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Annual Chamber Banquet

CLOVIS, NM – December 17th – Special year, special people and special ops helped set this year’s theme for the 2007 Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Banquet. “Special Celebration” is the theme of the banquet that will be held Friday, January 18th at the Clovis Civic Center, located at...

Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce Seeking Items for Official 2009 Calendar of Events

The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce hosts a community events calendar on its website, www.clovisnm.org and distributes an electronic monthly calendar to all of our members. Not only is this a great way to keep up with all that is going on in the community, it is a way...

Leadership Clovis is Underway and has a Whole New Look

Leadership Clovis has branched out from its normal routine and has added a whole new division. Thanks to Plains Regional Medical Center’s generous donation, the first Youth Leadership Clovis class was introduced to the members of the Leadership Clovis. The class includes eight Clovis High School junior and senior students...

7th and Main Street Might have a New 24FT Neighbor moving in this December

Clovis, NM -- A 24 ft Christmas tree could be the newest addition to the downtown district in Clovis. At the Clovis/Curry County Chamber Board luncheon on October 18th, the City of Clovis thanked Mr. Sullivan, Chairman of the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce Retail Committee, for his fundraising efforts...

Joe's Bootshop Wins VIVA Award

Albuquerque, NM – The VIVA Awards winners were announced this past Thursday night at the annual VIVA awards banquet held in Albuquerque. Joe’s Boot Shop was one of the lucky businesses to receive this distinguished award. According to the Association of Commerce and Industry’s website, six VIVA awards were presented...

Veteran's Day Parade is Almost Here!!

Clovis, NM – Floats, horses, veterans groups, scout and youth groups and the Shriners are just a few participants in the annual Veteran’s Day Parade beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Hilltop parking lot ending on Main Street. The theme of this year’s parade is “All Gave...

Five Weeks of Christmas Shopping Bonanza; Who Could Ask for More

Clovis, NM – The Clovis/Curry County Chamber is gearing up for the Christmas Shopping Season with style. To encourage “Shop Clovis at Christmas,” the Chamber’s Retail Committee has organized a 5-week promotion, taking place at local shops all over Clovis. This event starts November 17th and will go through December...

Chamber Membership Breakfast

Come help the Chamber kick off the “Shop Clovis at Christmas” event at the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce membership breakfast hosted by Amanda’s Floral. The breakfast will be held Friday, November 17th at 7 a.m. at Amanda’s Floral located at 1514 N. Prince.

The breakfast will officially kick off...

Chamber Names L.J. Jenkins as Honorary Ambassador for Clovis and Curry County

Clovis, NM – In today’s Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce Board meeting, L.J. Jenkins was named Honorary Ambassador for Clovis and Curry County. L.J., the 19-year-old super star bull rider, just got home from the Professional Bull Riders World Finals in Las Vegas. He came home with a little more...

Shop Clovis at Christmas 5-Week Shopping Bonanza...

Week 1
Nov. 17: Kicks off at 7.a.m, Nov. 17, Amanda’s Floral (monthly Chamber
Breakfast). Promote opening hearts and businesses by beginning the
Holiday season’s events. Ask merchants to offer punch & cookies to
customers throughout the day.

Nov. 17-18: Launch Shop Clovis at Christmas giveaway (during Chamber
Breakfast). Entry...

Santa is Coming to Clovis in Style!!

Clovis, NM – The latest report from the North Pole is that Santa Claus will be coming to Clovis on Friday, November 24th. He’s scheduled to arrive at Joe’s Boot Shop at 9 am. Although it won’t be 8 reindeer bringing him to Clovis, the elves from Southwest Med-Evac will...

Reserve Your 2007 Chamber of Commerce Monthly Breakfast Today!!

2006 was a great year for the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce. Now that the 2006 year is almost over, it is time to start gearing up for 2007, the Clovis’ centennial year. Because 2007 will be such an exciting year for the Clovis community, the Chamber is asking for...

December 1st: Deadline to Enter the Christmas Lights Parade and Running of the Elves

Clovis, NM – Christmas is just around the corner and twinkle lights, garland, and presents are beginning to pop up all over town. To help start off a great Christmas season, the 2006 Christmas Lights Parade is scheduled for December 2 and parade entry deadlines are coming up soon.

The theme...

Kid's Ornamental Christmas at the North Plains Mall!!

Clovis, NM – Free food, pictures with Santa and goodie bags are just a few reasons the Clovis/Curry County Chamber is asking parents to bring their kids to the Dillard’s Court in the North Plains Mall this Saturday, December 9th from 9-10 am. Kids’ Ornamental Christmas is the name of...

It's Time for the Annual Awards Nominations

The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2006 Annual Awards. The deadline for all nominations is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 29, 2006. The 2006 award nomination form is available on the chamber website – www.clovisnm.org or you can call 505-763-3435 for a faxed...

Mayor Lansford will be giving a Water Update at the Leadership Clovis Lunch

This Wednesday, December 13th at 11:30 a.m. Mayor David Lansford will join the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Clovis Class for lunch. Mayor Lansford will be giving a water update to the class. All media is invited to join this event.

Leadership Clovis was developed to enhance the leadership...

Flying J Wranglers are Coming to Clovis!!

If a parade, 24-foot Community Christmas tree, shopping deals all over town and Santa arriving to Clovis in a helicopter is not enough holiday cheer, the Flying J Wranglers’ Benefit Christmas Concert should be just enough to hold you over ‘til Christmas.

December 16, 7:00 p.m. at the historic Lyceum Theater,...

Chamber Legislative Breakfast Date has Changed to December 21st

Please Notice the Date Change - The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to the Legislative Breakfast. Wells Fargo will be hosting this month's breakfast. The date has been changed to Thursday, December 21st at 7 a.m. at Business Enterprise Center, 105 E. Grand to accommodate the legislators’...

Shop Clovis at Christmas 5-Week Event Coming to an End this Week

Clovis, NM – The Clovis/Curry County Chamber Retail Committee’s 5-week promotion is coming to an end this weekend. Shop Clovis at Christmas has already counted down 4 great weeks of Holiday fun and savings. From Santa arriving in a helicopter to the giant Christmas tree and Kids’ Ornamental Christmas, the...

Chamber Banquet Kicks off Centennial Celebration

The Clovis/Curry County Chamber Banquet will be the first official 2007 centennial event for 100-year anniversary of Clovis. The banquet will be held on Friday, January 12, 2007 at The Clovis Civic Center located at 801 Schepps Blvd. The festivities will begin with a reception honoring the chamber’s past presidents...

Register Now for the Legislative Dinner in Santa Fe

The Clovis/Curry County and Portales/Roosevelt County Chambers & Economic Development organizations are having their annual Clovis/Portales Microplex Legislative Activities in Santa Fe on January 28th and 29th. There are expected to be over 100 community leaders from Curry and Roosevelt Counties attending the dinner. To make reservations please call the...

Hank Baskett Jersey Auctioned Off

An autographed Hank Baskett jersey was auctioned off last week at the Clovis/Curry County Chamber Banquet. The highest bidders were Tom & Gail Martin of Taco Box who generously donated $3,000 for the coveted #84 Philadelphia Eagles jersey. The proceeds were donated to the Oasis Child Advocacy Center through the Curry...

Come and Get Em!

This Friday, February 2nd the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce will begin disbursing, in bulk, their 2007 Chamber Profiles to local Chamber members around Clovis and Curry County. The profiles include information on Clovis’ history, Cannon Air Force Base, weather, shopping, dining, lodging, education and healthcare just to name a...

Clovis Commemorative Calendars on Sale at the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce

To celebrate Clovis’ 100-year birthday, The Clovis News Journal has distributed commemorative calendars to the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce which are currently on sale for $10. These 12-month calendars include pictures from the past and a historical timeline for...

Legislative Dinner is a Big Success in Santa Fe

CLOVIS, NM – January 30th - Lt. Governor Diane Dennish and area legislators, along with over 100 community leaders from Clovis and Portales, attended the annual Clovis/Portales Legislative Dinner and Reception held in Santa Fe this past January 28th and 29th.

