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Carrizozo, New Mexico

Carrizozo Heritage Museum History of life in the southwest. Displays, artifacts, workshops, lectures and giftshop. 103 12th St.

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.

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

Roy's Gift Gallery-

Carrizozo Woman's Club

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

New web site for Carrizozo Chamber of Commerce
the Carrizozo Chamber of Commerce now has it's own web site. For information on visiting or relocating to Carrizozo, please go to www.carrizozochamber.org

Filming in Carrizozo-The Book of Eli
This feature film project starring Denzel Washington and Gary Oldman finished filming in Carrizozo. Look for a release date in January 2010. Check here for updates and more information.

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