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Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce Congratulates the 2010 Award Winners at Banquet

Congratulations to the all the 2010 Annual Award winners for the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce:

Ambassador of the Year-Mike Morris

Ambassador Spirit Award-Steve Harmon

Ken Huey Patriot Award-Clovis Joint Veterans Council

Business of the Year-Citizens Bank of Clovis

Chamber Volunteer of the Year-Claire Burroughes

The Heart Award-Jim Turner

Citizen of the Year-Brenda Miller

Eastern New Mexico University in Portales hosting student job fair

The job fair will be held on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Campus Union Ballroom – Sandia room.

The student job fair is an excellent opportunity to find qualified, enthusiastic part time employees. This is a great way to reach lots of potential employees...

New Year Brings New Business Hours for the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce

The new office hours for the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce now has the Chamber open through the lunch hour.

The new office hours are now 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. "We are happy to announce our new hours for the Chamber and we hope to better serve...

2011 Community Profiles Now Available at the Chamber

The 2011 Clovis/Curry County Chamber Community Profile and Membership Directory is now available at the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce, 105 E. Grand. The community profile includes information on Clovis’ history, Cannon Air Force Base, weather, shopping, dining, lodging, education, healthcare and community demographics. The profile serves as the official...

City of Clovis to Hold Town Hall Meeting on Quarter Percent for Ute Pipeline Project

The City of Clovis will be holding a Town Hall meeting at 6:00 p.m., Monday, January 31st, 2011 at the Clovis Carver Library North Annex to answer questions and present facts regarding the .25% gross receipts tax adjustment needed for the Ute Pipeline Project. City officials and Eastern New Mexico...

Clovis-Portales Kennel Club 3rd Annual Stars & Stripes AKC Dog Agility Trials to be held at the Curry County Events Center

This 3rd Annual AKC Sanctioned all breed and mixed breed three day dog agility trial will be great fun for the entire family!

Admission is FREE. Competition begins at 8:00 a.m. sharp each day and ends about 5:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Curry County Events Center, located...

Water Quality Testing to be Provided Free of Charge by the NM Environment Department

WHO: Clovis, Portales, Texico, Melrose, Cameo, Pleasant Hill, Floyd, and surrounding area residents of Curry and Roosevelt County
WHAT: Water Fair – water testing for residents with private wells serving homes not connected to a public water utility
WHEN: Saturday, February 5, 2011; 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Roy S. Walker Recreation Center,...

Experience the Future of Classical Music with Brooklyn Rider

Come join us and experience the future of classical music as the Cultural Arts Series presents the acclaimed genre-defying string quartet, Brooklyn Rider, and see how they illuminate classical music in fresh ways.

Adventurous and engaging, Brooklyn Rider introduces new worlds, new sounds, unusual collaborations, as well as fresh insight...

Join us for the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Event

Join us for the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours on Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 5 p.m. The event is hosted by PRONEWS 7 and will be held at Leal's Mexican Restaurant, 3100 E. Mabry Dr.

This is a free networking membership event. For more information, please contact...

Clovis Industrial Development Corporation Announces Biogas Energy Plant, Bringing 73 New Jobs to Clovis Over the Next Five Years

CLOVIS - Clovis Industrial Development Corporation (CIDC) is proud to announce that PolyGen Energy, LLC, a New Jersey based biogas energy corporation, will build a $22 million facility in Curry County. CIDC and the New Mexico Economic Development Department have been working with PolyGen Energy LLC and Gibbs Energy, LLC...

Clovis Mayor Gayla Brumfield to give State of the City Address on Thursday

Clovis Mayor Gayla Brumfield will be giving a State of the City address to the citizens of Clovis at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, March 3rd, 2011 at the Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 Main St. The purpose of the address is to inform the public regarding the accomplishments and activities of the...

Clovis Community College Cultural Arts Series Presents The Music Man

Tuesday, March 8th
7 pm at MARSHALL AUDITORIUM
$20 General Admission $15 Seniors/Military/Students

There’s trouble in River City. Come catch all the fun of America’s favotirte musical Meredith Wilson’s THE MUSIC MAN! The Cultural Arts Series of Clovis Community College presents the acclaimed musical this Tuesday at Marshall Jr. High...

