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Colfax County

Population in July 2008: 1,146. Population change since 2000: -10.8%
 

Males: 567  (49.5%)
Females: 579  (50.5%)

Median resident age:  40.3 years
New Mexico median age:  34.6 years

Zip codes: 87747.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $37,239 (it was $27,850 in 2000)
Springer:  $37,239
New Mexico:  $41,452

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $20,435
Springer:  $20,435
New Mexico:  $21,822

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $89,253 (it was $48,700 in 2000)
Springer:  $89,253
New Mexico:  $155,400

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $113,048; Detached houses: $117,100; In 2-unit structures: $17,035; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $455,996; Mobile homes: $41,900

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Races in Springer:

  • Hispanic (70.0%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (28.6%)
  • Other race (14.9%)
  • Two or more races (4.5%)
  • American Indian (2.1%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

2008 cost of living index in Springer: 77.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (9.6%), Irish (5.6%), English (4.1%), French (1.9%), United States (1.7%), Welsh (1.2%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 5832 feet

Land area: 1.47 square miles.

Population density: 782 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Springer

  • High school or higher: 76.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.7%
  • Unemployed: 6.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 17.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Springer town

  • Never married: 21.2%
  • Now married: 56.2%
  • Separated: 1.9%
  • Widowed: 9.3%
  • Divorced: 11.4%

20 residents are foreign born

This town:  1.6%
New Mexico:  8.2%


According to our research there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Springer, New Mexico in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Springer to the number of sex offenders is 573 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Springer:  0.4% ($199)
New Mexico:  0.7% ($699)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Santa Fe, NM (90.6 miles , pop. 62,203).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Albuquerque, NM (142.6 miles , pop. 448,607).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (467.2 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities: Maxwell, NM (3.5 miles ), Cimarron, NM (4.5 miles ), Wagon Mound, NM (5.0 miles ), Roy, NM (6.1 miles ), Raton, NM (6.2 miles ), Angel Fire, NM (6.2 miles ), Eagle Nest, NM (6.3 miles ), North Harding, NM (6.3 miles ).

Latitude: 36.36 N, Longitude: 104.59 W

Area code: 505

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Population change in the 1990s: -2 (-0.2%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Public administration (25%)
  • Construction (18%)
  • Educational services (8%)
  • Gasoline stations (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (5%)
  • Utilities (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (17%)
  • Educational services (17%)
  • Accommodation and food services (11%)
  • Social assistance (6%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (16%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Carpenters (8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Cashiers (8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4%)



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Crime in Springer (2007):
  • 0 murders (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 rapes (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 robberies (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 1 assault (84.4 per 100,000)
  • 4 burglaries (337.6 per 100,000)
  • 0 thefts (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 auto thefts (0.0 per 100,000)
  • City-data.com crime index = 40.5 (higher means more crime, US average = 302.7)

Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 3 (3 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  2.62
US city average:  3.00

Average climate in Springer, New Mexico

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Springer-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New Mexico state average. It is 10% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 39.7 miles away from Springer center
On 1/3/2007 at 14:34:38, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.4 MW, 4.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 51.4 miles away from the city center
On 9/5/2001 at 10:52:07, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 53.9 miles away from the city center
On 3/22/2004 at 12:09:56, a magnitude 4.4 (4.4 MB, 4.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 36.8 miles away from Springer center
On 8/1/2004 at 06:50:47, a magnitude 4.4 (4.4 MB, 4.3 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 45.3 miles away from the city center
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:16, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 42.6 miles away from Springer center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Springer:
  • MINERS' COLFAX MEDICAL CENTER (about 25 miles; RATON, NM)
  • HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL (about 56 miles; TAOS, NM)
  • NORTHEASTERN REGIONAL HOSPITAL (about 60 miles; LAS VEGAS, NM)

