Pullin' Chocks

Pepe' goes to Carrizozo, New Mexico and sees Donkeys

Carrizo is Spanish for reed grass, and the northern edge of the Tularosa basin had an abundance of it at the end of the nineteenth century.  The area was named Carrizozo in honor of its main resource by a local ranch foreman, who added the extra zo to emphasize its bounty.  The El Paso and Northeastern Railroad built a depot on Carrizozo Flats, and the town was born.  Though EP&N has long since ceased to exist, Carrizozo remains.  There were no cars or real roads to speak of at this time, so railroads were of supreme importance which made Carrizozo an important location.  In 1913 it was made the county seat for Lincoln County, just as New Mexico was admitted to the Union.  Carrizozo, New Mexico is now a small town located near the geographic center of the state  at the crossroads of Highways 54 and 380.

Clearly now the much smaller town is full of artisans who apparently love DONKEYS as much as we do!

Pepe' parked in Carrizozo being watched by Bat Donkey on the roof of Heart of the Raven

Close up of Bat Donkey

Christian Wedding Donkey in the window

Courtyard full of Donkeys and Hosses

 Zebra Donkey on the wall

 Zorro Donkey ready to swoop down from above!

 That's Zorro Donkey up there

Antique Donkey

 For Sale Donkey....can be yours!

 Boot Shop Donkey, a real Jackass kicker!

Double Donkeys on top at the Heart of the Raven

I thought this courtyard wall was interesting

A mural commemorating The Legend of Four.  On New Mexico's flag we see a red sun with rays streching out from it. There are four groups of rays with four rays in each group. This is an ancient sun symbol of a Native American people called the Zia. The Zia believed that the giver of all good gave them gifts in groups of four. These gifts are:
    The four directions - north, east, south and west.
    The four seasons - spring, summer, fall and winter.
    The day - sunrise, noon, evening and night.
    Life itself - childhood, youth, middle years and old age.

And that is Carrizozo and her Donkeys!