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Capulin Volcano National Monument

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Capulin Volcano National Monument
Capulin Volcano National Monument
Capulin Volcano National Monument
Capulin Volcano National Monument
Capulin Volcano National Monument
Capulin Volcano National Monument
Capulin Volcano National Monument
Capulin Volcano National Monument
Capulin Volcano National Monument
Capulin Volcano National Monument
Capulin Volcano National Monument
Capulin Volcano National Monument
Capulin Volcano National Monument
Capulin Volcano National Monument
Capulin Volcano National Monument
Capulin Volcano National Monument
Capulin Volcano National Monument
Capulin Volcano National Monument
Capulin Volcano National Monument
Capulin Volcano National Monument
Capulin Volcano National Monument
Capulin Volcano National Monument
Capulin Volcano National Monument
Capulin Volcano National Monument
Capulin Volcano National Monument
Phone:
+1 575-278-2201

Hours:
Sunday8am - 4:30pm
Monday8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday8am - 4:30pm
Thursday8am - 4:30pm
Friday8am - 4:30pm
Saturday8am - 4:30pm


Capulin Volcano National Monument is a U.S. National Monument located in northeastern New Mexico that protects and interprets an extinct cinder cone volcano that is part of the Raton-Clayton Volcanic Field. A paved road spirals around the volcano and visitors can drive up to a parking lot at the rim. Hiking trails circle the rim as well as lead down into the mouth of the volcano. The monument was designated on August 9, 1916 and is administered by the National Park Service. The visitor center features exhibits about the volcano and the area's geology, natural and cultural history, and offers educational programs about volcanoes. There is also a video presentation about the volcano. The name capulin comes from a type of black cherry, Prunus virginiana, that is native to southern North America. Apollo 16's John Young and Charlie Duke did some of their geologic training here in May 1971. William R. Muehlberger was one of the geology instructors.
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