Political contributions by individuals in Springer, NM

Airports located in Springer:
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Springer:
  • NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY (about 60 miles; LAS VEGAS, NM; Full-time enrollment: 2,278)
  • ADAMS STATE COLLEGE (about 105 miles; ALAMOSA, CO; FT enrollment: 4,147)
  • PUEBLO COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 127 miles; PUEBLO, CO; FT enrollment: 2,587)
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN COLORADO (about 133 miles; PUEBLO, CO; FT enrollment: 4,275)
  • UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX-ALBUQUERQUE NM CAMPUS (about 139 miles; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; FT enrollment: 3,261)
  • ALBUQUERQUE TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL INSTITUTE (about 145 miles; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; FT enrollment: 9,188)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO-MAIN CAMPUS (about 149 miles; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; FT enrollment: 18,780)
Public high school in Springer:
  • SPRINGER HIGH (Students: 59; Location: 1401 8TH STREET; Grades: 09-12)
Public elementary/middle schools in Springer:
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Library in Springer:
  • FRED MACARON PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $34,063; Location: 600 COLBERT AVENUE; 6,800 books; 50 audio materials; 133 video materials; 20 serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Springer: Springer Weather Station (A), Colfax General Hospital Library (B), Santa Fe Trail Museum and Historical Society (C), New Mexico Boys School Library (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Springer: Iglesia Bautista Betania Baptist (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Springer: Springer Historical Marker (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Post office: Springer Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Santa Fe Trail Museum (516 Maxwell).

Hotel: Oasis Motel (1001 Railroad Ave).

Courts: New Mexico State Government - Magistrate Court Springer Division (300 Colbert Avenue), New Mexico State Government - Motor Vehicle Division (419 Maxwell).

 

Drinking water stations with addresses in Springer and their reported violations in the past:

NEW MEXICO BOYS SCHOOL (Population served: 330, Purch_surface_water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations
FRENCH DOMESTIC USER ASSOCIATION (Population served: 150, Purch_surface_water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between OCT-19-1999 and OCT-22-1999, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed Compliance achieved (OCT-22-1999)

Average household size:
This town:  2.4 people
New Mexico:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  71.7%
Whole state:  68.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  5.2%
Whole state:  6.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  16.6%
Whole state:  18.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  5.3%
Whole state:  7.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Springer, NM


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Springer compared to New Mexico state average:

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  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Springer (2009 data):
  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Springer Branch at 400 Maxwell Avenue, branch established on 1916-05-01. Info updated 2009-03-16: Bank assets: $538,958.0 mil, Deposits: $346,850.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3392 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company
  • International Bank: Springer Branch at 419 Maxwell Avenue, branch established on 1999-03-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $208.1 mil, Deposits: $164.2 mil, headquarters in Raton, NM, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Raton Capital Corporation



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2004 Presidential Election results in Colfax County New Mexico:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (64%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (17%)
  • Wood (8%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (5%)
  • Electricity (4%)
  • Other fuel (3%)


Religion statistics for Springer

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)United Church of Christ
Adherents67.1%13.5%5.2%3.7%2.8%
Congregations20.0%22.5%12.5%5.0%2.5%
NamePresbyterian Church (USA)Churches of ChristAssemblies of GodInternational Church of the Foursquare GospelOther religions
Adherents1.9%1.1%0.9%0.6%3.3%
Congregations5.0%10.0%5.0%2.5%15.0%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 2$4,251$25,5061$863
Police Protection - Officers 3$7,366$29,4640$0
Solid Waste Management 2$3,631$21,7860$0
Sewerage 1$2,258$27,0960$0
Water Supply 1$2,922$35,0642$1,926
Local Libraries 1$1,446$17,3520$0
Other and Unallocable 1$1,807$21,6840$0
Totals for Government 11$23,681$25,8343$2,789