The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce, Roosevelt County Chamber...

Chamber Membership Breakfast

CLOVIS, NM – January 31st – It is time to Rise and Shine in 2007! The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce invites you to join us for our first 2007 membership breakfast on Friday, February 9th at 7 am. This month’s breakfast is sponsored and hosted by CyberCity, located at...

Madden '07 Best of Eastern New Mexico Tournament at the Clovis Civic Center

CLOVIS, NM – February 9th – Calling all gamers!! The Clovis Civic Center has partnered up with Hastings, CyberCity, Mix 107.5, Domino's Pizza, McDonald's, Taco Box, Papa Murphy’s Pizza, Sunglass Source, Lance, and Sports Connection to bring you the Madden ’07 Best of Eastern New Mexico Tournament. This gaming tournament...

"Believe in Me" Hollywood Movie Premier is coming to Clovis

CLOVIS, NM – February 12th – The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the first ‘Sneak Preview’ Hollywood premier screening of the movie ‘Believe in Me’ that was filmed in and around the Clovis area in the fall of 2004. The Hollywood Premier will be shown at...

Purchase Your Believe in Me 'Sneak Peek' Hollywood Movie Premier Tickets this Monday

CLOVIS, NM – February 23rd – Don’t Forget to purchase and pick up your Believe In Me ‘Sneak Peek’ Hollywood Movie Premier and Red Carpet Reception tickets, this Monday, February 26 at 8:00 a.m. on the first floor of the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce, located at 105 E. Grand. ...

A Little Bit More than Dinner and a Movie

CLOVIS, NM – March 7th – Tinsel Town is coming to Clovis!! Thursday, March 8th the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce and North Plains Mall Cinema 7 Allen Theaters have teamed up to bring a little bit of Hollywood to Clovis. So make sure you have purchased and picked up...

Chamber Membership Breakfast

CLOVIS, NM – March 15th – It is time to Rise and Shine in March! The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce invites you to join us for our monthly membership breakfast on Friday, March 16th at 7 am. This month’s breakfast is sponsored and hosted by the Lighthouse Mission, located...

Believe in Me Memorabilia Now for Sale at the Chamber

CLOVIS, NM – Posters, props, photos, t-shirts and other ‘Believe In Me’ memorabilia is now for sale at the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce. Following the Movie Premier and Red Carpet Reception there was a high demand from local fans to purchase a small part of the ‘Believe In Me’...

Roundhouse Review Breakfast

CLOVIS, NM – April 5th – Join the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce, Clovis Community College and the Association of Commerce and Industry of New Mexico (ACI) at the Roundhouse Review Breakfast. It will be held in the Commons Area of Clovis Community College located at 801 Schepps Blvd, at...

FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Now Open

CLOVIS, NM – April 9th –FEMA has officially opened their doors at the Disaster Recovery Center to all Clovis and Curry County disaster victims. The Disaster Recovery Center is located at the Lincoln Jackson Elementary School Gymnasium, 206 Alphon St. and their office hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m....

Time Capsule Ceremony: Unearthing 50 years of Clovis' History

CLOVIS, NM – April 12th – Artifacts, ideas, and accomplishments of Clovis and Curry County for the past 50 years will be unearthed Friday, April 13 in front of the Clovis Fire Department, located at 321 Mitchell St at 2:00 p.m. The Ceremony is to honor Clovis’ past 50 years...

Hank Basket III Tee'd off about Child Abuse Benefit Golf Scramble

CLOVIS, NM – April 13th –The annual golf benefit scramble for the Oasis Children’s Advocacy Center will be getting ready to tee-off Saturday, April 28th at 8 a.m. with registration beginning at 7 a.m. at the Chaparral Country Club. This benefit golf scramble is limited to 36 teams. Hank Basket...

Chamber Membership Breakfast

CLOVIS, NM – May 7th – It is time to rise and shine and go back to school…Clovis Municipal Schools that is! The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce invites you to join us for our May 2007 membership breakfast on Friday, May 11th at 7 am. This month’s breakfast is...

Centennial Coins Now On Sale

CONTACT: Jenni Gee
505-763-3435
jenni@clovisnm.org

May 25, 2007

CLOVIS, NM – May 25^th – It’s official, the Professional Bull Riding Discovery Tour will be coming to Clovis on September 21-22. The ultimate rodeo event will be held at the Mounted Patrol Arena and tickets will go on sale at...

June 7th: Deadline To Enter The 2007 Pioneer Days Parade

CLOVIS, NM – June 1^st – Pioneer Days is just around the corner and that means the deadline to enter the Pioneer Days Parade is coming up soon. June 7^th is the final day entries will be accepted for the Pioneer Days Parade.

Southwest Cheese sponsors local MS walk

Clovis, NM - April 26th, 2008 - Southwest Cheese is sponsoring a walk to raise money to help with the fight to find a cure for multiple sclerosis. The walk is on April 26 at Clovis Community College. Registration starts at 9 a.m. We would like to encourage people to...

Educational Dairy Exhibit: Ribbon Cutting

CLOVIS, NM – June 28^th– In celebration of June as National Dairy Month, the Southwest Dairy Farmers has recently donated a dairy exhibit to the Business Enterprise Center in Clovis and a special ribbon cutting will be held for this educational dairy exhibit. ...

Lighting Up The Sky On The 4th Of July

CLOVIS, NM – June 28^th– With Independence Day right around the corner the Chamber of Commerce would like to send a big thanks to all the generous sponsors whose contributions will help make this years’ Smoke...

1st Ever Dairy Boat Races At Green Acres Lake

CLOVIS, NM – July 2^nd – Strap on your cow patterned racing gear , because the Dairy Industry is coming to Green Acres Lake for the 1^st Ever Dairy Boat Races, this 4^th of July. The 15 pre-registered teams will...

The Great Race Is Coming To Town

CLOVIS, NM – July 5^th – Clovis is gearing up for the arrival of The Great Race on Monday July 9. The overnight...

The High Plains Junior Rodeo Finals Are Heading To Clovis

CLOVIS, NM – July 12^th – The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce is getting geared up for the 2007 High Plains Junior Rodeo Finals. The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce has sponsored this event for 13 years and is looking forward...

The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce is Ranked Third in the State for Fastest Growing Chamber

Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce was announced to be the 3rd fastest growing Chamber and 5th in size in the state of New Mexico, according to the New Mexico Business Weekly. During the Week of January the 11th, The New Mexico Business Weekly announced the top 25 Chambers in the...

Representative Anna Crook Partners With The Office Depot Foundation, Distributes Hundres Of Backpacks To Local Children In Need

(CLOVIS, NM) – Representative Anna Crook (Republican-Clovis) and The Office Depot Foundation are pleased to announce that Parkview Elementary, Highland Elementary, Hartley House has been chosen to receive backpacks containing essential school supplies as part of the Foundation’s 7th Annual National Backpack Program in partnership with the National Foundation for...

Clovis Wins 2007 Telly Award

CLOVIS, NM – August 21st – The 28th Annual Telly Awards were given out and together the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce and Production Outfitters, out of Albuquerque, received the Bronze 2007 Telly Award for the category of Local, Regional, or Cable Television Programs, Segments, or Promotional Pieces. ‘Welcome to...

Cannon Appreciation Day

CLOVIS, NM – August 21st – The annual Cannon Appreciation Day will be held on August 24th at 11:30 a.m. at the Unity Park, adjacent to the visitor center right inside the main gate. The event is open to all Cannon Air Force Base employees and families, both military and...

Roundhouse Review Breakfast

CLOVIS, NM – August 27th – Join the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce and the Association of Commerce and Industry of New Mexico (ACI) for the ACI Breakfast. It will be held at the Clovis Civic Center, located at 801 Schepps Blvd, at 7:00 a.m. on Friday September 14th. The...

Rock N Roll Your Way To The Chamber To Purchase Your 2007 Music Festival Tickets!

CLOVIS, NM – August 31st – Put on your favorite Elvis tune and roll-up the sleeves of your old white t-shirt, because the 1950’s are coming to Clovis!! This coming September 6, 7 and 8 the Clovis Music Festival will be rockin’ your socks off at the Clovis Civic Center. ...

