Carrizozo is a town in Lincoln County, New Mexico, United States. It 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.

What does Carrizozo mean in English?

Carrizozo (Lincoln County) Cbaer/Wikipedia. This railroad town was originally called Carrizo Flats, named for the nearby Carrizo (or reed grass) River. The extra "zo" was added to signify the abundance of the area.

What does the word Albuquerque mean?

According to the City of Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau, the word Albuquerque comes from the Latin words “albus” and “quercus,” meaning “white oak.” ... Today, Albuquerque, has a metro population of 907,000 according to a 2014 Albuquerque Economic Development report.