Carrizozo Travel Guide

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yellow wildflowers and cactus growing in the ancient volcanic pahohoe lava flows in valley of fires recreation area, near carrizozo, new mexico
yellow wildflowers and cactus growing in the ancient volcanic pahohoe lava flows in valley of fires recreation area, near carrizozo, new mexico
Bat Cave at Valley of Fires Recreation Area in New Mexico
Carrizozo is a town in Lincoln County, New Mexico and is the county seat with a population of 996 at the 2010 census. Founded in 1899, the town provided the main railroad access for Lincoln County, and the town experienced significant population growth in the early decades of the 1900s. However, with declining relevance of the railroad, the population of the town has gradually declined. The town is located at the intersection of U.S. Route 54 and U.S. Route 380.
Carrizozo New Mexico Carrizozo is a town in Lincoln County, New Mexico and is the county seat with a population of 996 at the 2010 census. Founded in 1899, the town provided the main railroad access for Lincoln County, and the town experienced significant population growth in the early decades of the 1900s. However, with declining relevance of the railroad, the population of the town has gradually declined. The town is located at the intersection of U.S. Route 54 and U.S. Route 380.

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Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca Ruidoso, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca Ruidoso, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3.5 out of 5
25980 US Highway 70 Ruidoso NM
The price is NZ$194 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$194
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ruidoso. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness centre, a 24-hour front desk and a 24-hour business centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Very clean and great up front service the elderly lady was very nice and respectful made checking in very easy overall just a great place to stay very comfortable

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca Ruidoso, an Ascend Collection Hotel
MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso

MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso

3 out of 5
107 Sierra Blanca Dr Ruidoso NM
Stay at this golf hotel in Ruidoso. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a golf course and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
The staff was friendly, courteous and professional. The included breakfast was a highlight. The jacuzzi was hot and the pool was clean. The towels were older and needed replacing. The rooms were clean and beds comfortable. The linens could be softer. An older hotel but kept up well. Parking was convenient ...

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

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MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso
Crown Point Resort

Crown Point Resort

3 out of 5
220 Crown Drive Ruidoso NM
Stay at this condo in Ruidoso. Enjoy free parking, a fitness centre and tennis courts. Popular attractions Pillow's Funtrackers and Wingfield Park are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (420 reviews)
Clean room very nice condo with an amazing view. Definity will be back in the summer.

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

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Crown Point Resort

Crown Point Resort

3 out of 5
220 Crown Drive Ruidoso NM
Stay at this condo in Ruidoso. Enjoy free parking, a fitness centre and tennis courts. Popular attractions Pillow's Funtrackers and Wingfield Park are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (420 reviews)
Clean room very nice condo with an amazing view. Definity will be back in the summer.

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Crown Point Resort
Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins

Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins

3 out of 5
215 Main Road Ruidoso NM
Stay at this cabin in Ruidoso. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Grindstone Lake and Wingfield Park are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (391 reviews)
Room was clean and very nice

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

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High Sierra Condominium

High Sierra Condominium

3 out of 5
504 Excalibur Rd Ruidoso NM
Stay at this family-friendly condo in Ruidoso. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Casino Apache Travel Center and Pillow's ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (185 reviews)
Room and view were amazing. We will be back and plan to make it a yearly event. R narvaez

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

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Popular places to visit

Valley of Fires Recreation Area, Lava Field in New Mexico

Valley of Fires Recreation Area

Explore the great outdoors at Valley of Fires Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Carrizozo. Experience the area's art scene and museums.

Valley of Fires Recreation Area
Traditionelle Tongefaesse vor einer blau weissen Mauer

White Oaks Pottery

Take the family on an outing to White Oaks Pottery during your trip to Carrizozo. Amble around the area's parks or experience its art scene.

White Oaks Pottery

Gallery 408

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Gallery 408 during your travels in Carrizozo. Experience the area's art scene and museums.

Gallery 408

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