Capitan and other towns across New Mexico are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Capitan, NM community.

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New Mexico COVID-19 Cases

New Mexico New Coronavirus Cases:
New Mexico Total Coronavirus Cases: 681,525
New Mexico New Coronavirus Deaths:
New Mexico Total Coronavirus Deaths: 9,236
U.S. New Coronavirus Cases: 1,648
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Last updated June 10, 2023
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Coronavirus News for Capitan

New Mexico Environment Department offering free well testing in Capitan

The state is offering free domestic well water testing on May 4, 2024, in Capitan, New Mexico. The event coincides with Smokey Bear Days. The New Mexico Environment Department is offering tests to the ... More info »

KRQE Albuquerque on MSN - 04/26/2024 05:17am

Smokey Bear's 80th birthday marked with Rudy Wendelin art exhibit in Capitan. Find out how long you'll be able to see it

Smokey Bear Historical Park in Capitan will host a two-week exhibit of Smokey Bear paintings by Rudy Wendelin, celebrating the renown bear's 80th birthday, according to a news release. More info »

Albuquerque Journal - 04/25/2024 08:52am

World War 2 vet from New Mexico laid to rest in Ft. Bayard National Cemetery

A World War 2 veteran from New Mexico has finally been laid to rest in his hometown. According to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, Army Private First Class Richard G. Pitsor of Fort Bayard, New ... More info »

KRQE Albuquerque on MSN - 04/26/2024 02:11pm

New Mexico lawmakers pass on full funding for rural libraries

Proponents of rural public libraries were seeking at least $27 million from New Mexico lawmakers. Only a fraction of the amount – $2.5 million – was allotted. More info »

Las Cruces Sun-News on MSN - 04/10/2024 11:56pm

NM lawmakers pass on full funding for rural libraries

State Sen. Gerald Ortiz y Pino, D-Albuquerque, a proponent of the endowment, had put forward a dedicated bill to fund rural libraries to the tune of $30 million, an amount that would have accommodated ... More info »

KRWG - 04/20/2024 03:22am

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