Carrizozo Nestled in the shadows of the
beautiful Sacramento mountain
range, residents and visitors
alike enjoy the pleasant
climate of the high desert, yet
are less than an hour from the
tall pines and skiing areas of
the Lincoln National Forest.
Carrizozo boasts a growing art
community while maintaining a
small town atmosphere.
From its beginnings as an
important railroad town in the
late 1800s, to its modern-day
status as the county seat,
Carrizozo has a rich history.
Visitors are welcome to tour
the newly-opened Carrizozo
Heritage Museum to learn
more about the heritage of the
town. Nearby attractions
include the fascinating Valley
of Fires lava flow & camground
and a 9 hole golf course open
to the public. Nogal A tiny rural village on scenic
hiway 37, home to a small but
talented group of artisans,
features a yearly studio tour
and is home to the elegant
Evergreen Bed and Breakfast
Inn.
White Oaks Once the second largest city in
the state, White Oaks remains
a thriving ghost town of what it
was. One of the finest remaining
gems is a brick four-room
school house with a small
museum documenting the past.
The Miner's Home & Toolshed
Museum is a restored family
home featuring period drawings
and photos. Now home to a
small group of artists and
craftsmen, annual events
include the White Oaks Artists
Studio Tour and the Gold Rush
Days, a rowdy celebration of the
heritage of this unique
community. San Patricio The town was a favorite hangout
of Billy the Kid during the time
of the Lincoln County War.
San Patricio, in more recent
times, has been home to
actress Helen Hayes, author
Paul Horgan and artists Peter
Hurd, Henriette Wyeth and
Michael Hurd. It is home to the
famous Hurd La Rinconada
Gallery.
Historic Lincoln Famous as the
stomping grounds of
Billy the Kid, Lincoln is
an authentic step back
in history. The town is
kept much the same as
it was in the late 1800s.
It features the Lincoln
State Monument
housed in the old
courthouse and a
visitors center where
visitors may view
artifacts from the
1880's. The old Tunstall
store is also an
historically preserved
site.
Lincoln today features
excellent dining at the
Wortley Hotel, the Ellis
Store Bed and
Breakfast Inn, and the
Dolan House, or enjoy a
picnic in the local park.
View old fashioned
weaving looms and
techniques at La
Placita shop.
Rural Lincoln County is a
tourist favorite because of its
beautiful scenery,wonderful
climate, special events,
summer horse racing &
superior winter skiing. Home
to a diverse variety of
excellent galleries, studios &
museums, follow the
back-country lanes and you'll
find an eclectic collection of
period & contemporary art of
the highest caliber-
paintings, sculpture, jewelry,
ceramics, fiber arts,
woodworking, glass and
basketry. Capitan Capitan is ideally located in
the heart of historic Lincoln
County. Home to 2,000
unpretentious residents and
a growing arts community,
the Village is situated
between the Capitan and
Sacramento Mountains at an
elevation of 6,530 feet.
Enjoy a temperate climate,
days filled with brilliant
sunshine cooled by the brisk
mountain breeze.
Founded in the 1890's,
incorporated in 1941, the
Village retains its small town
country flavor.
Buried on the grounds of
the Smokey Bear Historical
Park isSmokey Bear. The park features fire
prevention information, a
xeriscape garden with
walkable pathways and
benches for outdoor
enjoyment.
A conservation seedling
program and a re-leaf
program are sponsored at
the site by the NM State
Forestry Division.