Carrizozo (kahr-i-ZO-zo), town (1990 pop. 1,075), Lincoln co., S central N.Mex., 20 mi/32 km NNW of the Sierra Blanca, 59 mi/95 km NNE of Alamogordo.; 33°38'N 105°52'W. Elev. 5,426 ft/1,654 m. Trade and cattle and sheep-shipping center. Carrizo Peak is 9 mi/14.5 km ENE; Valley of Fires Natl. Recreation Area, in the Malpais volcanic flow area, to W. Town laid out 1899 with coming of RR. Trinity Site, location of 1st atomic bomb test (July 16, 1945), is 33 mi/53 km to W; only open to public once each year. Jicarilla Mts. to NE.
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Lincoln co., S central N.Mex., 20 mi/32 km NNW of the Sierra Blanca, 59 mi/95 km NNE of Alamogordo.; 33°38'N 105°52'W. Elev. 5,426 ft/1,654 m. Trade and cattle and sheep-shipping center. Carrizo Peak is 9 mi/14.5 km ENE; Valley of Fires Natl. Recreation Area, in the Malpais volcanic flow area, to W. Town laid out 1899 with coming of RR. Trinity Site, location of 1st atomic bomb test (July 16, 1945), is 33 mi/53 km to W; only open to public once each year. Jicarilla Mts. to NE.