The Professional Bull Riders Ride The Rage Into Clovis NM

CLOVIS, NM – September 19th ¬– Hang on tight Clovis, because the Professional Bull Riders are taking the Curry County Fairgrounds by storm on Friday, September 21st and Saturday, September 22nd 2007. 45 of the world’s toughest athletes are coming to town, followed by the men who dare to ride...

Be Part of the 2008 Chamber of Commerce

CLOVIS, NM – September 26th ¬– The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce is proud to present an advertising opportunity for the 2008 Community Magazine and Membership Guide for all Chamber members. The Community Magazine is the official resource for visitors and newcomers relocating to Clovis and Curry County, as well...

Non-Profits Organizations and Leadership Clovis Class Partner up for the 2007 Non-Profit Agency Fair

CLOVIS, NM – October 2 – The 2007 Non-Profit Agency Fair will be held October 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Common’s Area at Clovis Community College, highlighting Non-Profit Agencies in the Clovis/Curry County area. This will be the 3rd year that the Leadership Clovis Class has partnered...

Clovis High School and Leadership Clovis Partner Up For The 2008 Youth Leadership Clovis Class

CLOVIS, NM – October 4th ¬– This will be the 2nd year that Leadership Clovis has branched out from its normal class size and has added a Youth Leadership Clovis Class. Thanks to Plains Regional Medical Center’s generous donation, Youth Leadership Clovis class will be introduced to the members of...

Ribbon Cutting - Herb Mignery Bronze Sculpture

The City of Clovis is pleased to announce the unveiling of a bronze statue at a ribbon cutting scheduled for 8:30 a.m., Friday, October 5th 2007 at the Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Boulevard, Clovis. The piece, entitled “Dusty Winds/Dainty Lace”, is of a Pioneer Woman and was created in...

Clovis Nabs Economic Award

CLOVIS, NM – October 8th – Teamwork among local entities is the main factor that led to Clovis being awarded an economic development award from the governor, said Greg Williams, economic development director for the Eastern Plains Council of Government.

The new award was announced during the Governor’s Economic Development...

Cummins Natural Gas Engines Wins Viva Award

CLOVIS, NM – October 24th – The 2007 VIVA Awards winners were announced Tuesday night, October 23rd at the annual VIVA awards banquet held in Albuquerque. Cummins Natural Gas Engines was one of the honored businesses to receive this distinguished award. According to the Association of Commerce and Industry’s website,...

Chamber Membership Breakfast: Juanito

CLOVIS, NM – November 8th ¬– Come celebrate with Juanito’s Restaurant and the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce for the November membership breakfast on Friday, November 9th at 7 am. This month’s breakfast is sponsored and hosted by Juanito’s Restaurant, located at 1608 Mabry Drive.

The membership breakfasts are monthly events...

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

The lighting of the Christmas tree and holiday lights located at the Curry County Courthouse will take place at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 20th, 2007. The Clovis High School Chamber Choir will be performing Christmas Carols and cookies and hot chocolate will be served. Representatives from Curry County, City of...

Christmas Lights Parade is Almost Here

CLOVIS, NM – November 13th ¬– Christmas is just around the corner and twinkle lights, garland, and presents are beginning to pop up all over town. To help start off a great Christmas season, the 2007 Christmas Lights Parade is scheduled for Saturday, December 8 and parade entry deadlines...

Murder Mystery Dinner Has Been Postponed

CLOVIS, NM - The scheduled Leadership Clovis & Family and Children Court Services (FCCS) Murder Mystery Dinner on December 1st upstairs at the Main Street Crafters Mall has been postponed to February 8th at the Clovis Civic Center.

Any individuals who purchased tickets can collect their full reimbursement at...

Annual Awards Nomination

The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2007 Annual Awards. The deadline for all nominations is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 21, 2007.

The annual awards include 2007 Citizen of the Year, 2007 Chamber Volunteer of the Year and the 2007 Heart Award. The award recipients...

Flying J Wranglers are coming to Clovis

CLOVIS, NM - The Flying J Wranglers’ Benefit Christmas Concert is coming to town. Dec 22, 7 PM at the historic Lyceum Theater, Flying J Wrangles will be performing to help raise money for the Miss NM, Pioneer Days Rodeo Pageants and scholarship funds. The concert is sponsored by Joe’s...

Chamber Legislative Breakfast

CLOVIS, NM – Help the Chamber wrap up the centennial year’s success at the Chamber Legislative Breakfast. The breakfast will be held on Friday, December 14th at 7 AM at Business Enterprise Center, located at 105 E Grand Ave. and everyone is encouraged to attend.

The Legislative Breakfast...

Miss Rodeo NM Is Headed To Vegas To Try Her Luck!!

CLOVIS, NM – November 19th ¬– Clovis, New Mexico Native, Ashlee Stallings, is headed to the Las Vegas, Nevada to compete in the Miss Rodeo America Pageant this coming December. Ashlee will represent the State of New Mexico in horsemanship, appearance, personality and speech competitions during the week-long pageant at...

Wildcats Need No Comeback This Time

LAS CRUCES — Only one team has reached the Class 5A state football title game more times than the Clovis Wildcats in the last seven years — the team they’ll face in this year’s finals, two-time defending state champion Mayfield.

Clovis reached its third 5A final in four years and...

Christmas Tree Conveys Community

Portales ~ During the Christmas Season we take time to count our blessings and we make a wish for blessings to come to others, especially those in need.
United Way of Eastern New Mexico asks you to join us on the Square in Portales Wednesday, December 5th and put...

Chamber Legislative Breakfast

CLOVIS, NM – December 10th – The Chamber Legislative Breakfast will be held on Friday, December 14th at 7 AM at Norman & Vi Petty Rock N Roll Museum, located at 105 E. Grand Avenue and all Chamber members are encouraged to attend.

Wells Fargo Bank will sponsor...

Centennial Holiday Open House

CLOVIS, NM – December 17th – As the final celebration of Clovis’ 100th Anniversary, the Clovis Centennial Committee, City of Clovis, Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce and Clovis Industrial Development Corporation cordially invite the community to celebrate the Holiday Open House of the Business Enterprise Center. The event will be...

Ag 50 Member is Recognized for Distinguished Service Award

CLOVIS, NM – December 17th – AG 50 member, Pat Woods was the recipient of the 2007 Distinguished Service to Agriculture award, from the State’s largest agricultural organization at the 90th annual meeting of the New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau held in Albuquerque.

According to the New Mexico Farm-Livestock Bureau...

Annual Chamber Banquet

CLOVIS, NM – December 17th – Special year, special people, special times and Special Ops helped set this year’s theme for the 2008 Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Banquet. “A Special Celebration” is the theme of the banquet that will be held Friday, January 18th at the Clovis Civic...

February Chamber Membership Breakfast: Hosted by Matt 25 Hope Center

CLOVIS, NM – January 25th ¬– Come celebrate with Matt 25 Hope Center and the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce for the February membership breakfast on Friday, February 8th at 7 am. This month’s breakfast is sponsored and hosted by the Matt 25 Hope Center, located at 1200 N Thornton...

Legislative Dinner: A Big Success

CLOVIS, NM – January 25th - CLOVIS, NM – January 25th - Area legislators were greeted by approximately 150 community leaders from the Clovis and Portales area at the annual Clovis/Portales Legislative Dinner in Santa Fe on January 21st. The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce, Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce...

Friends of Cannon Application

Clovis, NM – January 25th - Col. Tim Leahy, Commander of Cannon’s 27th Special Operations Wing, announced a new program at the Committee of Fifty breakfast: “The Friends of Cannon.” This program will offer increased opportunities for both professional and social exchanges between the airmen, families of Cannon AFB and...

Chamber Banquet: A Special Event

January 18, 2008 was truly a special night for the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce as hundreds gathered at the Clovis Civic Center for the chamber’s annual awards banquet.

Chamber members and their guests were greeted by the Chamber Chicks at the Clovis Civic Center and ushered to their...

