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Capulin Volcano National Monument
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Designations

Capulin Volcano National Monument was designated August 9, 1916 under the direction of President Woodrow Wilson.

In 1891, previous to the national monument designation, Capulin Volcano and the land surrounding were withdrawn from "settlement, entry or other disposition under any of the public land laws until such time as Congress may see fit."

 
Acreage

Gross Area Acres for FY 2004 - 793

Gross Area Acres for FY 2003 - 793

Gross Area Acres for FY 2002 - 793



Visitation

Total Recreation Visits for FY 2007- 48,940

Total Recreation Visits for FY 2006- 48,574

Total Recreation Visits for FY 2005- 55,431

Total Recreation Visits for FY 2004- 57,422

Total Recreation Visits for FY 2003- 60,884

Total Recreation Visits for FY 2002- 58,583



Budget

FY 2004 Annual Budget is $609,000

FY 2003 Annual Budget is $611,000

FY 2002 Annual Budget is $603,000

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Color photograph by David Umbach of lizard peeking over edge of rock.

Did You Know?
Lizards and other reptiles need to warm up in the sun. Visitors to Capulin Volcano often see lizards scurry into rock crevices when startled.
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Last Updated: October 27, 2010 at 10:52 MST