Variety: New Mexico ranks third in U.S. for filmmaking Oct 28, 2009
Carrizozo s downtown area also was transformed earlier this year into a post-apocalyptic wasteland for The Book of Eli, starring Denzel Washington and Gary Oldman. The Variety article also notes the sizable crew base in New Mexico, which is about 3,000 strong. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Painted bears highlight inaugural event Oct 9, 2009
In New Mexico, Carrizozo has an annual Burro Serenade featuring painted burros. The bears were made by a Nebraska company called Icon Poly, which produces all sorts of fiberglass animals. (Raton Range, AL)
First Bearfest set for October Jul 31, 2009
In New Mexico, Carrizozo has an annual Burro Serenade featuring painted burros. For Raton, Montoya found bears to be the obvious choice. (Raton Range, AL)
"Fashioning New Mexico" New Museum's Premier Exhibition Reveals the History of the Clothes We Wore May 17, 2009
Donors through the years have included the heirs of the Harroun, Manderfield and Armijo families of Santa Fe, the McMillans of Socorro, the Jaramillos from northern New Mexico, and the McDonalds of Carrizozo, to name a few. The pieces cover modern history as well, including a turquoise outfit recalling the grandeur of Dangerous Liaisons-era France. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Rams track teams poised for trophies at state May 9, 2009
5), Mayfield (67), O;ate (61), Las Cruces (26), Carrizozo (14), Santa Teresa (14), Valley (8) and Gadsden (7). Rio Rancho had six first-place finishes at the meet: Dupree in the long jump (22 11. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Lobos Get Last Chance For NCAA Championship Bids Mar 5, 2009
The Carrizozo, N.M. product ran a season-best 54. 05 in last week's MWC silver medal performance, but clocked a school record time of 53. (Golobos.com)
Men's Track and Field Posts Highest Mountain West Finish in School History Mar 1, 2009
The Carrizozo, N.M. native ran a 54. 05, which lowered her NCAA Provisional qualifying time by. (Golobos.com)
Crewnewmexico.com connects job hunters to movie sets Feb 24, 2009
When a production pulls into a town like Carrizozo [where the Denzel Washington film The Book of Eli is shooting] for a month, they ll never see that kind of income again, he said. Annual rates at Crewnewmexico. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Lobos Split Squad For First Road Trips Of 2009 Feb 13, 2009
13 in the 200m - the last home race for the senior from Carrizozo, N.M.. MOUNTAIN WEST CONFERENCE LEADERS. (Golobos.com)
Solomon and Emanuel Set School Records Saturday Feb 8, 2009
This was the last home race for the senior from Carrizozo, N.M.. . (Golobos.com)
