Cedarvale Cemetery (state historic site, grave of the first New Mexico governor, W.C. McDonald). Old White Oaks schoolhouse museum, artist studios, 3 miles north of US-54 to White Oaks turnoff (12 miles northeast of Carrizozo via US-54 and NM-349)
Carrizozo, NM Historic BuildingsSite of first atomic explosion on July 16, 1945. Caravan or individual travel available....
Restored 1800s family home in White Oaks from gold-boom era. Photos, drawings, displays, self-guided tour. Toolshed displays ...
Former landmark hotel, built in 1918. Local history, pioneer families' mementos....
Petty, Buddy Holly, Buddy Knox, Roy Orbison & Fireballs recorded here....