Capitan
A small farming and ranching community surrounded by the Lincoln National Forest. Capitán is the home of Smokey Bear. In 1950 the singed bear cub was found clinging to a burnt tree after a forest fire in the Capitán Mountains.
CONTACTS: Film Liaison/Sid Goodloe: (505) 354-2379; Chamber Visitors Center: 354-2273; 354-3666 Fax; Village Clerk (Permits): 354-2247; 354-9417 Fax
Capitan
Capitan, NM 88316
Phone: (505) 354-2273
www.villageofcapitan.com





Find
businesses offering goods & services to the traveling public
Visit
our video library featuring scenes from "The Land of Enchantment"