Old Colfax County Courthouse in Cimarron, New Mexico today. In 1872, the county seat was moved to Cimarron, which was booming at the time. This building was built the same year and reigned over Colfax County for a decade. However, by 1882, Cimarron was declining, and the county seat moved to Springer. In 1897, it was moved for the final time to Raton. Over the years, the old courthouse served as a drafting office, a school, a residence and currently serves as the Masonic Lodge.
Photo by Kathy Alexander.