Colfax County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Colfax County, NM. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Raton area.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$10,000
Courts (2)
2 courthouses
Main Courthouse
Raton Magistrate Court
1413 South Second Street
Raton, NM 87740
Other Courthouse Locations
Springer Magistrate Court
15 Airport Road SW
Springer, NM 87747
Serves: Springer area, Colfax County
How to File in Colfax County
E-filing available
This county accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this courthouse first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee (check or money order) plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.
Ready to get your money back?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideFor statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full New Mexico small claims court guide →