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'''Capitan''' is a village in [[Lincoln County, New Mexico|Lincoln County]], [[New Mexico]], United States, located north of the [[Lincoln National Forest]] between the [[Capitan Mountains|Capitan]] and [[Sacramento Mountains (New Mexico)|Sacramento Mountains]] at an elevation of 6,350 feet (1,950 m). The population was 1,489 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]]. Capitan was founded in the 1890s and incorporated in 1941.
'''Capitan''' is a village in [[Lincoln County, New Mexico|Lincoln County]], [[New Mexico]], United States, located north of the [[Lincoln National Forest]] between the [[Capitan Mountains|Capitan]] and [[Sacramento Mountains (New Mexico)|Sacramento Mountains]] at an elevation of 6,350 feet (1,950 m). The population was 1,489 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]]. Capitan was founded in the 1890s and incorporated in 1941.
[[File:New Mexico - Bonito thrrough Captain - NARA - 68144791 (cropped).jpg|thumb|left|Aerial view of Capitan in 1941]]


==Geography==
==Geography==
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==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{US Census population
{{US Census population
|1940= 932
|align=left|1940= 932
|1950= 575
|1950= 575
|1960= 552
|1960= 552
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|2010= 1489
|2010= 1489
|2020= 1391
|2020= 1391
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref><ref name="USCensusDecennial2020CenPopScriptOnly">{{cite web|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/pl?get=P1_001N,NAME&for=place:*&in=state:35&key=5ccd0821c15d9f4520e2dcc0f8d92b2ec9336108|title=Census Population API|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=Oct 12, 2022}}</ref>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref><ref name="USCensusDecennial2020CenPopScriptOnly">{{cite web|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/pl?get=P1_001N,NAME&for=place:*&in=state:35&key=5ccd0821c15d9f4520e2dcc0f8d92b2ec9336108|title=Census Population API|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=October 12, 2022}}</ref>
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[[File:Capitan New Mexico Village Hall.jpg|thumb|Capitan Village Hall]]
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 1,443 people, 605 households, and 416 families residing in the village. The population density was {{convert|450.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 717 housing units at an average density of {{convert|224.0|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the village was 83.57% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.55% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.46% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.55% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.07% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 7.76% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.08% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 19.20% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=January 31, 2008 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 1,443 people, 605 households, and 416 families residing in the village. The population density was {{convert|450.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 717 housing units at an average density of {{convert|224.0|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the village was 83.57% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.55% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.46% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.55% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.07% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 7.76% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.08% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 19.20% of the population.


There were 605 households, out of which 26.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.2% were non-families. 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.91.
There were 605 households, out of which 26.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.2% were non-families. 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.91.
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The median income for a household in the village was $27,188, and the median income for a family was $32,115. Males had a median income of $23,500 versus $16,902 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $15,062. About 8.3% of families and 13.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 13.7% of those under age 18 and 12.1% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the village was $27,188, and the median income for a family was $32,115. Males had a median income of $23,500 versus $16,902 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $15,062. About 8.3% of families and 13.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 13.7% of those under age 18 and 12.1% of those age 65 or over.

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==Transportation==
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'''Major Highways'''
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* [[U.S. Route 380]]
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* [[New Mexico State Highway 48|NM 48]]
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* [[New Mexico State Highway 246|NM 246]]


==Smokey Bear==
==Smokey Bear==
[[File:Capitan gap.jpg|thumb|right|350px|[[Tahoe National Forest]] Fire Engine 731 and Crew at Smokey Bear Viewpoint in June 1990 (temporarily assigned to [[Lincoln National Forest]]) with the [[Capitan Mountains]] and Capitan Gap in the distance. Capitan village is in the valley between the Mountains and the Viewpoint.]]
[[File:Capitan gap.jpg|thumb|[[Tahoe National Forest]] Fire Engine 731 and Crew at Smokey Bear Viewpoint in June 1990 with the [[Capitan Mountains]] and Capitan Gap in the distance. Capitan village is in the valley between the Mountains and the Viewpoint.]]
In spring of 1950, a badly burned [[American black bear|black bear]] cub was rescued from a large [[Capitan Gap fire|forest fire]] at [[Capitan Gap]] in the [[Capitan Mountains]]. First called Hotfoot Teddy, he was later renamed Smokey and became the real-life version of the [[United States Forest Service]] mascot [[Smokey Bear]]. Smokey was later sent to the [[National Zoological Park (United States)|National Zoo in Washington D.C.]], where he lived for 26 years. Upon his death on November 9, 1976,<ref>[http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Publications/ZooGoer/2002/6/smokey.cfm http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Publications/ZooGoer/2002/6/smokey.cfm<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100619235709/http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Publications/ZooGoer/2002/6/smokey.cfm |date=June 19, 2010 }}</ref> Smokey's remains were returned by the government to Capitan and buried at what is now the [[Smokey Bear Historical Park]].<ref>{{Cite web
In spring of 1950, a badly burned [[American black bear|black bear]] cub was rescued from a large [[Capitan Gap fire|forest fire]] at [[Capitan Gap]] in the [[Capitan Mountains]]. First called Hotfoot Teddy, he was later renamed Smokey and became the real-life version of the [[United States Forest Service]] mascot [[Smokey Bear]]. Smokey was later sent to the [[National Zoological Park (United States)|National Zoo in Washington D.C.]], where he lived for 26 years. Upon his death on November 9, 1976,<ref>[http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Publications/ZooGoer/2002/6/smokey.cfm http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Publications/ZooGoer/2002/6/smokey.cfm<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100619235709/http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Publications/ZooGoer/2002/6/smokey.cfm |date=June 19, 2010 }}</ref> Smokey's remains were returned by the government to Capitan and buried at what is now the [[Smokey Bear Historical Park]].<ref>{{Cite web
|url=http://www.smokeybearpark.com
|url=http://www.smokeybearpark.com
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==Transportation==
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'''Major Highways'''
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* [[U.S. Route 380]]
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* [[New Mexico State Highway 48|NM 48]]
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* [[New Mexico State Highway 246|NM 246]]