Memorabilia & Artifacts Being Sought

The architectural plans for the Norman and Vi Rock ‘n’ Roll Museum are nearing finalization and the Grand Opening of the museum is on track to kick off this year’s Clovis Music Festival, Sept. 3-6, 2008. Memorabilia and artifacts are still being sought by the Chamber, and specifically items that...

Chamber plans new membership luncheon

CLOVIS, NM - February, 5, 2008 - The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a new member orientation luncheon at noon Feb. 7 at the Chamber office located at 105 E. Grand Ave.

The luncheon is open to new members and existing members who would like to learn how to...

Clovis Only New Mexico Stop for Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall

Clovis, NM-February 22nd - Clovis High School Advanced Placement English teacher Renie Smith assigns a project every year to her students: to honor a Vietnam Veteran whose name appears on the Memorial Wall. Realizing that most of her students would never have the opportunity to visit the wall in Washington,...

Leadership Clovis is "All In" With Class Project

CLOVIS, NM – April 5th, 2008 – The 2008 Leadership Clovis Class invites you to put on your poker face on in an effort to raise money for local charities by participating in the first ever Clovis Hold’em Poker Tournament. The Clovis Hold’em event will take place on April 5th...

Leadership Clovis: Golf Tournament

CLOVIS, NM – March 29th, 2008 - The 2007-2008 Leadership Clovis Class’ annual Benefit Golf Tournament will be held at Chaparral Country Club, Saturday March 29th with registration beginning at 8:30 am and a shotgun start at 9 am. This 4-person scramble is $75 per person or $300 per team. Teams...

Smoke on the Water, July 4th donations needed

The Clovis Chamber is starting its campaign to raise the money needed to put on the annual July 4th, Smoke on the Water fireworks.

Chamber members can look for a sponsorship form in the mail soon. All donations, no matter how small, are gratefully accepted. Please send your contribution to Smoke...

Chamber Receives Top Honors

The Clovis Industrial Development Corporation and the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce received top honors at the Rural Economic Development Forum in Truth or Consequences last week. These awards are recognized statewide as the premier awards for outstanding achievement in New Mexico, given to encourage and recognize excellence in materials,...

Chamber honors Southwest Cheese with Reception

Southwest Cheese receives gold award

The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce celebrated Southwest Cheese' recent world award with a reception and presentation, May 8, 2008.

One of the largest cheese manufacturer’s in the United States, Southwest Cheese earned impressive Gold and Bronze medals at the prestigious 2008 World Championship Cheese Contest...

Mothers Day Brunch at the Clovis Civic Center

Treat Mom to a special Mother's Day Brunch at the Clovis Civic Center on May 11th. The brunch will be available 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and will feature an elegant buffet menu prepared by the Center's award winning chef.

The buffet will consist of: Apricot French toast, Scrambled eggs, Quiche,...

High Plains Junior Rodeo Finals

The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the High Plains Junior Rodeo Finals, happening July 15^th-19^th at Curry County Fairgrounds’ Mounted Patrol Arena! The entire community is invited to the weeklong event, featuring fun activities, great food, and...

Running Water Draw Cowboy Symposium

Running Water Draw Cowboy Symposium will be held June 20-22 at Ned Houk Park. Call 575-714-2145 for more information.

Border Town Days Parade

Border Town Days Parade will take place July 26, 2008. There will be a breakfast held from 7:30 (Central Time) to 10:30 (Central Time). The parade will begin shortly after.

2008 Dairy Fest - Sponsored by United Dairy Women

Area Celebrates National Dairy Month with 3rd Annual Dairy Fest

Clovis, New Mexico: Ice cream, cheeseburgers, and milkshakes—summer just wouldn’t be the same without these dairy treats. And without the local dairy industry, summer barbeques and picnics would be without fresh, delicious dairy products! That’s why, in celebration of National Dairy...

Chamber Breakfast

The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce would like to announce its upcoming Chamber Breakfast. The Clovis News Journal is hosting this month’s Breakfast, which will take place at the Underground Embassy art gallery at 321 East 1st Street. Leal’s will be catering.

The...

Smoke on the Water

Clovis, New Mexico: Celebrating Independence Day at Greene Acres Park is a tradition for many Clovis residents. After all, the patriotic music, vendors, good food, and family-friendly atmosphere all contribute to a memorable 4th of July experience! But what truly makes the day special for many...

Get Ready to Have a Great Time at the 2008 Curry County Fair!

We want to welcome you to the 2008 Curry County Fair in Clovis, New Mexico!

Don't miss all the fun and excitement! Monday, August 11 starts the fair off with a BANG as the fireworks begin at 9:00 pm, and admission on Monday night is only $1.00!! All week long,...

Clovis Welcomes the Annual NM Municipal League!

CLOVIS TO HOST NEW MEXICO MUNICIPAL LEAGUE ANNUAL CONFERENCE AUGUST 12TH-15TH, 2008

The City of Clovis is expecting approximately 700 Mayors, Commissioners, Municipal Judges, City Managers, Police Chiefs, Fire Chiefs and other municipal dignitaries and officials next week as Clovis hosts the 51st New Mexico Municipal League Annual Conference.

In 2004 Clovis...

Downtown Summer Side Walk Sale

HOT DAYS = HOT SALES
Saturday, July 19th
8:30 am- 3:30 pm

PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES:

All That & a Bag of Chips 318 N. Main in Cydney's Antiques
Bunk Beds Etc 1305 N. Main
Clovis Furniture 115 W. Grand
Eddie's Subs and More 517 N. Main
Forever Blooms...

1st Annual State Dominoes Tournment

National Dominoes Tournament to Become Annual Event for Local Community

Have a competitive streak? Love to play dominoes? Want to have fun with friends and neighbors? If so, the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to take p lace in the 1st Annual New Mexico State 42 Dominoes Championship...

19th Annual Cannon Appreciation Day

Clovis Rocks for Cannon at 19th Annual Cannon Appreciation Day on August 8th

There’s no question that Cannon Air Force Base is an integral part of the local community. And for the past 18 years, the local community has shown its support for the individuals and families who are dedicated to...

Thank you Clovis!

The 4th of July has always been one of my favorite holidays, and I love spending it in Clovis with my family and friends. My family, as well as countless others in the local area, has made a tradition out of going to Greene Acres Park...

Back to School Food Drive!

Jennifer Garcia of Jen’s Hairstyling is offering free children’s haircuts to those who bring in at least 5 cans of food. The days will be August 8th and 9th from 1:00-7:00 p.m.
All proceeds will go to the Light House Mission.

Clovis Music Festival Tickets Now On Sale!

Tickets to the Clovis Music Festival are now officially on sale. The Clovis Music Festival will be September 4-6 (Thursday-Saturday) in Clovis. The concerts will be held at Marshall Auditorium. One-day tickets are $20 apiece, and 3-day tickets are $50. Quantities are limited, and with great acts like Bobby...

Clovis Music Festival Schedule of Events

Wed., Sept 3 7pm Old Time Radio Broadcast sponsored by Tallgrass Broadcasting featuring Andy Mason of the Fun Brothers
CCC Town Hall $1 admission to benefit CCC Scholarship Fund

Thurs., Sept. 4 10&2 Tours of the Norman Petty Studios at 10am and 2pm
1313 W. 7th St.

Fri., Sept. 5 9am Rock & Roll Assembly...

PBR Rodeo coming to Clovis

Clovis Invitational Professional Bull Riders

September 19th & 20th at the Curry County Mounted Patrol Arena

7:30 p.m.

Adults $15; Children 6 to 12 years $10

Tickets available at the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce

2008 Summer Events Calendar

Click to see a schedule of upcoming events

Patriot Outdoors 2nd Annual Patriot Day Observance

Patriot Outdoors will have their second annual Patriot Day Observance on Sep 11, 2008 beginning at 1130 a.m. General Hanson Scott (Retired) is the keynote speaker. He was at the Pentagon when it came under terrorist attack. Again, this year, Van Walworth of Tennessee will provide the music for this...

