Capulin Volcano
by Ben Prepelka
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Capulin Volcano
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Ben Prepelka
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About seven miles off to the south of Folsom, Capulin Volcano rises thousands of feet above Dry Cimarron River. Have no fear, the Capulin Volcano is extinct. Its period of activity occurred about 60,000 years ago. Here at the Capulin Volcano National Monument vegetation has taken hold among the cinders (scoria). High above the prairie grasses and wild flowers of the valley, the steep slopes are covered in ponderosa pine, pinyon pine, juniper, mountain mahogany, scrub oak and chokecherry. Capulin is a Spanish word for chokecherry, inspiring a name for this natural wonder.
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May 22nd, 2017
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Joseph Schofield
Congratulations! I have chosen to feature this fine image on the homepage of New Mexico Memories. Please archive it on the 2023 features and thank you thread.
Steven Bateson
The New Mexico Land of Enchantment Group is honored that you chose to submit your work to the group and we are proud to feature your magnificent image on the Homepage in the Featured Images.
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