Carrizozo Heritage Museum History of life in the southwest. Displays, artifacts, workshops, lectures and giftshop. 103 12th St. (505) 648-1105
Valley of Fires Lava Flow-located just a few miles West of Carrizozo, this flow occurred 1500 years ago. Follow the self-guided trail through the flow to see the amazing lava formations. 505-648-2241
White Mountain Wilderness Area-Wilderness hiking and backpacking
Lincoln National Forest-Covering a good portion of Lincoln County
Salinas Monument-3 Spanish missions and Pueblos
Capitan Wilderness Area-Wilderness hiking, backpacking and hunting
Three Rivers Petroglyph Park-20,000 images along a 1 mile trail
Trinity Site First Atomic Bomb Test Site. Open 1st Saturday in April and October
Historic Buildings
Nearby Towns of Interest
Capitan-Home of Smokey Bear
Cloudcroft - Small mountain town with ski area, National Forest, and nearby Sunspot observatory
Lincoln-Billy the Kid and the Lincoln County Wars
Ruidoso-In Sacramento Mountains, Ski Apache ski area
Tularosa-30 miles South of Carrizozo. City of Roses
White Oaks-Visit an old gold mining town with a rich history
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Music in the Parks-Valle Del Sol Gazebo
The second Music in the Parks free concerts will be held at the gazebo at Valle Del Sol, just east of the Golf Course. Featuring the Rich Chorle Blues Band. Free. Bring a hat and water. June 1st Starts at 2pm.
Gold Rush Days-White Oaks
Take a trip back in time to when gold mining was a common way of life. Celebrating the heydays of life in White Oaks, there will be fun, music, gold panning, muzzleloader demonstrations, and parades. May 31st and June 1st in White Oaks, just 12 miles north of Carrizozo.