Golden Dumpster Award up for grabs at Trek for Trash

It’s that time again—time to clean up Clovis with the Annual Trek for Trash Cleanup Event! The City of Clovis, along with Keep Clovis Beautiful and New Mexico Clean & Beautiful, will be hosting...

Women

Women's Medical Center and United Way of Eastern NM Present

Health and Wellness Day

Hosted by Clovis Community College

WHO: The Women's Initiative Network invites women from across Eastern NM to treat themselves to a day of beauty, recreation and education.

WHAT:
Seminars on Health, Wellness, and Personal...

ACI and Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce to Present Policy, Politics, and Power Luncheon

This is a historic political year for the state of New Mexico. All 112 of our state legislative seats are up for election, with several contested races...

Show Your Love at the Downtown Gala

Downtown Gala, September 27, 2008

Wine, Cheese, and Beer Tasting at the 7th Annual Clovis MainStreet Fundraiser Sponsored by Dairy MAX

6-11 pm at the Underground Embassy, 321 1st St, $25 per person

The Gala is held in partnership with the CCC Cultural Arts Series Kick-Off event and tickets for the Chiara Civello...

Join Us for the 17th Annual Ethnic Fair

Come celebrate our rich cultural diversity and heritage at the 17th Annual Clovis/Curry County Cultural Ethnic Fair! There will be lots of fun activities for everyone.

For more information:
Selmus Price, Event Chair, 575-749-6570
Clovis/Curry Co. Chamber, 575-763-3435
Clovis Mainstreet, 575-309-8370

Entry forms for all events and vendors available at the...

57th Annual NM State Conference of Branches NAACP

The Clovis Branch NAACP will be hosting the 57th Annual NM State Conference of Branches NAACP to be held on October 24th - 25th, 2008 at Mabry Inn of Clovis (formally Holdiay Inn), 2007 Mabry Drive, Clovis, N.M.
The Conference will be attended by Branch and Youth Council Members from...

The Graffe Quartet Featuring Michiko Otaki

Clovis Community College

proudly presents

THE GRAFFE QUARTET

October Monthly Membership Breakfast

Monthly Chamber Breakfast to Celebrate Presbyterian Centennial
All Clovis/Curry Chamber of Commerce members are cordially invited to join the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce and Presbyterian Healthcare Service 7:00 AM Friday, October 24th at for the monthly membership breakfast. This month’s breakfast, held in the cafeteria of Plains Regional Medical...

Cultural Arts Series Presents Chiara Civello

The legendary Tony Bennett calls Chiara Civello "the best jazz singer of her generation," and Billboard praises her "beauty, charm and allure." Chiara learned jazz at the prestigious Berkley College of Music and honed her craft in the Boston jazz scene to become one of the elite artists of Latin...

New Clovis Rock & Roll Museum Officially Open

The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce that the Norman & Vi Petty Rock & Roll Museum is officially OPEN and ready for visitors! With memorabilia celebrating the best of the Clovis Sound...

Leadership Clovis Class Celebrates 20 Years of Community Commitment

It seems like only yesterday that Leadership Clovis held its first session, but the 2008-2009 Leadership Clovis class marks the 20^th anniversary of the innovative program! The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce is proud to host...

List Your Store for Military Discounts!

In addition to Right Start, the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce would like to remind local businesses who offer a military discount to submit their business’ name to Nichcole at the chamber in order...

Right Start Packets, Another Membership Benefit

The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce would like to present its members with a free, exclusive membership benefit—inclusion in the Right Start packets that are delivered to newcomers at Cannon Air Force Base!

These packets...

Curry County Centennial Throw Blanket Celebrates 100 Years of Memories

The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce invites you to celebrate Curry County’s Centennial and support a good cause in the process by purchasing a limited-edition Curry County Centennial throw blanket! The County Centennial is a wonderful landmark of how far Curry County has come...

Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce Banquet to be held on January 30

Round up your posse and join us for a boot stomping good time at the 2009 Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce Banquet. The banquet will be held on Friday, January 30, 2009 at the Clovis Civic Center located at 801 Schepps Blvd. The festivities will begin with a reception honoring...

Legislative Dinner in Santa Fe to be held on February 2, 2009

The Clovis/Curry County and Portales/Roosevelt County Chambers & Economic Development organizations are having their annual Clovis/Portales Microplex Legislative Activities in Santa Fe on February 2^nd and 3^rd.   There are expected to be over 100 community leaders from Curry...

2009 Clovis Community Profile Available Online

The Clovis/Curry County Chamber has announced the availabilty of the 2009 Clovis Community Profile. This years book is available on-line via the link to the left. A special thanks goes out to all the advertisers for making this years profile a success.

20th Annual Hartley House Extravaganza "Music from the Hart"

The 20th Annual Hartley House Extravaganza "Music from the Hart" will be held February 21, 2009 at 6 p.m. at the Clovis Civic Center. There will be a quilt and silent auction to include art items, door prizes and a night of music. There will also be dinner and a...

American Eagle Foundation S.O.A.R. is coming to Clovis

Save Our American Raptors, Inc. (S.O.A.R.) is a non-profit birds of prey environmental education organization. Their mission is to educate people about the magnificent birds of prey (or raptors). The best way to accomplish this is by bringing live birds of prey to the Events Center. These lively and informative presentations feature...

Add Your Event to the Clovis Chamber of Commerce 2009 Calendar of Events

Do you have an event that you want the world to know about? The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce is looking for your event to put on our 2009 Calendar of Events.

Send an e-mail to the Chamber with all the information about the event including event name, date, times, location, cost, contact...

Chamber seeks Eastern Area Workforce Board Member from the Private Sector

Per federal regulations, the nomination organization for “Private Sector” membership to the Eastern Area Workforce Board is the Chamber of Commerce.

A majority of the Workforce Investment Board, at least 51% , will be from the private sector. Said members must be representatives of the business community who...

March Membership Madness: Join our Chamber Team!

Be a part of an organization that is
• focused
• visible
• results-oriented
• speaks loudly, clearly and regularly on behalf of its membership
• is a catalyst and trusted convener for community progress and prosperity
• provides relevant programs, services and resources to help members
• has top-notch business leaders on its board...

Chamber Volunteers Needed: Your Time and Talents Will Make a Big Difference

Are you lucky enough to be retired, or not have to work? Are you experiencing empty nest syndrome? Do you wonder what to do to help fill your free time? Well, wonder no more, below are some worthwhile chamber committees that would benefit from your experience and time. Please look...

Leadership Clovis applications are currently being accepted for the 2009-2010 Class

Applications are now being accepted for the 2009-2010 Leadership Clovis class. The goal of Leadership Clovis is to continue to provide this outstanding leadership and community orientation program for selected Chamber business leaders. For the past 22 years, Leadership Clovis, the chamber’s leadership program has provided a continuing source of leaders...

The Nelson Brothers and the Originators of Rock & Roll will headline at this year's Clovis Music Festival

The Clovis/Curry County Chamber is excited to announce that the Nelson Brothers and the Originators of Rock & Roll featuring Johnny Rogers as Buddy Holly, Darell Croy as Jerry Lee Lewis, and Peter Peterkin as Little Richard, backed up by the Killer Vees will headline the 2009 Clovis Music Festival. Also...

Bring the whole family down for some Rockin' fun at the Norman & Vi Petty Rock & Roll Museum

Clovis celebrates the city’s rich musical heritage and two of its most remarkable citizens with the Norman & Vi Petty Rock & Roll Museum, located at 105 E. Grand Avenue in the Clovis Visitor’s Center.

The Museum is designed to complement the Norman Petty Studios on 7th Street where musicians...

Thank You for Participating in the Annual Leadership Clovis Greg Skarda Memorial Golf Tournament

A big THANK YOU to all those who participated in The Greg Skarda Memorial Leadership Clovis Golf Tournament on Saturday, April 25, 2009. Also, we would like to thank all the hole sponsors and businesses who donated items for the goodie bags and prizes.

Official Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce 2009 Maps Now Available
The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the availability of the new Official Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce Map. The map covers Clovis and Curry County. The maps are available at the Chamber offices, 105 E. Grand Ave. These maps are free of charge. Chamber hours are 8 a.m. to...