The March Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce Breakfast to be held Friday at Plains Regional Medical Center

The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce Monthly Membership Breakfast will be held on Friday, March 11, 2011 at 7 a.m. at Plains Regional Medical Center, 2100 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

The monthly membership breakfast is sponsored by Plains Regional Medical Center. The breakfast will be held at the main hospital...

Clovis High School 70s Reunion Planning Meeting Set for Monday, March 21st

Classmates from the Clovis High School classes of 1970 through 1979 are invited to the planning meeting for the ‘70’s Reunion. The meeting will be held at the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce on Monday, March 21st at 5:15 p.m.

The CHS ‘70’s Reunion will be held in conjunction...

Clovis Traffic Alert: Prince Street Overpass Closed for 4 Weeks (Update)

By the Clovis News Journal:

K. Barnett and Sons is beginning construction Monday, March 14, 2011 on US 70 from South First Street to Brady Street. The work will close the Prince Street overpass to all traffic. Detours are the Hull Street Overpass and Norris Street via Brady Ave.

Work is expected to...

Chamber Recruiting Volunteers for Chamber and Event Committees

As an active, problem solving organization, the strength of the Chamber lies in its membership, small businesses, large corporations, home-based businesses, and professional men and women, working together to enhance the quality of life in Clovis and Curry County. Please call the chamber at 763-3435 or e-mail to ernie@clovisnm.org...

27th Special Operations Wing at Cannon AFB to hold an open house this fall

CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. – The 27th Special Operations Wing will hold its open house on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, on the Cannon AFB flight line.

The event is free, open to the public, and will feature 27 SOW and Air Force Special Operations Command personnel, units and assets to...

The Santa Fe Opera's Annual Spring Tour Coming to Clovis

Wednesday, April 13th
7 pm at Town Hall on the CCC Campus
FREE TO ALL!

Please Note
Seating is limited in Town Hall and, because this performance is part of the SFO outreach, seating is “first come, first serve.”

Always a Cultural Arts Series favorite, the Santa Fe Opera’s annual Spring Opera...

ENMR-Plateau Annual Membership Meeting scheduled for Clovis High School Lecture Hall

The 2011 Annual Membership Meeting of ENMR•Plateau is scheduled for Saturday, April 16 in the Lecture Hall at Clovis High School, with remote two-way Interactive Television (ITV) locations in Clayton, Santa Rosa and Logan. Member registration begins at 8 a.m. MDT and promptly ends at 10 a.m. MDT.

Regular agenda items...

Chamber Seeking Events for 2011 Summer Events Brochure

CLOVIS- The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce is publishing a 2011 Summer Events brochure. The brochure will highlight community events happening in the Clovis area that are open to the public. Please e-mail upcoming events, from May through September 2011 to Rana Terry at rana@clovisnm.org.

The “2011 Summer Fun”...

Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Set for Friday, May 13

All members of the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce are invited to our monthly Chamber Member Breakfast on Friday, May 13 at 7 a.m. This month’s breakfast is hosted by the New Mexico Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve and the Bender Family of Dealerships. The breakfast will be...

Clovis' Annual Pioneer Days Events to Kick Off June 2nd

The annual Pioneer Days events will kick off June 2nd with the 41st Annual PRCA Rodeo at the Curry County Events Center. Pioneer Days includes a number of exciting Rodeo events, the Pioneer Women’s Breakfast, as well as a Parade and Miss Rodeo New Mexico Pageant activities.

The 41st Annual PRCA...

Dex Phone Books Now Available at the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce

Do you need more new 2011 Dex phonebooks for your home or office?

Stop by the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce and get your extra copies today. The Chamber office is located at 105 E. Grand Ave., and is open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information contact...

Cops & Kids Basketball 2011 to be held June 4 at The Rock

June 4th 2011 at 11:30 am will be the first annual event where kids’ ages from 6 to 13 will get an opportunity to play a 10 minute game of basketball with area police officers. Twenty- 5 person (kids) teams face off with a five person Police Officer team.

This...

Pioneer Days Parade Winners Announced

The annual Pioneer Days Parade winners have been announced. They are listed below:

Sweepstakes: New Mexico Army National Guard 717th BSB

Marching/Walking Units:

1st Clovis High School Marching Band

2nd Curry County Cats Spirit Squad

3rd Cub Scout Pack 411

Floats-Business/Commercial:

1st Totally Tan Tanning Salon

2nd Bender GM World

3rd Terry Young Insurance

Mounted Units:

1st Wilma Fulgham and her...

