Propane Atlas

Propane in Capitan

3 propane locations in Capitan, NM.

Of the 3 propane locations listed in Capitan, 1 fills tanks by the gallon, 2 offer tank exchange, and 1 dispenses autogas for vehicles.

Nearby cities in New Mexico with listed propane: Ruidoso Downs (2 locations, about 15 mi), Ruidoso (8 locations, about 15 mi) and Tularosa (3 locations, about 41 mi).

3 locations

Cortez Gas Co

319 E Smokey Bear Blvd, Capitan, NM

Refill · Autogas

Tank exchange in Capitan (2)

Stores listed by the exchange brands' own retailer locators as carrying swap cages for grill-size cylinders. A listing is not a stock check, so call ahead if you need a tank at a particular hour.

Capitan Shell #1420

420 1st Street, Capitan, NM 88316

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

Directions Call store

Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Lincoln County Mercantile

108 E. Smokey Bear Blvd., Capitan, NM 88316

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

Directions Call store

Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Before you go

Refill vs. Tank Exchange: What You Actually Get

Exchange trades a tank; refill sells you gas by the gallon. The difference in what you get home with is larger than most people expect.

When Does a Propane Tank Expire?

Twelve years from the date stamped on the collar, then a requalification interval that depends on the test method. An out-of-date cylinder cannot legally be refilled.