July 4th Fireworks Fundraising Campaign in Full Swing

The Fourth of July will be here before we know it and the “Smoke on the Water” fund-raising campaign for our fireworks display has officially began! The community has been very generous in the past and we are confident that this year will be no different. All donations, no matter...

Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce Seeking Items for 2009 Calendar of Events
The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce hosts a community events calendar on its website and distributes an electronic monthly calendar to all of our members. Not only is this a great way to keep up with all that is going on in the community, it is a way for your...

ENMR-Plateau Pioneer Women Breakfast set for June 5, 2009
ENMR-Plateau Telecommunications and the Clovis/Curry County Chamber will host the 9th Annual Pioneer Women Breakfast on June 5th at 7:00 a.m. at the Clovis Civic Center as part of the 2009 Pioneer Day festivities. All “Pioneer Women” are cordially invited to attend. Please RSVP for the Breakfast by calling Ashlee at...

Pioneer Days Parade Winners Announced

Sweepstakes Trophy: Cannon Air Force Base Honor Guard

Marching /Walking unites
1. United States Marine Corps.
2. Clovis High School ROTC
3. AMVETS Post #14 Honor Guard

Floats – Business and Commercial
1. Carpet Tech
2. Affordable Pest Control & Landscape
3. Odie Tillman Lawn Care

Mounted Units
1. Cattle Capital Cowbells
2. Texas Tech Masked Rider
3. Curry County...

Clovis Roundhouse Review set for June 11, 2009

Join elected officials and ACI President Beverlee McClure in a recap of the 2009 Legislative Session! It is hosted by the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce, the Clovis Rotary and the Association of Commerce and Industry of New Mexico (ACI). The event will take place Thursday, June 11, 2009 at...

New Mexico Music Legends: Norman Petty Studios
Many of the biggest names in music started their careers in New Mexico. And, for musicians like Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, Leann Rimes and The Fireballs, it began at the Norman Petty Recording Studios in Clovis.

On Thursday, June 4, the New Mexico Music Commission, You And Me Productions...

2009 New Mexico High School Rodeo Finals to be held in Clovis

Curry County and the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the 2009 New Mexico High School Rodeo Finals beginning June 10 through June 13, 2009 at the Curry County Event Center.

Approximately 165 contestants from New Mexico, Arizona and Colorado will be competing to be the best in New Mexico...

Eastern New Mexico University Celebrates 75 Years
In commemoration of the opening of Eastern New Junior College in 1934, Eastern New Mexico University will host a Founders' Day Picnic on Sunday, June 28 from noon to 2 p.m. Tickets are $6 and may be purchased at the ENMU Information Center in the Administration Building or at the...

Goodwill Industries of New Mexico Re-Connects with DELL

Goodwill Industries of New Mexico has partnered with Dell’s Reconnect Program, a free drop-off program for consumers who want to responsibly recycle any brand of unwanted computer equipment. Consumers can drop off any brand of used equipment, in any condition, at the ten Goodwill donation centers statewide and request a...

Dairy Fest to be held on June 27 at the Curry County Events Center

DairyFest is a celebration of June as national dairy month and our way of saying thank you to our communities for their continued support of the dairy industry. DairyFest is geared toward the entire family. We had close to 6500 people in attendance last year and we are hoping for...

Charlie "Sugartime" Phillips CD Release Party to be held at the Norman & Vi Petty Rock & Roll Museum

Renowned musician Charlie “Sugartime” Phillips will be celebrating the release of his new album, “”Full Circle, The Last Norman Petty Sessions” at his CD Release Party at the Norman & Vi Petty Rock & Roll Museum, 105 E. Grand on Saturday, June 27th at 2:00 p.m. Admission for the CD...

Petty Rock & Roll Museum will be open on Saturday, June 27, 2009

In conjunction with the Kick Start Motorcycle Rally on Main Street and the Charlie Phillips CD Release Party at the museum this Saturday, the Norman and Vi Petty Rock & Roll Museum will be open to the public on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is $5.00.

With memorabilia...

Clovis Industrial Development Corp. Seeking Business Development Coordinator
Clovis Industrial Development Corporation, an economic development non-profit organization is seeking a high energy, pro-active Business Development Coordinator to work in a fast paced environment. Responsible for working with companies and prospects interested in developing or expanding a business, coordinating company site visits, coordinating seminars, researching and writing business plans...

National Dominoes Tournament 2nd Annual Event for Local Community
Have a competitive streak? Love to play dominoes? Want to have fun with friends and neighbors? If so, the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to take place in the 2nd Annual New Mexico State 42 Dominoes Championship this August 1st at the Community Center in Texico, New...

High Plains Junior Rodeo Set for July 13-18, 2009 at the Curry County Events Center

The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the High Plains Junior Rodeo Finals, set for July 14th-18th at the new Curry County Events Center. The entire community is invited to the weeklong event, featuring fun activities, great food, and action-packed rodeo competitions!
The High Plains Junior Rodeo...

Great Lakes Airlines' Food Drive to Benefit Food Bank of Eastern NM

Great Lakes Aviation, Ltd. (OTC Bulletin Board: GLUX.OB – news) is helping in the battle to fight hunger with their “Flying 4 Food” campaign to benefit the Food Bank of Eastern NM in Clovis.

Did you know that 1 in 8 Americans are at risk for hunger? From children...

Clovis Sign Services Inc. Wins 2009 Texas Sign Association Design Contest for Petty Museum Sign

The Texas Sign Association awarded Clovis Sign Services Inc. 1st Place in the Texas Sign Association’s 2009 Design Contest in the Commercial Sign category. The sign was designed for the Norman and Vi Petty Rock & Roll Museum and is located at 105 E. Grand Ave., in Clovis, New Mexico.

The...

Family Fun Day & Health Fair August 1, 2009 at Clovis Community College

Join us for the Family Fun Day and Health Fair sponsored by Clovis Community College and the Curry County Wellness Council. Free activities from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The activities will include child identification, kids carnival, child immunizations, fire house, health screenings, free food, chair massages, car bash, classic...

Town Hall Meeting: Save the Gidding Street Post Office

The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce, City of Clovis, Curry County and Clovis MainStreet hosted a Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, July 23rd to discuss the possible closure and consolidation of the Gidding Street Post Office in downtown Clovis. The meeting was held at the North Annex of the Clovis-Carver...

First Tenant for Business Enterprise Center Incubator

The Clovis Business Incubator program, located on the second floor of the Business Enterprise Center at 105 E. Grand Ave is now home to its first Business Incubator tenant- JD Technologies.

Joe Smith, owner of the computer repair company, started the business from his home in April of 2009. JD...

27 SOW Commander to Brief Clovis City Commission
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. – The 27th Special Operations Wing commander, Col. Stephen Clark and the Chairman of the Local Growth Management Organization, Lonnie Leslie will be speaking to the Clovis City Commission Aug 6 at 5:15 p.m. at the north annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N...

Battlespace Flight Services, LLC Begins Operations in Clovis, NM

Evidence of Cannon Air Force Base’s future expansion is continuing to show in Clovis, NM.

Battlespace Flight Services, LLC was recently awarded the MQ-1 Predator Maintenance support contract by the Air Force Special Operations Command and will operate out of the Clovis Business Enterprise Center’s Business Incubator until they establish...

20th Annual Cannon Appreciation Day set for August 7th

There’s no question that Cannon Air Force Base is an integral part of the local community. And for the past 19years, the local community has shown its support for the individuals and families who are dedicated to preserving the safety and freedom of the United States of America. Now, for...

Wreath Laying Ceremony in Commemoration of the 25th Anniversary of the Death of Norman Petty

In commemoration of the 25th Anniversary of the death of Norman Petty, a wreath laying ceremony will be held at the grave sites of Norman and Vi Petty. The public is invited to attend the ceremony on Saturday, August 15th at 10:00 a.m. at the Mission Gardens Cemetery on 7th...

