Friday, February 18, 2011

Carrizozo in Lincoln County


Carrizozo came into being when the railroad came to town around 1900. It was cattle country and became the county seat of Lincoln County - the area had been the haunt of Billy the Kid, in central-southeast part of state.
Today it is has lost it's luster and livelihood and is trying for a rebirth as an artsy town. Galleries are springing up - and the Burro gimmick is hoping to attract visitors.







A prime candidate for greenchile cheeseburger of the year award is found at the Outpost, a dimly-lit bar with pool tables. Tho a bit oversized - the loosely packed hamburger was crispy on outside (cowboy style) without being dry on the inside. Well-slathered with green chile and the prerequisite mustard, tomato, onion, lettuce. And the French fries were outstanding !


...eaten under one of the many antlered creatures on display . This one a local elk.

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