Clovis, NM

About Clovis

• • Singer Carolyn Martin, known for Western swing, hails from Clovis.
• • The 'Clovis Culture,' referring to early North American inhabitants, originated near here.
• • The Belen Cutoff of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway established Clovis.
• • A 1950s UFO sighting near Clovis is featured in local lore and documentaries.
• • The Dust Bowl of the 1930s devastated agriculture, impacting Clovis's economy.
• • Named for Clovis I, a Frankish king, the town was established in 1906.
• • With around 38,000 people, its population is similar to that of Los Alamos.
• • At 4,285 feet, the altitude makes for cooler summers than southern New Mexico.
• • Agriculture, particularly dairy farming, drives much of Clovis's economy.
• • A small town feel with a strong sense of community and old west history.
• • The Dallas Cowboys are the closest NFL team, about a 6-hour drive away.
• • Clovis High School has won multiple state championships in various sports.

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