Welcome to the Town of Carrizozo!

Updated on January 1, 2011

This is Carrizozo, the county seat of historic Lincoln County located at the intersection of U.S. Highways 54 and 380.

Population 1,100 � Elevation 5,425
Average rainfall is 12-14 inches.
Average humidity is 10-15%.
Minimal snowfall lasts only a day or two!
Average of 286 days of sunshine.
Compared to the rest of the country, Carrizozo's cost of living is 24.50% Lower than the U.S. average.
Carrizozo public schools spend $6,390 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 13.7 students per teacher in Carrizozo.
The unemployment rate in Carrizozo is 5.80 percent (U.S. avg. is 10.20%).

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Upcoming Events:

Updated on December 1, 2011

City Council Meeting:

2nd Monday, 6 pm, Town Hall.

P & Z Meeting:

4th Tuesday, 6 pm, Town Hall.

Lodgers Tax Meeting:

3rd Thursday, 1 pm, Town Hall .

Chamber of Commerce Meeting:

2nd Tuesday, noon at ROY'S

Women's Club Meeting:

2nd Thursday, 11:30 pm, Woman's Club

Carrizozo Works, Inc Meeting:

3rd Thursday, 5:30 pm, Otero Electric .

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Announcements:

Updated on February 1, 2012.

Town Hall will be Closed Monday February 20 for Presidents Day. Please call the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office with any emergencies.

Our new Website is up and running. We would like to acknowledge the efforts of Leann Weihbrecht and Judy Fitz for their work in helping to put this together.

Meet the New Mayor

Mayor Lee Gross will be available by appointment to see and hear from folks Tuesdays through Thursdays between 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. at Town Hall. Other hours can be arranged upon request. Call Town Hall at 575-648-2371 to make your appointment.


Early Voting Begins February 15, 2012.

Early Town Council voting begins 2/15/2012.

Meet the Candidates Forum
The Carrizozo Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a forum to meet the candidates running for Carrizozo Town Council on Thursday, February 16th at 7 pm in the Lincoln County Commissioner’s Chambers at the County Court House. The event will be moderated by Eileen Sedillo and written questions may be submitted by the audience. Please come and participate.

F-22s RETURN TO FLYING OPS OVER TULAROSA BASIN

Residents in the communities surrounding Holloman Air Force Base can expect the possibility of a periodic sonic boom over the next few days as the base returns to regular F-22 flying operations.

WEATHERIZATION HELP
-- The Rural Development office in Roswell has $7,500 grants as well as guaranteed loans available for people who qualify for help. This could be used for replacing doors, windows and similar aids as well as doing some fairly major construction. Paperwork forms and contact information are available at Town Hall. RD has promised to make this an easy fix for your home and/or business!

The New Mexico Centennial Celebration!
--New Mexico was 100 years old on January 6, 2011! Please visit the NM Centennial Website for information.-- New Mexico Centennial Celebration!

Happy Valentine's Day!

To report an emergency please call the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office at 575-648-2341.

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