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Colfax, NM

Low Risk (15/100)

Transparent derived index from EPA TRI / SDWIS / Superfund extracts: not an official EPA rating. Fixed caps: facilities ≤25 pts (50+ = max), log10 releases ≤25 pts, Superfund ≤25 pts (5/site), health-violation systems ≤15 pts (3/system), high-chemical facilities ≤10 pts. Bands: High ≥60, Moderate ≥30. See methodology.

Environmental data for Colfax in New Mexico · Population: 12,336

SDWIS systems such as CITY OF RATON/RATON WATER WORKS; VILLAGE OF ANGEL FIRE; PHILMONT BOY SCOUT RANCH - HEADQUARTERS anchor Colfax, NM's EPA extract. Derived burden score 15/100 (Low Risk) uses fixed national caps on density, log release volume, Superfund count, and health-flagged systems - not an official EPA rating.

No TRI Form R facilities sit in Colfax in this extract; water coverage still lists CITY OF RATON/RATON WATER WORKS; VILLAGE OF ANGEL FIRE; PHILMONT BOY SCOUT RANCH - HEADQUARTERS. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 15/100 (Low Risk) is the only weighted composite on this page. The tables below list every TRI facility, SDWIS system, and Superfund site EPA has on record for Colfax -- not just the names called out above -- reproducing the disclosure history as filed, not a current-safety verdict. Extract current as of 2026-08-25.

County population (Census ACS)
12,336
TRI Facilities
0
Water Systems
13
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
0 lbs

Water Systems (13)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
CITY OF RATON/RATON WATER WORKS 9,733 10
VILLAGE OF ANGEL FIRE 6,045 16
PHILMONT BOY SCOUT RANCH - HEADQUARTERS 2,000 150
CIMARRON WATER SYSTEM 1,260 149
SPRINGER WATER SYSTEM 1,170 197
VILLAGE OF EAGLE NEST 613 2
MAXWELL WATER SYSTEM 340 14
MAXWELL COOPERATIVE WATER USERS ASSOC 261 8
FRENCH MDWCA/SWA 209 150
MIAMI WATER USERS ASSOCIATION 135 210
VERMEJO PARK - HEADQUARTERS 120 5
VAL VERDE 5 PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION 100 0
CARISBROOK PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION 47 1

Cities in Colfax (6)

Cimarron
0 facilities · 3 water
Raton
0 facilities · 3 water
Springer
0 facilities · 3 water
Angel Fire
0 facilities · 2 water
Eagle Nest
0 facilities · 1 water
Maxwell
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Colfax, New Mexico? ▼
Colfax, NM has an environmental risk score of 15/100 (Low Risk), based on 0 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 13 water systems on record. 12 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Colfax? ▼
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Colfax, NM in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Colfax? ▼
Colfax, NM has 0 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Colfax? ▼
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Colfax, NM. This may indicate no EPA monitoring stations are located in the county. For regional air quality data, see the state environmental profile or visit EPA's AirNow.gov.
Is the drinking water safe in Colfax? ▼
Colfax, NM has 13 EPA-regulated water systems. 12 systems have reported health-based violations (MCL exceedances). A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe. For current water quality, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
What environmental agencies cover Colfax? ▼
Environmental compliance in Colfax, New Mexico is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the New Mexico state environmental agency. Facilities report to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, water systems are regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, and contaminated sites are managed under the Superfund program. Contact your state environmental agency for local concerns.

What does this county environmental profile show?

This county environmental profile rolls up EPA Toxics Release Inventory facility reports, Safe Drinking Water Information System public-water-system filings, and Superfund National Priorities List sites for the county boundary defined by the U.S. Census Bureau. Facility counts reflect facilities with a reporting address inside the county, not where downstream environmental effects may be observed. Population figures are from the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimate. The county detail page is updated whenever the upstream EPA programs publish revised data; see the methodology page for the documented ingest cadence and the editorial choices governing how aggregations are computed.

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