Capitan Mountains

The Capitan Mountains are a small, isolated mountain range located in south-central New Mexico. This compact range is characterized by steep, rugged terrain and is a part of the Lincoln National Forest. The Capitans rise abruptly from the surrounding desert and grassland landscape, providing a scenic contrast. The range is home to a variety of vegetation, including ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, and aspen forests at higher elevations, as well as piñon-juniper woodlands and desert shrubs at lower elevations.