Clovis History

Let’s Talk Clovis: Clovis High School of 1914

The following information regarding Clovis High School during the year 1914 was provided by their Argus (now Cavalcade) school publication.…

Defining the “Clovis Way of Life”

If you live in Clovis, we are sure you have heard of it, the “Clovis Way of Life.”  The Clovis…

Let’s Talk Clovis: Remembering “Mr. Clovis” Rex Phebus

Rex Phebus was born in Clovis on October 17, 1920 and died on March 3, 2013. He would be known…

Making Their Sacrifices Matter

The Clovis Veterans Memorial District (CVMD) held its annual Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Ceremony, Dec 7th.  The day that former…

Let’s Talk Clovis: 120 Years of Ministry (1893-2013)

Methodists from the Academy Church and those who worshiped at Mississippi School united to build the first church in Clovis…

Let’s Talk Clovis: The American life of Octavio Ruelas

Octavio B. Ruelas (1926-2006) was born in Tamasujlita Municipio De Tecolotlan, Mexico. His parents, Isidro and Augustina, were sharecroppers who…

Local Veterans Celebrate U.S. Marine Corps 246th Birthday

Veterans Day always falls right after the Marine Corps birthday. William (Bill) and Karen Tobin of Clovis, are Veterans who…

Veterans Day to be Honored at Clovis Veterans Memorial District

Thursday November 11th, the CVMD will be hosting events to celebrate and honor our veterans in Clovis and across the…

Community Heritage Center Reveal

The Clovis Veterans Memorial District’s Community Heritage Center will be opening to the public and will be an interactive experience…

Let’s Talk Clovis: Gold Star Hero Captain Leland “Tim” Haun, USAF

We are sharing the life of Captain Tim Haun (1963-1996) to honor him and his family. It will also remind…