Colfax County, NM elected officials: county commissioners, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in Colfax County: 9 seats on 7 elected bodies. 5 seats were on the November 3, 2026 ballot; they update once the county certifies its results.
Board of County Commissioners
Colfax County Board of County Commissioners
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Commissioner, District 1 | Si S. Trujillo Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Commissioner, District 2 | Mary Lou Kern Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Commissioner, District 3 | Gary Todd Tatum Republican source |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Assessor | Kristi E. Graham Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Clerk | Sara Torres Democratic source | |
| Probate Judge | Royal A. Quint Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Sheriff | Leonard M. Baca Jr. Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Treasurer | Alfonso N. Ortiz Democratic source | |
| District Attorney, 8th Judicial District | Marcus J. Montoya Democratic source |
How many local governments Colfax County has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 16 local governments in Colfax County. This page lists the ones whose offices are elected.
| Kind of government | Census count (2022) | Listed on this page |
|---|---|---|
| County government | 1 | 1 |
| Cities, towns, villages and townships | 6 | 0 |
| School districts (school boards) | 4 | 0 |
| Special districts (elected boards) | 5 | 0 |
About these counts
The Census Bureau counts every independent local government once, in the county it assigns it to: the one it mostly serves or where it's based. A city or district that crosses county lines is counted in only one county, so it may be listed on this page but counted elsewhere, or the other way around. Many special districts, such as housing authorities, have appointed boards, and some places have more than one elected body, so the two columns measure different things. School systems run by a county, city or the state aren't counted as separate governments, though their boards may be listed here; in some states the Bureau counts community or state colleges as school districts. The counts are as of 2022.
Who lives in Colfax County
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 47.6% · White 47.4% · Black 0.5% · Asian 0.2% · Other or more than one race 4.3% (Hispanic or Latino people can be of any race; the other groups are non-Hispanic.)
About these figures
The American Community Survey asks about 3.5 million households a year about who lives there, their work, income, schooling and housing. The 5-year estimates pool 2020–2024 answers so that every county and district has enough of them. They're estimates with a (larger for smaller places), and they're different from the once-a-decade census count. "Median" means half are above and half below. Household income is before taxes and includes everyone in the household. The unemployment share here is the survey's five-year average, so it differs from the monthly rate in the BLS jobs report. Race and Hispanic origin are as people describe themselves.
Health insurance means any coverage, private or public (such as Medicaid or Medicare), when people answered; the share is of everyone except people on active military duty and people living in institutions such as prisons and nursing homes. The housing shares are of renting households, and of homeowners with a mortgage, for whom the Census Bureau can compute them (households with no income, or renters who pay no cash rent, are left out). Rent here is gross rent, rent plus utilities; owner costs include the mortgage, property taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Jobs in Colfax County
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 5.0% | 235 | 4,421 | 4,656 |
| August 2026 | 4.2% | 223 | 5,121 | 5,344 |
| July 2026 | 4.9% | 275 | 5,368 | 5,643 |
| June 2026 | 4.5% | 250 | 5,277 | 5,527 |
| May 2026 | 4.7% | 232 | 4,700 | 4,932 |
