Colfax General Long Term Care

12/23/2025

We are incredibly grateful to our amazing community for the overwhelming generosity shown through our Angel Tree this Christmas season. Because of you, every one of our residents felt remembered, loved, and celebrated. 💝

Your thoughtful gifts brought so many smiles and truly made this holiday extra special for our residents and staff. It’s a beautiful reminder of how strong and caring our community is.

From all of us—our residents and staff—thank you for your kindness, support, and holiday spirit. We wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎁✨

With heartfelt appreciation,
❤️ Colfax General LTC Residents & Staff

12/15/2025

As we count down to Christmas, we want to take a moment to remind our community about our Angel Trees. This holiday season, our goal is to make sure every resident in our nursing home feels remembered, valued, and loved.

If you haven’t had a chance to participate yet, there is still time! Please consider picking an angel and helping us make this Christmas extra special for our residents. ❤️

Thank you for supporting our residents and for being such a caring community. Together, we can make sure no one is forgotten this holiday season.

12/03/2025

11/26/2025

🦃 Early Happy Thanksgiving from Colfax General! 🍂
Today we had the joy of celebrating Thanksgiving a little early with our residents and their families. Moments like these remind us just how blessed we are to be part of such a loving place!
We are especially thankful for our incredible staff at Colfax General.
Many people don’t realize what it truly takes to keep a 24/7 building running with compassion, teamwork, and unwavering dedication. But our team shows up every single day with heart, with strength, and with commitment to our residents. We truly have the best team around, and we are so grateful for each and every one of them.
Wishing everyone a warm and joyful start to the holiday season! 🧡

09/17/2025

✨ Exciting Progress at Colfax General LTC! ✨
We are thrilled to share the updated floor plan for the new Colfax General Long Term Care facility! With Phase 1 of construction nearly complete, we now move into Phase 2—the East Wing. This project has been years in the making, and it’s finally becoming reality.
A heartfelt thank you to:
💙 Franken Construction and Dekker for standing by us and turning vision into reality.
💙 Through tireless dedication and teamwork, CGLTC has secured $36 million in funding, overcoming every obstacle, and pushing this project forward step by step.
💙 Our supportive community, who chose hope and encouragement over doubt. Your belief in us is the reason we keep moving forward.
This moment proves what truly matters: hard work, integrity, and community spirit will always shine through. It’s also why Colfax General LTC is proud to be a 5-Star facility, recognized as one of the best nursing homes in New Mexico.
Most importantly, everything we do is for our residents. They are the heart of this facility the key factor in every decision, the center of our mission, and truly our world. This new facility isn’t just about growth; it’s about honoring them with the care, comfort, and dignity they deserve.
Colfax General LTC has always been here for this community, and this new facility is about more than bricks and walls, it’s about securing care for our elders, supporting families, and building a stronger future.
The updated floor plan will be on display in the lobby of our current LTC. Stop by, take a look, and celebrate this important step forward with us!

08/21/2025

🌟 Thank You for Your Generosity! 🌟
We would like to sincerely thank Larry & Zita Lopez and Cody & Jenny Hazen for their generous donation of Farm raised pork to Colfax General LTC.
This kind and thoughtful donation brought so much joy to our home and our residents enjoyed the best breakfast ever this morning, and the smiles said it all. 💛 Moments like these remind us how wonderful it is to have a community that cares so deeply. Thank you again for your generosity.

08/21/2025

We would like to extend a huge thank you to the Town of Springer Field Crew for helping us address the ongoing issues with the ditch near our facility. We want to let everyone know that if you are coming to the Colfax General LTC Lab for services, please use caution when parking in this area.
Over the past few weeks, we’ve had several vehicles accidentally drive into this section and get stuck. Thanks to the Town’s quick response, railroad ties have now been installed as barriers to prevent this from happening again. 🚧
We truly appreciate the teamwork and support to keep our patients, visitors, and staff safe. Please be mindful when parking and help us spread the word!

08/07/2025

🎒📚 First Day Ready! 📚🎒
Today was a big day for our Colfax General LTC Daycare kiddos their first day of school at Springer Schools! These Little Red Devils were all smiles and excitement as they headed out, backpacks on and hearts full. ❤️
But before the day could truly begin, they made one very important stop… to visit their dear friend and resident, Mr. Jerry. ✨ After spending the summer laughing, playing, and bonding with him, it was only right that he got to send them off with hugs, high-fives, and a reminder to "have a great day and behave!"
The connection between our residents and daycare kids is truly something special a beautiful reminder that love, care, and community know no age. 💕
Here’s to a great school year for these bright young stars we’re so proud of you already! 🌟📖✏️

06/11/2025

📢 Colfax General Laboratory Update

Please note that Colfax General Laboratory will no longer be providing lab services in Raton. However, patients from Raton and surrounding communities are welcome to visit our main lab location in Springer for their lab needs:

📍 615 Prospect Avenue, Springer, NM
📞 575-483-3310

We continue to proudly serve patients from all surrounding areas, and we accept lab orders from both in-state and out-of-state providers.

Hours of Operation:
🕒 Monday – Friday | 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
🚶‍♂️ Walk-ins welcome – no appointment necessary!

Additional Lab Services:
🏥 Cimarron Healthcare Clinic – Tuesdays and Fridays | 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
🏥 Moreno Valley Healthcare Clinic (Angel Fire) – Tuesdays and Fridays | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🏡 Home Visits available for homebound patients within our Hospital District, as needed.

Colfax Laboratory is CLIA-certified with a Certificate of Compliance and offers a wide range of in-house testing with same-day results. We also partner with TriCore Reference Laboratories for additional testing needs, with most results available within 24 hours.

We remain committed to providing accessible, reliable, and timely lab services to all of our communities. Thank you for trusting Colfax General Laboratory!

05/06/2025

05/06/2025

❤️Happy Nurses Week to the Incredible Team at Colfax General Long Term Care! ❤️

This week, we proudly honor the nurses who form the heart of our facility. We want to especially recognize our Director of Nursing, Gayle Bustos, whose tireless dedication and steady leadership set the tone for compassionate, high-quality care.

We are also deeply grateful for our exceptional RNs: Whitley Coca, Kelli Chiarmonte, Caitlin Romero, and Donna Rodarte. These leaders work day in and day out to ensure our residents receive the best possible care—every hour of every day.

Many don’t realize what it takes to run a 24/7 care facility. It’s a commitment that demands more than just clinical skill. It takes compassion, resilience, accountability, and strong leadership—qualities each of these nurses embody. As charge nurses, they lead by example, support their teams, and make decisions that directly impact the well-being of those we serve.

They are not only healthcare providers—they are an integral part of our residents’ everyday lives, bringing comfort, familiarity, and connection in addition to excellent medical care.

To our nursing staff: Thank you for your heart, your grit, and your unwavering commitment to our residents. Your work is seen, valued, and deeply appreciated—not just this week, but every day.