Capulin is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Union County, New Mexico, United States. Its population was 66 as of the 2010 census. Capulin had a post office until August 13, 2011; it still has its own ZIP code, 88414. U.S. routes 64 and 87 pass through the community.

Is Capulin volcano a real volcano?

Capulin Volcano cuts an imposing figure above the stark New Mexico plains. The remnants of an extinct cinder cone that last erupted around 60,000 years ago, its 8,182-foot summit presents a unique landscape for visitors to explore. After all, you don't get to drive to the top of a volcano every day.

What kind of volcano is Capulin?

Explore an Extinct Cinder Cone Volcano

Part of the 8,000 square mile Raton-Clayton Volcanic Field, Capulin Volcano showcases the volcanic geology of northeastern New Mexico.