Peggy Sue to Appear at Clovis Music Festival

Peggy Sue is returning for this year’s Clovis Music Festival! Peggy Sue is an icon. She was the inspiration for Buddy Holly’s biggest hit, “Peggy Sue,” as The Crickets’ drummer Jerry Allison begged Buddy to change the lyrics in order to impress his then-girlfriend. The rest, of course, is history....

2009 Clovis Music Festival is Here! It's Time to Rock!

Rock & Roll music is a huge part of Clovis history, and the Clovis Music Festival has been celebrating that music heritage since 1987. Now, it’s almost that time again – time for the Clovis Music Festival! This September 10th, 11th, 12th, and 13th, get ready to rock out to...

United Way Kicks Off Annual Campaign

Clovis and Portales ~ United Way volunteers, donors, and partner agencies will be celebrating the United Way of Eastern New Mexico’s 49th Annual Fundraising Campaign in Curry and Roosevelt counties. Events will be held in Portales Sept 4th and in Clovis September 11th to raise awareness of United Way’s community-wide...

Clovis Music Festival in Honor of Norman & Vi Petty

Clovis, NM celebrates one of its most influential and successful residents, world renowned recording artist Norman Petty, by throwing its annual music festival September 10-13th.

The “Clovis Sound,” made popular by such greats as Buddy Holly and Roy Orbison, was created and recorded in Clovis at Norman Petty’s 7th Street...

Tribute to The Beatles coming to Clovis as part of the Cultural Arts Series

In addition to the Clovis Music Festival, the Clovis Community College Cultural Arts Series is bringing “Yesterday – A Tribute to the Beatles” to Marshall Auditorium on Sept. 26th. Tickets for the first concert of this year’s Cultural Arts Series:   YESTERDAY—A Tribute to the Beatles, will go on sale Wednesday,...

50+ Olympic General Membership Meeting Scheduled

The Clovis/Curry County 50+ Olympics will hold a General membership meeting:

When:   Friday September 25, 2009
Where: Roy Walker Recreation Center 316 W. 2nd
Time:     2 PM   (1400 hrs)

**The main topic is to elect the officers and a board member for the upcoming year. We also, need your help...

Renewable Energy Project announced by New Mexico Land Commissioner Patrick Lyons

Clovis, NM - The New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Patrick Lyons signed an agreement today that will pave the way for renewable energy development throughout the South-Central United States.

The flow of electricity currently regulated by three regional electric transmission entities (Western Electricity Coordinating Council, Electric Reliability Council of...

Construction Plans for the Hull Street Overpass Released for Bid

The City of Clovis will begin advertising for bids for the construction of the Hull Street Bridge project on Sunday, October 4th, 2009.

Hull Street Bridge was closed in late July 2008 due to structural safety issues. Since that time the City of Clovis has worked diligently to secure funding to...

New Mexico Tourism Department and Tourism Commission Thanks Clovis for Hosting Meeting

On behalf of Governor Bill Richardson, the New Mexico Tourism Department and the Tourism Commission, we would like to publically thank Ernie Kos, executive director, and her staff at the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce for the hospitality they extended to the Department and the Commission during the Commission’s quarterly...

Notice: Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce Not Selling Map Ads at this Time

The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce is not selling ads for the Clovis City Maps at this time. There is an out-of-state agency using the Chamber’s name to sell ad space for maps that are not connected with the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce.

We are in the process of...

Aircraft Training Facility Coming to Clovis

Clovis New Mexico - Clovis Industrial Development Corporation is proud to announce a land lease agreement between the City of Clovis and Bosbeck LLC was approved at the Clovis City Commission meeting tonight. The lease agreement will pave the way for the construction of a 30,000 square feet training facility...

New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson Announces Major Energy Project

Clovis-Area Superstation To Send NM-Produced Renewable Energy to Customers in Other States

SANTA FE – Governor Bill Richardson today announced that New Mexico will be home to the Tres Amigas Super Station, which will connect America’s three main power grids – opening the door to more efficient delivery of renewable energy...

Get Your Business Listed in the 2010 Community Profile and Membership Directory (Deadline Extended)

The deadline for inclusion in the 2010 Community Profile and Membership Directory has been extended to November 6th! Don’t miss out on one of your most important Chamber member benefits! Families relocating to the area with the Special Operations Wing, tourists and prospective businesses all pick up the Community Profile...

Tres-Amigas Energy Project topic of Legislative Breakfast

The Clovis Chamber of Commerce Legislative Breakfast will be held on Friday December 4th at 7am at Wells Fargo Bank located at 223 North Main Street. The guest speaker for the breakfast will be Russ Stidolph, Managing Partner and CFO of Tres Amigas, LLC. Mr. Stidolph will provide an overview...

NM Dept. of Health Provides Recommendations for People Sick with Flu Symptoms

The New Mexico Department of Health is advising residents about when they need to seek medical care if they are experiencing influenza symptoms. Several hospitals in New Mexico have reported to the Department of Health that they are seeing increased activity of people coming to the hospital with flu symptoms....

2009 Clovis MainStreet Christmas Light Parade Set for Saturday, December 5th

The 2009 Clovis MainStreet Christmas Light Parade will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2009 on Main Street in Historic Downtown Clovis. The theme for this years' parade is "Christmas Around the World".

The parade will begin at Hilltop Plaza at 6:00 p.m. and will work it's way south on Main Street...

Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors to deliver Random Acts of Kindness during Christmas Week

The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors will host their 1st Annual “Random Acts of Kindness” campaign during the week of Christmas. At their November meeting, the Ambassadors voted to deliver “random of acts of kindness” as a group holiday project. The Ambassadors raised funds throughout the year and also...

Nominations still being accepted for the Chamber 2010 Annual Awards

The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2009 Annual Awards. The deadline for all nominations is 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 5, 2010.  The 2009 award nomination form is available on the chamber website – www.clovisnm.org or please call the chamber, 763-3435, for a faxed copy. ...

Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet to be held January 15, 2010

The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce 2010 Banquet will be held on Friday, January 15, 2010 at the Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd.

The theme for the banquet is "Celebrating the Clovis Sound" The event begins with a Past President's Reception at 6:15 p.m. followed by dinner at 7:00 p.m.,...

2010 Clovis/Portales Legislative Appreciation Day Set for January 25, 2010

Dear Community Leaders:
On behalf of the Clovis/Curry County and Portales/Roosevelt County
Chambers & Economic Development organizations, we would like to extend
an invitation to you to join us for the annual Clovis/Portales Microplex
Legislative Activities in Santa Fe.

Clovis will host a brief reception at the Governors Mansion from...

Chautauqua Presentation-Bill Martin as Harry Houdini- to be held at the Clovis Carver Public Library

A Chautauqua Presentation - Bill Martin as Harry Houdini will be held on January 12, 2010 at the Clovis Carver Public Library Ingram Room starting at 6:30 p.m.

Harry Houdini, the greatest Magician, escape artist and showman of his time, began as Erich Weiss, a Jewish immigrant kid from Budapest. Join...

Clovis, NM Recruits North American Cattle Association 2010 National Convention Show & Roping

Clovis, NM – The Board of Directors of the North American Corriente Association are in Clovis January 7th and 8th to scope out the new location for their national annual Convention Show and Roping. They met in the Bank of Clovis Board Room on Thursday to discuss logistics of the...

Join the Salvation Army for the 2010 "Souper Bowl" on February 6th

Join the Salvation Army for the "Souper Bowl" on February 6, 2010. The cost is $5.

You'll go home satisfied with the delicious homemade soups and desserts, and be satisfied knowing your $5 donation will help local families in need.

The event will take place from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. at The Salvation Army at 317...

Tuff Hedeman Championship Bull Riding Coming to Clovis

The Tuff Hedeman Championship Bull Riding Horizon Series will be coming to Clovis on February 6, 2010.

The event will take place at the Curry County Events Center at 7:30 p.m.

Tuff Hedeman is a retired 3 time PRCA World Champion Bullrider as well as the 1995 PBR World Champion and is...

Comedian Gabriel Iglesias Coming to Clovis for The Fluffy Shop Tour

Don't miss Comedy Central Live, Gabriel Iglesias The Fluffy Shop Tour live in Clovis!

