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With its name derived from the Spanish word “carrizo”
meaning a reed-like grass, an extra “zo” was added to
proclaim the abundance of the grass in the region, and the
town moniker was born. At 5425 feet above sea level, with
an annual rainfall of 12-14 inches, and 10-15% humidity,
Carrizozo boasts four distinct yet mild seasons.
From its beginnings as an important railroad town in the late 1800’s, to its modern-day status as the county seat, Carrizozo has a rich history, and visitors are welcome to tour the newly-opened Carrizozo Heritage Museum to learn more about the heritage of the town. Nearby attractions include the fascinating Valley of Fires lava flow, Three Rivers Petroglyph site, the gold-mining ghost town of White Oaks, and the natural attractions of the Lincoln National Forest and Wilderness areas.
From its beginnings as an important railroad town in the late 1800’s, to its modern-day status as the county seat, Carrizozo has a rich history, and visitors are welcome to tour the newly-opened Carrizozo Heritage Museum to learn more about the heritage of the town. Nearby attractions include the fascinating Valley of Fires lava flow, Three Rivers Petroglyph site, the gold-mining ghost town of White Oaks, and the natural attractions of the Lincoln National Forest and Wilderness areas.
Carrizozo Nestled in the shadows of the beautiful
Sacramento mountain range at the northern edge of the
Tularosa Basin, residents and visitors alike enjoy the
pleasant climate of the high desert, yet are less than an hour
from the tall pines and skiing areas of the Lincoln National
Forest. Carrizozo boasts a variety of lodgings, shops and
restaurants, as well as a growing art community, while still
maintaining a friendly small town atmosphere.
Chamber & Visitor’s Center:
Telephone 575.648.2732
Chamber email [email protected]
Chamber website www.carrizozochamber.org
Carrizozo City Hall: (575) 648-2371
City website www.townofcarrizozo.org
Carrizozo Works www.carrizozoworks.org
Telephone 575.648.2732
Chamber email [email protected]
Chamber website www.carrizozochamber.org
Carrizozo City Hall: (575) 648-2371
City website www.townofcarrizozo.org
Carrizozo Works www.carrizozoworks.org
2014 Officers
President. Pat Cooper
Vice President. Gwendolyn Rogers
Treasurer. Leslie Samora
Recording Secretary, Jacob Verdugo
Grants & Resources liaison, Jim Boswell
President. Pat Cooper
Vice President. Gwendolyn Rogers
Treasurer. Leslie Samora
Recording Secretary, Jacob Verdugo
Grants & Resources liaison, Jim Boswell
PhotoZozo Photographic Gallery
401 12th Street, Carrizozo NM.
Phone: 575-937-1489
Mon: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu - Sat: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun: 12 pm - 5 pm
Come and enjoy this wonderful space enjoy these fine photographs.
401 12th Street, Carrizozo NM.
Phone: 575-937-1489
Mon: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu - Sat: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun: 12 pm - 5 pm
Come and enjoy this wonderful space enjoy these fine photographs.
There is much to see and do
in the Carrizozo area. From
White Sands National Monument
to the south to Spanish ruins and
an old gold mining town to the
north. Consider the contrast
between the first atomic bomb
test site to the west and the
historic town of Lincoln to the
east. Carrizozo makes a great
place to stay while making day
trips to the many area sites.
Carrizozo Historic Sites:
Roy's Drug Store & Gift Gallery-
Registry of Historic Buildings
Carrizozo Woman's Club -
Registry of Historic Buildings
Carrizozo Heritage Museum:
History of life in the southwest.
Displays, artifacts, workshops, lectures and giftshop.
103 12th St. (575) 648-1105
Art Galleries & Antique shops on Central Ave and Historic 12th St.
Carrizozo Historic Sites:
Roy's Drug Store & Gift Gallery-
Registry of Historic Buildings
Carrizozo Woman's Club -
Registry of Historic Buildings
Carrizozo Heritage Museum:
History of life in the southwest.
Displays, artifacts, workshops, lectures and giftshop.
103 12th St. (575) 648-1105
Art Galleries & Antique shops on Central Ave and Historic 12th St.