| April 2026 | 5.3% | 235 | 4,164 | 4,399 |
| March 2026 | 4.5% | 208 | 4,426 | 4,634 |
| February 2026 | 5.5% | 256 | 4,408 | 4,664 |
| January 2026 | 5.5% | 261 | 4,456 | 4,717 |
| December 2025 | 4.7% | 222 | 4,481 | 4,703 |
| November 2025 | 5.4% | 253 | 4,423 | 4,676 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 4.6% | 215 | 4,492 | 4,707 |
| August 2025 | 4.1% | 223 | 5,206 | 5,429 |
| July 2025 | 4.8% | 276 | 5,463 | 5,739 |
| June 2025 | 4.4% | 247 | 5,391 | 5,638 |
| May 2025 | 4.2% | 207 | 4,776 | 4,983 |
| April 2025 | 4.1% | 185 | 4,280 | 4,465 |
| March 2025 | 4.1% | 194 | 4,584 | 4,778 |
| February 2025 | 4.6% | 219 | 4,582 | 4,801 |
| January 2025 | 4.9% | 236 | 4,629 | 4,865 |
| December 2024 | 4.3% | 208 | 4,665 | 4,873 |
| November 2024 | 4.7% | 218 | 4,446 | 4,664 |
| October 2024 | 4.6% | 218 | 4,542 | 4,760 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 4.5% | 225 | 4,755 | 4,980 |
| 2024 | 4.2% | 209 | 4,810 | 5,019 |
| 2023 | 3.5% | 180 | 4,900 | 5,080 |
| 2022 | 4.2% | 210 | 4,849 | 5,059 |
| 2021 | 6.7% | 350 | 4,887 | 5,237 |
| 2020 | 7.1% | 343 | 4,485 | 4,828 |
| 2019 | 5.1% | 265 | 4,978 | 5,243 |
| 2018 | 5.2% | 271 | 4,981 | 5,252 |
| 2017 | 6.3% | 342 | 5,106 | 5,448 |
| 2016 | 6.4% | 358 | 5,219 | 5,577 |
Crime reported in Colfax County
Earlier years
| Year | Violent | Rate | Property | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 46 | 383.7 | 228 | 1,901.9 |
| 2017 | 45 | 373.6 | 278 | 2,308.2 |
By police agency (5)
| Agency | Year | Violent | Property | People served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raton Police Department | 2025 | 29 | 71 | 5,999 |
| Colfax County Sheriff's Office | 2018 | 12 | 23 | 3,166 |
| Angel Fire Police Department | 2025 | 1 | 8 | 1,180 |
| Springer Police Department | 2019 | 7 | 12 | 898 |
| Cimarron Police Department | 2021 | 8 | 7 | 872 |
Police staffing
Agencies counted (5), 2023
| Agency | Officers | Civilians | People served |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raton Police Department | 12 | 8 | 5,946 |
| Colfax County Sheriff's Office | 16 | 3 | 3,387 |
| Angel Fire Police Department | 5 | 1 | 1,173 |
| Springer Police Department | 3 | 0 | 922 |
| Cimarron Police Department | 0 | 0 | 784 |
Earlier years
| Year | Officers | Per 1,000 | Civilians | Agencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 36 | 2.95 | 12 | 5 |
| 2022 | 29 | 2.34 | 10 | 5 |
Quick answers
- Who is the Colfax County County Assessor?
- Kristi E. Graham (Democratic) is the County Assessor of Colfax County, New Mexico. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Colfax County County Clerk?
- Sara Torres (Democratic) is the County Clerk of Colfax County, New Mexico.
- Who is the Colfax County Probate Judge?
- Royal A. Quint (Republican) is the Probate Judge of Colfax County, New Mexico. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Colfax County Sheriff?
- Leonard M. Baca Jr. (Democratic) is the Sheriff of Colfax County, New Mexico. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Colfax County County Treasurer?
- Alfonso N. Ortiz (Democratic) is the County Treasurer of Colfax County, New Mexico.
- Who is the Colfax County District Attorney, 8th Judicial District?
- Marcus J. Montoya (Democratic) is the District Attorney, 8th Judicial District of Colfax County, New Mexico.
- Who are the Colfax County commissioners?
- Si S. Trujillo (District 1); Mary Lou Kern (District 2); Gary Todd Tatum (District 3).
- What is the population of Colfax County?
- About 12,322 people, with a median age of 49.1; the median household income is $53,554 and 18.2% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in Colfax County?
- 5.0% in September 2026 (preliminary): 235 people unemployed in a labor force of 4,656, against 4.6% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in Colfax County?
- 16 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 6 municipal, 4 school district and 5 special district governments.
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