Capulin Volcano is one of the outstanding landmarks located in the northeast corner of New Mexico, where the rolling grasslands meet the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

Capulin Volcano's highest point provides unobstructed, panoramic views of the volcanic field, distant snow-capped mountains, and portions of five states (New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas and Colorado).

Once the top is reached, views of the surrounding volcano field, Sangre De Cristo mountains, the flora and fauna are visible.

Capulin is also International Dark-Sky Association Gold Tier Certified, which means it has one of the darkest night skies in the entire country.

[7] According to the National Park Service,[7] on January 16, 1891, Capulin Mountain was ...withdrawn from settlement, entry or other disposition under any of the public land laws, until such time as Congress may see fit to take action touching the same or until otherwise ordered by competent authority...On August 9, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson set Capulin aside as a U.S. National Monument by Presidential Proclamation No.

[8] In order to ensure sole rights to graze cattle on the volcano, Jessie used her husband's political connections to secure the position of custodian for the monument.

During his tenure, Farr was credited with building the monument's infrastructure which includes the road to the rim, procuring funding in economically difficult times, and garnering a Civil Works Project during the Great Depression to stabilize the road and build retaining walls.

Although Capulin is primarily known for its volcanic geology, the park boasts a rich diversity of plant and animal life.

The grasslands of the Great Plains and the forests of the Rocky Mountains combine at Capulin to form a unique ecotone which provides habitat for 73 species of birds in addition to numerous other animals.

[10] Songbirds such as the spotted towhee, Bullock's oriole, mountain bluebird, and Steller's jay all call Capulin Volcano home.

The unique landscape and flora create a habitat that allows a large and diverse group of animals to co-exist in a relatively small area.