Capulin Volcano in northeastern New Mexico is a dramatic example of the volcanic processes that shaped the region. About 60,000 years ago, thunderous explosions sent molten rock thousands of feet into the air; as it cooled and fell, it built a classic cinder cone nearly as tall as the Empire State Building. Today the forested volcano provides habitat for mule deer, wild turkey, black bear, and other wildlife, and a 2-mile road to the summit and paved trails in the crater and around its rim provide access and views of the surrounding western volcanic landscape.