Annual Smoke on the Water Fireworks Display in Urgent Need of Funds (UPDATE)

(UPDATE): All the funds have been raised! Thank you to all the donors!

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!...

Smoke on the Water Fireworks Display Donors

THANK YOU to all the businesses and individuals who have donated to the 4th of July Smoke on the Water event.

Grand Finale ($1,000 & up)-VFW Post 3280, GranCor, Hernandez Tax Inc., Clovis Family Healthcare, Smoke on the Water 5K Run

Patriot Club ($500-$999)- The Citizens Bank of Clovis, ENMR-Plateau, New Mexico American...

Come Join the Fun! Smoke on the Water Fireworks Display set for July 4th!

27 Special Operations Wing to Welcome New Commander July 8

CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. – There will be a change of command ceremony for the 27th Special Operations Wing July 8 at 9 a.m. on the Cannon Air Force Base flightline.

Col. Albert M. “Buck” Elton II will assume command of the wing, replacing Col. Stephen A. Clark, whose...

Up Your Game! Apply now for the Leadership Clovis Class of 2012

Apply now for the Leadership Clovis Class of 2012! Experts agree that three of the best ways to enhance your business or your career is to expand your network, understand your community and develop your professional skills. The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce’s flagship Leadership Clovis program is the top...

City of Clovis to Hold Neighborhood Meetings Regarding Affordable Housing Plan & Ordinance

The City of Clovis has scheduled neighborhood meetings to present the Affordable Housing Plan and Affordable Housing Ordinance and answer questions the public may have regarding the implementation of the plan. The Affordable Housing ordinance is the subject of an election to be held August 2nd, 2011.

A city-wide...

Clovis/Curry County Chamber in Need of Items for Right Start Bags at Cannon AFB

Chamber Members: Don’t forget to drop off your coupons, fliers, promotional materials, or anything else you feel represents your business to the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce for Right Start packets. The packets are taken to Cannon Air Force Base at least once a month to the new arrivals to...

It's Not the OK Corral, but the New Mexico/Texas Showdown!

This is the 3rd annual sanctioned 42 tournament Showdown and will be held this Saturday, July 23.

The competition will be fierce in this 8 game/20 minute time limit tournament. The showdown will begin at 7 pm at 211 N. Griffin in Texico, New Mexico. Registration: 5:30-6:30pm MST.

The Texico Senior...

Clovis To Host $340,000 Regional Team Roping Finals

Stephenville, Texas -- The nation’s richest team roping series will make its way to the Curry County Events Center August 4-7 when the United States Team Roping Championships (USTRC) brings its Southwest Regional Finals to Clovis, New Mexico for the first time.

Curry County Events Center is the site of one of seven...

August is the official kick-off for the 2012 Community Profile! Reserve Now!

Dear Chamber Member:
It’s time to secure your advertising space for the 2012 Clovis/Curry County Chamber’s Community Profile, the official relocation guide for newcomers, visitors and new military personnel relocating to Clovis, Curry County and Cannon Air Force Base.
This is a great opportunity for Chamber member...

Clovis Music Festival to be held September 8-11

“The Biggest Little Music City in the World” Clovis, New Mexico is throwing its annual party to celebrate the city’s Rock & Roll heritage – the Clovis Music Festival! This year’s festivities will take place September 8th – 11th and tickets can now be purchased in person at the Clovis/Curry...

Please Take Time to Vote for Clovis Calls-2 More Voting Days Left

A few months ago, a Master Sergeant at Cannon Air Force Base called me. He said they have a real need for calling cards to give their personnel that are deployed in areas that are unfriendly or do not have stores or markets to purchase calling cards so they can...

Cannon Air Force Base to Hold 2nd Annual Open House September 24, 2011

CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. – The Air Commandos here at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. invite the local community to attend the 27th Special Operations Wings second annual Open House on Sept. 24.

This free public event will feature Cannon’s specialized airpower capabilities on the Cannon flightline from 10...

Mounted Shooting All-Stars to Return to Clovis

Twenty of the nation’s best Cowboy Mounted Shooters will converge on the Curry County Events Center in Clovis, New Mexico on October 15, to battle it out with blazing six-guns and high performance horses for the second Western Shooting Horse All-Star Shootout.

Presented by Western Shooting Horse Magazine, Colt Firearms,...

Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce Monthly Membership Breakfast on Friday, Oct.14

The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce will be holding the monthly membership breakfast on Friday, October 14, 2011 at 7 a.m. at 121 Townsgate Plaza.

The breakfast is being hosted by TeamBuilders. For more information, please contact the Chamber at (575) 763-3435.

Support Susan G. Komen Foundation with the 1st Annual Tickle Me Pink Wine Dinner

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Dakota’s Steakhouse is thrilled to support the Susan G Komen Foundation with the First Annual Tickle Me Pink Wine Dinner. This exclusive event will be held at Dakotas on October 19th at 6:00pm. This dinner will feature a specialty four-course menu that includes...

Tourism Association of New Mexico Holding 2011 Research & Marketing Conference

There’s still time to register for the conference that will be Nov. 2-3 at the Albuquerque Sheraton Airport Hotel. Here’s a brief summary of what you’ll learn:
Social Media Tutorials
Get one-on-one help from social media experts! The Social Media Room will feature computer stations and experts ready to...

Join Us for a Free Presentation: Doing Business with Air Force Special Operations at CAFB

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2011
9:00 a.m. at the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce
100 South Avenue A
Portales, NM 88130

Presentation by: Cherri Duval, AFSOC Director, Small Business Program
Includes: Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) Mission, Getting Started/Registered as Small Business, Contract Opportunities and Solicitation Processes.

Hosted by the Roosevelt...

Davis Farms Pumpkin Patch Now Open for Fall Season

The Davis Farms Pumpkin Patch is once again opening up for the fall season!

The pumpkin patch will be open on September 16, 2011 and will be open through October 30, 2011.

Hours are Friday 3 p.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m.-6 p.m.

The pumkin...

St. Bernard Farms Corn Maize Now Open

This year, Mix 107.5 has teamed up with St. Bernard Farms of Clovis, to bring you the first-ever High Plains Corn Maize! It's an awesome, 8 acre corn maize that's perfect family fun for kids, teens, and adults. Your whole family is gonna absolutely love it!

The maize itself is...

Clovis MainStreet Downtown Gala Postponed

Due to circumstances beyond our control, we will not be holding the Downtown Gala this Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011. We are postponing the event until early in 2012. Thank you for your support!

-Robyne Beaubien

Clovis MainStreet

Join us for the annual Veterans Parade on Saturday, November 12, 2011

The annual Veterans Parade, hosted by the Joint Veterans Council, will take place on Saturday, November 12th. The parade will kick off at 10:00 a.m. from Hilltop Plaza and continue south to the end of Main Street.

This year’s theme is “Saluting Our Heroes”. The community is encouraged to show...

Ballots due Friday for Election of Chamber Board of Directors

All chamber members are reminded to return their ballots no later than Friday, November 11th at 5:00 p.m. for the election of five new Chamber Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2012. Candidates for election include: Brian Daly, New Mexico American Water Co; Shawn Hamilton, Hamilton Big Country Ford; Bill...

Mayor Gayla Brumfield and the Clovis Industrial Development Corp. Announces 350 New Jobs Coming to Clovis

(Nov 16, 2011 – Clovis, NM) The Clovis Industrial Development Corporation (CIDC) is pleased to announce that Beauty Health and Science Innovations, Inc. (BHSI) has expressed their intent to move their corporate headquarters and cosmetic manufacturing facilities to Clovis, New Mexico. BHSI is projected to hire over 120 employees within...

Clovis MainStreet is proud to present the 2011 Christmas Light Parade

**Please note, the parade WILL take place as scheduled. Lineup begins at 5:15 p.m. at Hilltop Plaza with the parade to start at 6:00 p.m. Bundle up and see you there!

This year’s Christmas Light Parade will be held on the first Saturday of December… December 3th at 6:00 PM.

THINGS YOU NEED...

"Sponsor an Air Commando" Program Revived Just in Time for the Holidays

In the spirit of both Veteran’s Day and Thanksgiving, locals looking for ways to support our troops are encouraged to “Sponsor an Air Commando” at Cannon Air Force Base.

Please see the attached survey about the revived “Sponsor an Air Commando” initiative. This program has been established in hopes of...

Clovis Chamber Ambassadors to host Random Acts of Kindness Project

For the third year in a row, the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors will be hosting the “Random Acts of Kindness” Christmas Outreach Project during the week of Christmas. During their November meeting, the Ambassadors voted to hold this campaign as a group holiday project. The Ambassadors will raise...

Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce Awarded "Best Practice Award" for Tourism

The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce was awarded the States “Best Practice Award” for Tourism during the 16th annual New Mexico Infrastructure and Finance Conference that was held in Albuquerque, NM the theme for this year’s conference was Bouncing Back “New Challenges-New Opportunities” The conference provided three days of sessions...

A Christmas Message from the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce

On behalf of the Clovis/Curry County Chamber Staff and Board of Directors, I would like to extend to each of you a very “Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year." We have had a very successful year and it’s because of each of you that have given of...

City of Clovis Gross Receipt Tax Revenue Up in 2011

Dear Friends:

Just a quick positive note about the local economy and interesting economic data for 2011.

The City of Clovis GRT revenue is up...

Oak Ridge Boys Coming to Clovis for January Concert

One of the most distinctive, notable and legendary country music groups will be performing in concert at the Curry County Events Center in January.

The Curry County Events Center is proud to announce that the Oak Ridge Boys will be performing, live, on January 20th. Doors will open at 6...

Ole! 2012 Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet set for Friday, January 13th

CLOVIS, NM –The 2012 Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Banquet will be held Friday, January 13th at the Clovis Civic Center, located at 801 Schepps Blvd.

The festivities will begin with a reception honoring the Chamber’s past presidents at 6:00 p.m. with seating for dinner starting at 6:45 p.m....

Entertainer and Comic Carlos Mencia at the Clovis Civic Center in Clovis January 27, 2012

Carlos Mencia is undoubtedly one of today’s most popular entertainers and comics. Whether it is man-on-the-street interviews, studio comedy, commercial parodies, nationwide sold-out tours, or films, Mencia demonstrates an extraordinary ability to connect with a wide and diverse audience.

Mencia began his career doing stand-up on amateur night at the...

Clovis Municipal Schools Education Foundation/Alumni Association Seeking Nominations for 2012 CHS Hall of Honor

The CMS Education Foundation/Alumni Association will be honoring distinguished Clovis High School Alumni at its third annual "Purple Pride Hall of Honor Banquet" on April 28th and is requesting nominations.

Last year’s Hall of Honor recipients included: Randy Harris, Brigadier General Ben T. Robinson, John Harris, Norman and Vi Petty,...

Round two of Air Force civilian restructure affects positions at Cannon Air Force Base

(Cannon Air Force Base Public Affairs) - On Jan. 11 the Air Force announces 4,500 additional positions for elimination as a continuation of its FY12 Civilian Workforce Restructure. This reduction builds on realignments announced in November and responds to the Secretary of Defense’s direction to target civilian funding at fiscal...

Chamber Ambassadors: Great Visibility for You and Your Company

The purpose of the Ambassador Program is to extend the warmth and hospitality of the Chamber to members and guests while facilitating networking at Chamber functions.

Ambassadors serve as an extension of the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce by attending Chamber events in which they act as greeters, points...

City of Clovis Looking to Fill Vacancies on Various Boards

The City of Clovis has the following vacancies on City boards:

One member for Planning & Zoning Commission. The Planning & Zoning Commission meets at 3:00 p.m. on the second Wednesday each month at City Hall.

Two members for the Cultural and Ethnic Affairs Committee. This committee...

Vienna Boys Choir To Bring Unforgettable Valentine's Day to Clovis, NM

Making this Valentine’s Day truly special for Clovis residents, the world-renowned Vienna Boys Choir will take the stage at 7 p.m. Feb. 14, 2012 at the Marshall Auditorium for an unforgettable night of musical mastery.

Brought by Clovis Community College’s Cultural Arts Series, Clovis is fortunate to be one of approximately 30...

Attend the Leap into Profits: 'Going Green' for More 'Green' in Your Pocket Workshop

Join us for an interactive workshop that introduces you to the many benefits of going green. In our current economy, where are your opportunities for sustainable profits?...hint...they are often hiding in plain sight. From big picture concepts to practical ideas that you can use immediately, this workshop is designed to...

Help the City of Clovis Hillcrest Park Zoo Name the New Giraffe Born in January

On January 25, 2012, a baby was born to Jael, our Rothschild giraffe. The 6 feet, 120 lb. female calf is receiving around the clock care from the zoo staff. Future plans for the baby include the construction of a runway that will lead to the giraffe enclosure. Also, as...