Welcome to Carrizozo, New Mexico 
Announcements
Monthly Business Meeting
July 9th at 5:15pm at Carrizozo Works Office (located on corner of Central and Hwy 54(south)in Carrizozo.
Grand Opening
June 29th at 10am at the Lone Star Plumbing on Hwy 380 and E Ave owned by Eddie & Hilde Lomax. We will also celebrate the Lunch Wagon owned by Vickie & Ray Hughes and they will be serving food.
Community Event
Celebrate the 4th of July in Carrizozo at Valle del Sol Park on Hwy 380. Live music by Paul Pino & the Tone Daddies at 4pm. Brisket dinner from 5pm to 8pm. Tickets are $7 in advance and $8 at the gate. Kids meal is $5 under 12 years. Fireworks display by the Carrizozo Volunteer Fire Department. Advance ticket sales at Otero Electric, Carrizo Mtn. Hardware, The Caboose and many chamber volunteers. Support the Luminaria Fund and many Chamber events.
Hot Topics/Hot Coffee
Thursday, June 20 at 7:30 AM at the Carrizozo Heritage Museum. The speaker is Ms. Aimee Bennett of the Lincoln County Public Health Office. Ms. Bennett will address current and future healthcare issues in Lincoln County. Everyone is invited.
Visitors Center
Local musician Gwendolyn Watson will play her cello while she greets visitors at the Caboose. June dates are the 8, 13, 22 and 27.
Business After Hours
Alli's Salon is showcased. Visit Alli Waggoner on Monday, July 15th from 5:15 to 6:15pm. Her salon is at 1202 E Avenue (next to Roy's). Great hair products
WEBSITE
The new and improved website will be re-launched soon.
Community Event
September 2, 2013 -- Labor Day Street Fair. Contact Fran 575-973-0571 to be part of the team.
2013 Officers
President Fran Altieri, Vice President Welda Grider, Treasurer Leslie Samora, Corresponding Secretary Frank Thompson, Recording Secretary -- open position
Carrizozo Chamber Relocation Information
If you are considering relocating to Carrizozo either to live or to start a business, there are plenty of people here ready to help. From houses for sale and rent to open land to build on, Carrizozo offers a number of options. Our new 3500 acre sub-division at Valle del Sol offers residential lots of 3, 5 and 10 acres. There is also commercial property available. See our members page for real estate, plumbing and remodelling businesses.
Our electric service is provided by Otero County Electric Cooperative, and phone and broadband DSL service is offered by Tularosa Basin Telephone Company. Zia Natural Gas provides gas service. You can get information about schools, churches and other organizations as well as government information at the Town's web site www.townofcarrizozo.com. Or visit the phone directory Directory Plus Check our business page for other real estate/rental companies and other businesses that are ready to help you with your relocation requirements. Ruidoso Ford is one of our corporate members so check them out if you are in need of a car or service.
Carrizozo has a number of art galleries and antique shops as well. Check out Gallery 408 on historic 12th St. as well as Fortelny Fine Art. And if you are spending a few nights the Sands Motel is one of three in Carrizozo and Carrizozo Market on Cental Ave satifies our grocery needs.
Carrizozo also has many business opportunities. With its unique location at the cross roads of two major highways in the state, railroad with sidings, an airport with small jet capabilities, and an industrial park, starting or relocating a business here has many advantages. Currently Carrizozo is in need of these businesses:
Pharmacy/Drug Store
General Merchandise Store
Laundromat
Car Wash
Recreation Center
Please contact the Carrizozo Chamber of Commerce for more information