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Capulin Volcano NM

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Welcome to the official page of Capulin Volcano NM. This is your place to interact with staff & fans of Capulin Volcano about topics related to the park.

 Capulin, NM
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Joined June 2011
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THE TREES ARE ALIVE... with ladybugs! This is just one of the many trees that ladybugs are starting to gather on. These colorful creatures will be at the highest point of the volcano until August for the phenomenon called hill-topping. 🐞🐞🐞 -Ranger Nick
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This week is #VolcanoWeek and we’d like to introduce you to the star herself, Capulin Volcano! A cinder cone, Capulin erupted into existence around 60,000 years ago and has been greeting visitors that travel over the plains of northeastern New Mexico ever since. 📷: Tim Keller
Old building and trees in front of Capulin Volcano

ALT Old building and trees in front of Capulin Volcano

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Come and experience Capulin's first Dark Sky Viewing of the year on May 15th! Rangers will take you on an adventure through the depths of space with two giant telescopes. This will be entirely outdoors so don't forget to bring warm clothes and a sense of curiosity. -Ranger Nick
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The new #NPSApp was developed with YOU in mind. We wanted to provide the public with an engaging and informative platform to learn about all national parks, plan a visit, and have a great experience within the park. Try it out: go.nps.gov/app #NationalParkWeek
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@NASA17 Apr 2021
🗺️ Scenic rivers. Parks. Historic Sites. @NatlParkService sites across the country are just as compelling when viewed from the vantage point of low-Earth orbit. In honor of #NationalParkWeek, explore views from the @Space_Station: go.nasa.gov/2OVAEqu
Crater Lake, Oregon is featured in this image photographed by a crewmember on the International Space Station.

ALT Crater Lake, Oregon is featured in this image photographed by a crewmember on the International Space Station.

Lake Powell and the Rincon in Utah are featured in this image photographed by a crew member on the International Space Station.

ALT Lake Powell and the Rincon in Utah are featured in this image photographed by a crew member on the International Space Station.

Redwood National and State Parks are pictured on the northern California coast as the International Space Station orbited 262 miles above the Pacific Ocean.

ALT Redwood National and State Parks are pictured on the northern California coast as the International Space Station orbited 262 miles above the Pacific Ocean.

This view featuring Mount Rainer, Washington, was photographed by a crewmember on the International Space Station

ALT This view featuring Mount Rainer, Washington, was photographed by a crewmember on the International Space Station

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Capulin's Night Sky Event for April17th has been canceled due to impending weather conditions.
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Join Capulin Volcano as the rangers give the first night sky program of the year. This will include viewing the universe through two huge telescopes! Bring warm clothes and your curiosity for an out of this world experience.
Photo displaying the date and time of the event Saturday, April 17th at 7:30 PM

ALT Photo displaying the date and time of the event Saturday, April 17th at 7:30 PM

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There are few things more beautiful than a volcano covered in snow. No matter the time of the year, Capulin always provides a sensational view!
capulin and the surrounding area covered in snow with the clouds covered with the days sunset.

ALT capulin and the surrounding area covered in snow with the clouds covered with the days sunset.

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Covid-19 Pandemic Closures Update: Based on guidance, access to the park is as follows: Open: All trails, Volcano Road to foot and bicycle traffic, Volcano rim restrooms. Closed: Visitor Center, Museum, Park Store, Visitor Center restrooms, Volcano Road to vehicle traffic – at New Mexico, USA
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Still united. Still strong. #NeverForget those we lost on 9/11. Pic @Flight93NPS #Pennsylvania
A long line of candles in glass cases stand next to a white stone memorial wall.

ALT A long line of candles in glass cases stand next to a white stone memorial wall.

A large boulder with bouquets laying on it stands on a grassy field marking where Flight 93 crashed.

ALT A large boulder with bouquets laying on it stands on a grassy field marking where Flight 93 crashed.

A few people walk by a long white stone memorial wall standing in a grassy field.

ALT A few people walk by a long white stone memorial wall standing in a grassy field.

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This black bear has been spotted around the volcano for the last few days. The bear has been taking advantage of the food that the surrounding area, he must be getting ready for the long winter sleep!
Cinnamon colored back bear spotted at capulin

ALT Cinnamon colored back bear spotted at capulin

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Happy birthday week, @NatlParkService! We’re grateful for each year in your 104-year history and every one of the thousands of ambassadors who keeps our 400+ parks running. Thank you! #FindYourPark #EncuentraTuParque

National Park Ambassadors

They maintain habitats, educate visitors, and preserve history. They're rangers, museum curators, engineers, volunteers, landscape architects, and fire fighters. They're National Park Ambassadors.

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This is a snake that is not spotted at Capulin very often! The Red Racer is a type of Western Coachwhip that has a beautiful red coloring. Their diet consists of lizards, birds, mice, and even smaller snakes. (1st photo courtesy NPS, 2nd via Sante Fe New Mexican)
red racer at capulin volcano

ALT red racer at capulin volcano

Red Racer looking directly at the camera.

ALT Red Racer looking directly at the camera.

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Happy 104th birthday Capulin Volcano!! 🎉 On August 9, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson created Capulin Mountain National Monument to preserve “the most perfect specimen of extinct volcanoes in North America.” What are your favorite memories of Capulin Volcano? – at New Mexico, USA
Man sitting on a rock looking towards Capulin Volcano with clouds in the sky

ALT Man sitting on a rock looking towards Capulin Volcano with clouds in the sky

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The volcano has had a frequent visitor for the last couple of months. This is a "Black Bear" despite it's light coloring, many black bears in the Southwest are lighter colored to help deal with heat stress.
A light colored black bear scrambling on rocks.

ALT A light colored black bear scrambling on rocks.

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Denver Archives@Denver_Archives11 Jun 2020
We're excited to hear @CapulinNPS is reopening - this drawing of the volcano and layout of the road is from a 1933 widening project and found in our National Park Service records. As Cody the Archivist and his brother can attest, the views are amazing!
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Image from Denver Archives (@Denver_Archives)
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This Great Horned Owl and her Owlets have decided Capulin is a good place to roost. Soon the owlets will become fully feathered and ready for a life of flight, but for now they are still in their “branching” stage.
A great horned owl and her owlets perch on the branches of a Ponderosa tree

ALT A great horned owl and her owlets perch on the branches of a Ponderosa tree

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Since you cannot currently watch the park film at Capulin, here it is to enjoy from the comfort of your own home! youtube.com/watch?v=0VKfyPBT…
Capulin Volcano classic Visitor Center NPS film

Capulin Volcano classic Visitor Center NPS film

This is the film that has been playing in the Visitor Center since ...

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Following guidance from the @WhiteHouse, @CDCgov, & local & state authorities, the NPS is modifying operations, including closure, for facilities & programs that cannot adhere to guidance. Where possible, outdoor spaces will remain open. More: nps.gov/orgs/1207/statmenton… #COVID19
Lone bison grazing at Yellowstone

ALT Lone bison grazing at Yellowstone

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Due to Covid-19 concerns the Visitor Center is now closed. The rest of the park and trails are currently still open, we will keep you updated as we get more information.
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