Carrizozo Heritage Museum History of life in the southwest. Displays, artifacts, workshops, lectures and giftshop. 103 12th St. (575) 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. 575-648-2241
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 Street Dance July 24
Historic galleries along 12th street open for browsing and shopping.
Food, cold drinks and ice cream to benefit Woman's Club "raise the roof" fund.
Dance to Susan Kolb, global chillin' band
Old Tyme fun! 5pm to 9pm July 24
Town Council Meeting time changed
Town Council meeting has changed to the 2nd Monday of every month.