Colorado Public Radio

Observe the moon from a volcano in Northern New Mexico this Saturday

Capulin Volcano National Monument just east of Raton, NM, is celebrating International Observe the Moon Night on Saturday, Sept. 14. The day is organized by NASA and is intended to raise awareness of ...
Colorado Public Radio

These Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico national park sites brought millions of dollars to the region last year

About 114,000 people visited the National Park Service’s High Plains Group during 2023. The grouping includes Capulin Volcano National Monument in New Mexico, along with Bent's Old Fort, Sand Creek ...
Albuquerque Journal

Star-studded affairs: Valles Caldera National Preserve, Capulin Volcano National Monument offering dark sky events for cosmic viewing

Since it was recognized as an International Dark Sky Park in 2021, the Valles Caldera National Preserve has provided visitors with opportunities to experience the night skies at the northern New ...
The Fresno Bee

Watch thousands of ladybugs engulfing tree at New Mexico national monument

Thousands of ladybugs are taking over a New Mexico national monument and completely covering the trees. “The trees are alive…with ladybugs!” Capulin Volcano National Monument said on Twitter. Ladybugs ...
AOL

You can see the total solar eclipse from national parks, but their skies offer much more

A large swath of the country will have a chance to witness a rare total solar eclipse next month. For a few minutes on April 8, the moon will perfectly align with the sun, darkening skies along a path ...