Clovis History

Let’s Talk Clovis: The Kenneaster Family

Ed “Elmo” Kenneaster (1902-1998) was born in McAlester, Okla. The town was founded in 1838 and is the largest city…

A community comes together to “REMEMBER. HONOR. EDUCATE”

On the 21st anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the California 9/11 Memorial Ceremony held great significance.  The event…

Sapling of Survivor Tree Planted at 9/11 Memorial in Time for Ceremony

At the California 9/11 Memorial in Clovis, a ceremony was held to commemorate and to remember those who lost their…

Let’s Talk Clovis: The educational excellence of the 1872 Academy School

The following is quoted in full from Leon L. Loofbouros’s 1950 book, “In Search of God’s Gold.” It was published…

Let’s Talk Clovis: Harold L. Woods, Jefferson Elementary Legend

Harold retired from the Clovis Unified School District in 2001 as the longest serving teacher in the district after teaching…

Clovis Museum hosts new Kids at the Museum event

The Clovis Museum hosted its second Kids At The Museum event on Wednesday where kids of all ages were encouraged…

Let’s Talk Clovis: The Cadwallader Family

John Hollister Cadwallader was born in Pleasant Grove, Iowa on Feb. 8, 1863, to David and Albina Cawallader. His father…

The Clovis Way of Life: Preserving Our Heritage

After opening in 2021, the Heritage Center has made strides to reach the level of immersive detail that it has…

Let’s Talk Clovis: The De Luca Family

Ciriaco De Luca was born in Italy on October 14, 1888 in the small mountain city of Buonvicino. He married…

Harpain’s Dairy Farm Contribution to “The Clovis Way of Life”

Clovis high school graduate and World War II veteran Walt Harpain’s contributions to the Clovis community are still remembered after…