Clovis History

A Tribute to Service: Clovis Veterans Luncheon at The Fountains

May 24, 2024 -  A sea of red, white, and blue adorned the recreation area at The Fountains at Alluvial…

Memorial Day in Clovis: A Heartfelt Tribute to Those Who Served

May 27, 2024 - Under a clear blue sky, the town of Clovis came together this Memorial Day to honor…

Let’s Talk Clovis: The Potter family’s early years, part 2

We continue to share portions of Kate Potter Clark’s (1874-1969) article that was written on Feb. 8, 1956. “In the…

Let’s talk Clovis: The Potter family’s early years, part 1

On Feb. 8, 1956, Kate Potter Clark (1874-1969) edited “A Sketch of the Early Years of the John Potter Family…

Let’s Talk Clovis: 1883 Garfield Colony School

The brick arch of the Garfield School at the northwest corner of Minnewawa and Shepherd is all that remains of…

Vietnam War Ended 49 Years Ago: However, the pain persists

Jess Gonzalez  April 4, 2024 - There’s a popular belief that says time is the best way to heal emotional wounds.…

Let’s talk Clovis: A history of Clovis baseball

In 1845, the first baseball rules were published in the U.S. for the New York City Knickerbockers team. The first…

Community Heritage Center hosts Rodeo-themed Family Day

March 23, 2024 - Little boys and girls in their bandanas and hats ran around the museum on their pool…

Let’s talk Clovis: Cliff and Mary Steward, a couple that loved Clovis

Cliff and Mary Rosano Steward shared the love they had for each other after 64 years of marriage with Clovis,…

Let’s Talk Clovis: The First 50 Years of Clovis

The Clovis Chamber of Commerce, Clovis City and a citizen committee published “The History of Clovis, 50 years of progress”…