Capitan, New Mexico, located in Lincoln County, is known for its history as the former home of Smokey Bear, the famous bear cub who became the symbol of the U.S. Forest Service's fire prevention campaign. The cub was found in the Capitan Mountains in 1950, after surviving a forest fire. Today, the Smokey Bear Historical Park is a notable attraction, featuring exhibits about the bear's life and the history of fire prevention. The town, established in the late 1800s, played a significant role in the Lincoln County War, a notable conflict in the region's history.
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