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Capitan Ideally located in the heart of historic Lincoln County is home to 2,000 friendly residents and a growing arts community, the Village is situated between the Capitan and Sacramento Mountains at an elevation of 6,530 feet. Enjoy a temperate climate, days filled with brilliant sunshine cooled by the brisk mountain breeze.

Founded in the 1890's, incorporated in 1941, the Village retains its
small town country flavor. Buried on the grounds ofthe Smokey Bear Historical Park is Smokey Bear. The park features fire prevention information, a xeriscape garden with walkable pathways and benches for outdoor enjoyment. A conservation seedling program and a re-leaf program are sponsored at the site by the NM State Forestry Division.

A small library where
big things happen!
Capitan Public Library is one of three full-service public libraries in Lincoln County. Founded in 1996, it has become a vital, steadily growing, and constantly evolving community resource, enriching the lives of many. Everyone is welcome to use the library and library cards are free to all Lincoln County residents. We invite you to use our public computers with free Internet, as well as free WiFi.

Village of Capitan
Mayor & Board of Trustees
Mayor: Dennis Haskell
575.354.3232
Mayor Pro Tem: Diane Riska
575.354.2529
Trustee: Lilly Bradley
575.973.4620
Trustee: Ricky Lamay
575.937.0550
Trustee: Jean Coulton
575.354.0033
Municipal Judge: J.D. Roehrig
575.354.3386

RUIDOSO BRANCH: 398 Sudderth Drive, Ruidoso NM 88345.
Office: 575-247-2503 Fax: 575-257-2503, [email protected]
CAPITAN BRANCH: 103 E. Smokey Bear Blvd., Capitan NM 88316
Office: 575-354-5030 Fax: 575-354-0354