Natural Resource Condition Assessments for Capulin Volcano National Monument

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The Natural Resource Condition Assessment (NRCA) Program provides framework, funding, and publishing support to parks to aid in the synthesis and documentation of natural resource conditions. Condition assessment reports are a tool to describe selected park resources, record a snapshot of their current condition, identify trends in condition, and determine potential or current threats and stressors. Understanding the condition and trend of natural resources is key for parks and NPS planners to appropriately prioritize and allocate stewardship resources.

 

Volcano Road winds around Capulin Volcano.

NPS photo

Preserving a relatively young (55,000 to 62,000 years old) cinder cone volcano, Capulin Volcano National Monument is located on 800 acres in northeastern New Mexico. The volcano stands more than 1,200 feet above the surrounding plains and is part of a volcanic field that includes over 100 volcanoes. Capulin Volcano’s highest point offers visitors unobstructed, panoramic views of four states (New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Colorado). Visitors can drive the Volcano Road, which provides access to the top of the volcano, or hike a variety of trails.

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Materials produced by the park and the NRCA Program.

For other reports and natural resource datasets visit the NPS Data Store.

Source: NPS DataStore Collection 7765 (results presented are a subset). To search for additional information, visit the NPS DataStore.