Capulin Volcano National Monument Programs On Hold Due To Increase Of COVID-19 Cases In Area

Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on July 8, 2020
- 8:00 am

Capulin Volcano National Monument, part of the Raton-Clayton Volcanic Field in northeast New Mexico, is putting programs on hold through at least Aug. 16 due to the increase of COVID-19 cases in the area. Capulin Mountain, which last erupted 58,000 to 62,000 years ago, rises more than 1,000 feet above its base. Courtesy/R.D. Miller/USGS

NPS News:

Due to the State of New Mexico health order, and the increase of COVID-19 cases in the area, Capulin Volcano National Monument is putting programs on hold through at least Aug. 16.

“We really wanted to find a way to have some programming but keep the public safe,” Acting Site Manager Geoff Goins said. “However, we feel it is in the best interest of public safety, and in compliance with the State health order to cancel planned programs into August.”

Capulin Volcano is still 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., open daily to visitors to the top of the Volcano from with the last car allowed at 4 p.m. up the volcano.

Pedestrians and Bicycles may use the road after 4:30 p.m. till dusk. All hiking trails at Capulin are open dawn to dusk and the picnic area is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.

The Visitor Center and Park Store are open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to 50 percent occupancy (10 persons maximum).

The rest of the season’s programs will be evaluated as needed and as new orders from the State of New Mexico and Federal Government become available. Keep an eye on the NPS website and social media sites for updates.

New Mexico Department of Health COVID-19 information: https://cv.nmhealth.org/