The event will take place on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at the Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd. Tickets available online at comcasttix.com, by phone at 800-298-4200 or at the Clovis Civic Center office.

All tickets...

Building Community...Establishing Roots-Clovis/Portales, NM and Cannon AFB Partner for Adopt-an-Air Commando Program

The communities of Clovis and Portales, NM are partnering with Cannon Air Force Base to announce the start of a new program, Adopt- an- Air Commando. The official start of the program will be announced on Friday, February 12th at the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce Monthly Breakfast hosted by...

Chamber Prepares for 2010 Rodeo Season with First Organizational Meeting

The first meeting for the 2010 Chamber Rodeo Committee Meeting will be on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 12 p.m. at the Business Enterprise Center, 105 E. Grand Ave.

The Rodeo Committee is responsible for planning and organizing both the New Mexico High School Rodeo Finals as well as the...

Leadership Clovis Holding Raffle to Benefit the Matt 25 Hope Center

The Leadership Clovis class of the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce are holding a raffle to benefit the Matt 25 Hope Center.

The prizes include at Sanyo 45" Flat Screet TV, Polaroid 8 megapixel digital camera with a digital photo frame combo pack, TomTom GPS System, Dell Inspiron Mini Laptop, $100 Leal's...

Curry County Centennial Committee Seeking Items for Time Capsule

The Curry County Centennial Committee is excited about putting together a “Centennial Time Capsule” to share with future generations.

If anyone in the County has significant items from 2009 that they would like to have placed in the Time Capsule please submit a letter or email describing the item or...

Tops in Blue to Perform at the Greyhound Arena in Portales on March 6

The U.S. Air Force's Tops In Blue is offering a free night of family entertainment at the Eastern New Mexico University Greyhound Arena at 7 p.m. March 6.

Tops In Blue continues its long-standing tradition of "family entertaining family" by showing what has made Tops In Blue a "must-see" event...

Leadership Clovis Raffle Saturday, March 6th at the Curry County Events Center at 1 p.m.

The Leadership Clovis class of the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce is holding a raffle to benefit the Teen Center at the Matt 25 Hope Center. The drawing will take place on Saturday, March 6th at 1pm at the Curry County Events Center during the Original Team Roping Event.

Prizes...

Greg Skarda Memorial Leadership Clovis Golf Tournament to be held April 24

The Greg Skarda Memorial Leadership Clovis Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at the Chaparral Country Club.

Registration starts at 8:00 a.m. and tee time is 9:00 a.m.

It is a 4 person scramble, $75 per person. There will be Food, Prizes and Fun! There will also be...

2010 New Mexico High School Rodeo Finals & 2010 High Plains Junior Rodeo Sponsorship Proposal

Clovis, New Mexico is very proud to once again be the host community for both the 2010 New Mexico High School Rodeo Finals and the High Plains Junior Rodeo. Both events will be held at the state-of-the-art Curry County Events Center.

This year we are looking to provide sponsors with...

Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce Still Collecting Event Dates for 2010

The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce is still collecting information for the Community Events Calendar for 2010. If your organization is planning on having a community event in 2010 please send us your event information as soon as possible. You may call (575) 763-3435 or email your events to clovisnm@clovisnm.org

Become a Clovis/Curry County Chamber Ambassador

As a Chamber Ambassador, you are offered the opportunity for your business or organization to meet and network with new businesses in Clovis.   Ambassadors participate in Chamber functions such as Ribbon Cuttings, Groundbreakings, Open Houses and the monthly luncheon meetings.

Attending these events is an excellent way to showcase your...

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Annual Chamber Banquet

Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce Seeking Items for Official 2009 Calendar of Events

Leadership Clovis is Underway and has a Whole New Look

7th and Main Street Might have a New 24FT Neighbor moving in this December

Joe's Bootshop Wins VIVA Award

Veteran's Day Parade is Almost Here!!

Five Weeks of Christmas Shopping Bonanza; Who Could Ask for More

Chamber Membership Breakfast

Chamber Names L.J. Jenkins as Honorary Ambassador for Clovis and Curry County

Shop Clovis at Christmas 5-Week Shopping Bonanza...

Santa is Coming to Clovis in Style!!

Reserve Your 2007 Chamber of Commerce Monthly Breakfast Today!!

December 1st: Deadline to Enter the Christmas Lights Parade and Running of the Elves

Kid's Ornamental Christmas at the North Plains Mall!!

It's Time for the Annual Awards Nominations

Mayor Lansford will be giving a Water Update at the Leadership Clovis Lunch

Flying J Wranglers are Coming to Clovis!!

Chamber Legislative Breakfast Date has Changed to December 21st

Shop Clovis at Christmas 5-Week Event Coming to an End this Week

Chamber Banquet Kicks off Centennial Celebration

Register Now for the Legislative Dinner in Santa Fe

Hank Baskett Jersey Auctioned Off

Come and Get Em!

Clovis Commemorative Calendars on Sale at the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce

Legislative Dinner is a Big Success in Santa Fe

Chamber Membership Breakfast

Madden '07 Best of Eastern New Mexico Tournament at the Clovis Civic Center

"Believe in Me" Hollywood Movie Premier is coming to Clovis

Purchase Your Believe in Me 'Sneak Peek' Hollywood Movie Premier Tickets this Monday

A Little Bit More than Dinner and a Movie

Chamber Membership Breakfast

Believe in Me Memorabilia Now for Sale at the Chamber

Roundhouse Review Breakfast

FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Now Open

Time Capsule Ceremony: Unearthing 50 years of Clovis' History

Hank Basket III Tee'd off about Child Abuse Benefit Golf Scramble

Chamber Membership Breakfast

Centennial Coins Now On Sale

June 7th: Deadline To Enter The 2007 Pioneer Days Parade

Southwest Cheese sponsors local MS walk

Educational Dairy Exhibit: Ribbon Cutting

Lighting Up The Sky On The 4th Of July

CLOVIS, NM – June 28th– With Independence Day right around the corner the Chamber of Commerce would like to send a big thanks to all the generous sponsors whose contributions will help make this years’ Smoke...

1st Ever Dairy Boat Races At Green Acres Lake

The Great Race Is Coming To Town

The High Plains Junior Rodeo Finals Are Heading To Clovis

The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce is Ranked Third in the State for Fastest Growing Chamber

Representative Anna Crook Partners With The Office Depot Foundation, Distributes Hundres Of Backpacks To Local Children In Need

Clovis Wins 2007 Telly Award

Cannon Appreciation Day

Roundhouse Review Breakfast

Rock N Roll Your Way To The Chamber To Purchase Your 2007 Music Festival Tickets!

The Professional Bull Riders Ride The Rage Into Clovis NM

Be Part of the 2008 Chamber of Commerce

Non-Profits Organizations and Leadership Clovis Class Partner up for the 2007 Non-Profit Agency Fair

Clovis High School and Leadership Clovis Partner Up For The 2008 Youth Leadership Clovis Class

Ribbon Cutting - Herb Mignery Bronze Sculpture

Clovis Nabs Economic Award

Cummins Natural Gas Engines Wins Viva Award

Chamber Membership Breakfast: Juanito

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Christmas Lights Parade is Almost Here

Murder Mystery Dinner Has Been Postponed

Annual Awards Nomination

Flying J Wranglers are coming to Clovis

Chamber Legislative Breakfast

Miss Rodeo NM Is Headed To Vegas To Try Her Luck!!

Wildcats Need No Comeback This Time

Christmas Tree Conveys Community

Chamber Legislative Breakfast

Centennial Holiday Open House

Ag 50 Member is Recognized for Distinguished Service Award

Annual Chamber Banquet

February Chamber Membership Breakfast: Hosted by Matt 25 Hope Center

Legislative Dinner: A Big Success

Friends of Cannon Application

Chamber Banquet: A Special Event

Memorabilia & Artifacts Being Sought

Chamber plans new membership luncheon

CLOVIS, NM – June 28^th– With Independence Day right around the corner the Chamber of Commerce would like to send a big thanks to all the generous sponsors whose contributions will help make this years’ Smoke...