Capulin, CO

Capulin is an unincorporated community, a post office, and a census-designated place located in Conejos County, Colorado, United States. The 2020 census counted 134 residents. Capulin was established by settlers from Ojo Caliente, New Mexico, in 1867. "Capulin" is a regional word for chokecherry. Capulin makes sense once you see how its past, landscape, and current gathering spots overlap. The useful thing to know about Capulin is that its older landmarks and current settings belong to one connected place. Capulin is located in northern Conejos County. Colorado State Highway 15 leads east 8 miles to U.S. Route 285, just north of La Jara, and west then north 22 miles to Monte Vista.