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Heroes honored with pride

Colfax Remembers was a day to honor those who perished on 9/11. The Kiwanis and Ken Delfino did an outstanding job. It was well planned and the volunteers of all ages made the eve ...

Leases extended for museum, visitor center

The Colfax Heritage Museum and the visitor center, located in the city-owned Passenger Depot building, are staying put for now. The city of Colfax agreed to extend lease terminati ...

Soak up local heritage at Colfax Museum

The Heritage Trail tour of Placer County museums coming up Aug. 6 and 7 is a great way to learn about the area’s rich history. Those who can’t make it to next weekend’s event ...

Colfax Pharmacy served town for 125 years

Before closing in 1995, the historic Colfax Pharmacy at 33 North Main Street was the fourth-oldest business of this type in the state of California. Started by N.R. Traphagen in 18 ...

Celebrating country's bicentennial with a monitor

This hunt for heavy metal is symbolic; however, in the mid-1800’s it was serious business. In the center of North Main Street, in historic Colfax, stands a monument to the event ...