Announcements
Carrizozo Chamber meeting time changes
The Carrizozo Chamber of Commerce will meet the second Tuesday of each month at 5:15 in the community room of the Otero County Electric Co-op in Carrizozo.
2012 Membership Applications available now
The Carrizozo Chamber of Commerce membership applications are now available. Check the link on the home page and on the membership page.
Appreciate Your Artist Dinner, Feb 18th
The Carrizozo Chamber of Commerce is hosting the "Appreciate Your Artist" Dinner on Feb 18th beginning at 5 pm at the Nike Ballroom in Carrizozo. The Chamber is honoring the artists of the Carrizozo area who bring tourists and tourist dollars to Carrizozo. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased on line at
Tickets or at the Carrizozo Market. Join us for an evening of food, fun and live music.
Clean and Renewable Energy in Carrizozo
Governor Bill Richarson has set forth the goal of New Mexico becoming the nations leader in clean and renewable energy. In the recently released Green Jobs Guidebook, five goals are stated
- Be the Leader in Renewable Energy Exports
- Be the Center of the North American Solar Industry- Make New Mexico the "Solar Valley" of the U. S.
- Lead the Nation in Green Grid Innovation
- Be a Center of Excellence for Green Building and Energy Efficiency
- Have a Highly Skilled and Ready-to-Work Workforce
Carrizozo fully supports these goals and is working toward a greater use of clean and renewable energy both at the municipal and individual levels.