Capulin New Mexico Map

About Capulin, New Mexico

Capulin is a locality in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States. Capulin is located at 36.2311°N, 106.8059°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 88414.

Capulin rises from the high desert plains of northern New Mexico, a scattering of buildings against an immense sky. It lies 61.4 miles north-west of Santa Fe, NM (from Santa Fe, NM: bearing 308°T), and is situated 36.6 miles north-west of Los Alamos. The land here is a study in muted earth tones, ochre and umber stretching to horizons punctuated by the sharp, dark silhouette of Capulin Volcano, a dormant sentinel that has shaped the very character of the place. Arid grasses, resilient and tough, carpet the rolling terrain, their dry whisper a constant companion to the wind that sweeps across this high plateau. The air itself carries a clean, sharp scent of dust and sagebrush, invigorating and untamed, and the light, particularly as the sun begins its slow descent, washes the landscape in a golden, almost ethereal glow, softening the rugged edges of the earth. For generations, the economy of Capulin has been tied to the land and the sparse resources it yields. Ranching, a tradition as old as the first settlers, still grazes cattle on the vast open spaces, the enduring rhythm of herds and seasons dictating life. The shadow of the volcano, a prominent geological landmark that draws curious visitors, also hints at the earth’s deeper, more ancient stories, a silent reminder of the forces that shaped this region. While not a hub of industry, Capulin’s existence speaks to a quiet resilience, a community that has learned to thrive in a landscape of stark beauty and demanding conditions, its history etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of its people and the enduring presence of the land.

About This Capulin Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Capulin, New Mexico — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.231127, -106.805873. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Capulin and Rio Arriba County.

Detailed location data for Capulin includes the ZIP code (87017), telephone area code (505, 575), county seat of Rio Arriba County (Tierra Amarilla), and school district assignment (Des Moines Municipal Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Capulin is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.