Northeast Region of New Mexico
Northeast Region of New Mexico

Northeastern Cities: Abbott, Amistad, Angel Fire, Anton Chico, Bard, Bell Ranch, Bernal, Blanchard, Buena Vista, Bueyeros, Capulin, Chacon, Chama, Chapelle, Cimarron, Clayton, Cleveland, Conchas, Cuervo, Des Moines, Eagle Nest, Folsom, Garita, Gladstone, Glenrio, Grenville, Guadalupita, Holman, La Loma, Las Vegas, Ledoux, Logan, Maxwell, McAlister, Miami, Mills, Montezuma, Mora, Mosquero, Mount Dora, Nara Visa, Newkirk, Ocate, Ojo Feliz, Pastura, Puerto De Luna, Quay, Rainsville, Raton, Ribera, Rociada, Rodarte, Rowe, Roy, San Jon, San Jose, Santa Rosa, Sapello, Sedan, Seneca, Soham, Solano, Springer, Stead, Trementina, Tucumcari, Ute Park, Valmora, Wagon Mound, Watrous

Capulin

Northeast Region of New MexicoCapulin is in Union County.

The community was named for Capulin Mountain, which derives from Spanish for "choke cherry."

Capulin Volcano is at more than 7000 feet in elevation. Summers are cooler than typical of the Southwest and winters are cold and snowy. In summer, highs may reach 85 with lows in the 50s. Winter may have warm days in the 60s, but single digit temperatures and snow are common.

Capulin
Capulin, NM 88414