax County in northern New Mexico is a blend of historic charm, beautiful mountain scenery, and outdoor recreation. Popular for its small towns, ski resorts, and Wild West heritage, it offers a peaceful gateway to nature and culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
New Mexico
Population
12,387
Time Zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
36.61°, -104.65°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,835
Local Cost
$1,120
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
11.1°C
Summer Avg
22.1°C
Winter Avg
0.7°C
Record High
38.0°C
Record Low
-21.8°C
Humidity
48%
Precipitation
422 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
RTN
Distance
20 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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