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Villages in Lincoln County, New Mexico]]
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[[Category:Villages in New Mexico]]
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Latest revision as of 02:37, 6 October 2024

Capitan
Village
Capitan, New Mexico
The Billy the Kid Trail through Capitan
The Billy the Kid Trail through Capitan
Location of Capitan, New Mexico
Location of Capitan, New Mexico
Capitan is located in the United States
Capitan
Capitan
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 33°32′38″N 105°34′59″W / 33.54389°N 105.58306°W / 33.54389; -105.58306
CountryUnited States
StateNew Mexico
CountyLincoln
Area
[1]
 • Total
3.26 sq mi (8.44 km2)
 • Land3.26 sq mi (8.44 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
6,350 ft (1,950 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total
1,391
 • Density426.82/sq mi (164.78/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
88316
Area code575
FIPS code35-11800
GNIS feature ID0923574
Websitevillageofcapitan.org

Capitan is a village in Lincoln County, New Mexico, United States, located north of the Lincoln National Forest between the Capitan and Sacramento Mountains at an elevation of 6,350 feet (1,950 m). The population was 1,489 at the 2010 census. Capitan was founded in the 1890s and incorporated in 1941.

Aerial view of Capitan in 1941

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, Capitan has a total area of 3.2 square miles (8.3 km2), all land. The community is surrounded by high desert mountains and New Mexico cedar, pinon and juniper trees.

Climate

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Climate data for Capitan, New Mexico
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 73
(23) 		73
(23) 		79
(26) 		85
(29) 		94
(34) 		101
(38) 		98
(37) 		97
(36) 		91
(33) 		85
(29) 		79
(26) 		71
(22) 		101
(38)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 49
(9) 		53
(12) 		59
(15) 		68
(20) 		76
(24) 		84
(29) 		83
(28) 		81
(27) 		76
(24) 		68
(20) 		57
(14) 		49
(9) 		67
(19)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 23
(−5) 		25
(−4) 		29
(−2) 		35
(2) 		43
(6) 		49
(9) 		54
(12) 		53
(12) 		47
(8) 		38
(3) 		29
(−2) 		23
(−5) 		37
(3)
Record low °F (°C) −4
(−20) 		−6
(−21) 		−2
(−19) 		8
(−13) 		25
(−4) 		33
(1) 		42
(6) 		41
(5) 		30
(−1) 		8
(−13) 		−11
(−24) 		−15
(−26) 		−15
(−26)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 0.64
(16) 		0.79
(20) 		0.63
(16) 		0.53
(13) 		1.17
(30) 		1.55
(39) 		3.49
(89) 		3.51
(89) 		2.21
(56) 		1.25
(32) 		1.08
(27) 		1.00
(25) 		17.85
(452)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 7
(18) 		6.8
(17) 		4.7
(12) 		1.3
(3.3) 		0.2
(0.51) 		0
(0) 		0
(0) 		0
(0) 		0
(0) 		0.9
(2.3) 		1.9
(4.8) 		9.2
(23) 		32
(80.91)
Source 1: [3]
Source 2: [4]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1940932—
1950575−38.3%
1960552−4.0%
1970439−20.5%
198076273.6%
199084210.5%
20001,44371.4%
20101,4893.2%
20201,391−6.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[5][2]
Capitan Village Hall

As of the census[6] of 2000, there were 1,443 people, 605 households, and 416 families residing in the village. The population density was 450.9 inhabitants per square mile (174.1/km2). There were 717 housing units at an average density of 224.0 per square mile (86.5/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 83.57% White, 0.55% African American, 1.46% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 7.76% from other races, and 2.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 19.20% of the population.

There were 605 households, out of which 26.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.2% were non-families. 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.9% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 29.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $27,188, and the median income for a family was $32,115. Males had a median income of $23,500 versus $16,902 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,062. About 8.3% of families and 13.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.7% of those under age 18 and 12.1% of those age 65 or over.

Smokey Bear

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Tahoe National Forest Fire Engine 731 and Crew at Smokey Bear Viewpoint in June 1990 with the Capitan Mountains and Capitan Gap in the distance. Capitan village is in the valley between the Mountains and the Viewpoint.

In spring of 1950, a badly burned black bear cub was rescued from a large forest fire at Capitan Gap in the Capitan Mountains. First called Hotfoot Teddy, he was later renamed Smokey and became the real-life version of the United States Forest Service mascot Smokey Bear. Smokey was later sent to the National Zoo in Washington D.C., where he lived for 26 years. Upon his death on November 9, 1976,[7] Smokey's remains were returned by the government to Capitan and buried at what is now the Smokey Bear Historical Park.[8]

Transportation

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Major Highways

References

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  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  3. ^ "Historic Averages for Ruidoso, New Mexico". Retrieved June 22, 2017.
  4. ^ "Climate Capitan - New Mexico and Weather". Retrieved June 22, 2017.
  5. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  6. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  7. ^ http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Publications/ZooGoer/2002/6/smokey.cfm Archived June 19, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
  8. ^ "Welcome to Smokey Bear Historical Park". smokeybearpark.com. New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
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