Springer government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - All Other: $55,000
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $243,000
    Financial Administration: $189,000
    Police Protection: $163,000
    Regular Highways: $81,000
    Parks & Recreation: $6,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $103,000
    Interest Earnings: $6,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $93,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $103,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $135,000
    All Other: $126,000
  • Tax - Total General Sales: $175,000
    Property: $134,000
    Public Utilities: $5,000
    NEC: $3,000
    Other Selective Sales: $3,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $270,000

6.85% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($37,548 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.85%
New Mexico average:  7.94%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Bernalillo County, NM  0.60% ($24,034 average AGI)
from Las Animas County, CO  0.27% ($37,615)
from Taos County, NM  0.23% ($157,909)


7.92% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($29,724 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.92%
New Mexico average:  7.42%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Bernalillo County, NM  0.65% ($29,031 average AGI)
to Las Animas County, CO  0.39% ($28,789)
to Pueblo County, CO  0.35% ($25,353)


Strongest AM radio stations in Springer:
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KNMX (540 AM; 5 kW; LAS VEGAS, NM; Owner: SANGRE DE CRISTO B/DCASTING CO, INC)
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KMUL (1380 AM; 50 kW; MULESHOE, TX; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KINF (1020 AM; 50 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL HOLDINGS OF NEW MEXICO, INC.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KHAC (880 AM; 43 kW; TSE BONITO, NM; Owner: WESTERN INDIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KSWV (810 AM; 5 kW; SANTA FE, NM; Owner: LA VOZ BROADCASTING CO., INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Springer:
  • KRTN-FM (93.9 FM; RATON, NM; Owner: RATON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKIT (99.1 FM; ANGEL FIRE, NM; Owner: DMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K216CT (91.1 FM; EAGLE NEST, NM; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO)
  • KTAO (101.9 FM; TAOS, NM; Owner: TAOS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • KCRT-FM (92.5 FM; TRINIDAD, CO; Owner: PHILLIPS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K207BN (89.3 FM; TRINIDAD, CO; Owner: MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • KBKZ (96.5 FM; RATON, NM; Owner: PHILLIPS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)



Springer fatal accident list:
Jan 10, 1988 01:40 AM, 8th, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jan 9, 1976 01:21 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 3
Total length: 12 meters (39ft)
Total average daily traffic: 3,782
Total average daily truck traffic: 908

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1
  • 8th Street Ne Of, Structure height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: KNKN320
    Assigned Frequencies : 880.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 846.510 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/07/2000, Expiration Date: 10/01/2010
    Registrant: Bennet & Bennet, Pllc, 10 G Street, Ne, 7th Floor, Washington, DC 20002, Phone: (202) 371-1500, Fax: (202) 371-1558, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 2
  • Sarah L Berry, 320 Railroad Loop, Type: Tower, Structure height: 85.3 m, Overall height: 91.4 m
    Registrant: Diamond Communications LLC, 245 Regency Ct, Suite 101, Brookfield, WI 53045, Phone: (262) 649-4429, Email:
  • E 8th St, Type: Tower, Structure height: 54.8 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, , Licensee ID: L00000979
    Registrant: Enmr Telephone Cooperative, Po Drawer 1947, Clovis, NM 88102-1947, Phone: (505) 389-5100, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Springer, NM)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 2
  • Call Sign: W5ETZ, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 12/15/1987, Expiration Date: 12/15/1997, Cancelation Date: 12/16/1999
    Registrant: Frank L Foxall, Springer, NM 87747
  • Call Sign: W6PU, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00430296
    Grant Date: 12/09/2002, Expiration Date: 02/16/2013, Certifier: Robert L Martinez
    Registrant: Robert L Martinez, Springer, NM 87747


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1
  • Aircraft: AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC RX 8 (Balloon, Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: None
    N-Number: 7132K , Serial Number: RX8-3229, Year manufactured: 1995, Airworthiness Date: 07/18/1995
    Registrant (Individual): Jerald S Mcfall, Rr 1 Box 33a, Springer, NM 87747


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 1

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