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Capulin Volcano National Monument
Management
National Park areas contain much of our national heritage. Caring for this natural and cultural heritage requires thorough and thoughtful planning to pass these irreplaceable resources on to future generations while providing for the best possible visitor experience today.
 
color photograph of park service staff examining eroding gully by volcano road
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The road to the top of the volcano cuts through a mountain built of loose debris from the eruption. Erosion from this roadcut must be monitored regularly and requires constant maintenance and management.
color photograph of burning grasslands with firefighters in background  

Did You Know?
Capulin Volcano National Monument conducted its first prescribed fire on April 23, 2005, burning 50 acres of grasslands near the monument entrance.

Last Updated: September 20, 2006 at 08:47 EST