Labor Force

Clovis, population 32,667, serves a nine-county area with a total population of 104,075. These counties consist of rural communities, including sister city Portales, located in the adjacent Roosevelt County. With a labor force of 28,412, by traditional Department of Labor definition, unemployment rates over the past several years have ranged from 5-7%, reflecting approximately 1,200 unemployed registered with the New Mexico Department of Labor.

The current employable civilian workforce number provided by the NM Labor Department for Curry County is 19,542 (June 2002). Clovis is the hub of this rural area, yet this workforce figure does not include workers from neighboring counties in New Mexico and West Texas. The latest published unemployment rate for Curry County is 5.9% (June 2002).

Cannon Air Force Base

Cannon Air Force Base has over 3,200 authorized active military personnel, bringing the population of authorized military personnel and dependents stationed at Cannon Air Force Base to approximately 11,000 individuals. In addition, there are 900 civilian employees assigned to Cannon Air Force Base. The "Economic Impact Assessment for Fiscal Year 2001" reports that there are 2, 320 retired military personnel living in the community. A majority of the dependents and many of the active duty personnel are looking for either full- or part-time employment. (Information provided by Cannon Air Force Base Public Affairs Office and the New Mexico Department of Labor).

Available Training

The City of Clovis offers several advantages. The first and foremost is the availability of a skilled, bilingual workforce. This workforce, trained by Clovis Community College at minimal cost to you, is ready for immediate employment. State incentives will help with tax rebates and underwrite a portion of employees' salaries during and after training.

Clovis Community College (CCC) will design training programs specific to an employer's needs. The training can be conducted on campus or on-site and can vary in length, depending on need. The training is available at low cost, and often with incentives, at no cost to the employer.

Upon commitment if an industry to locate to our area, Clovis Community College will commence training and have a trained workforce ready upon construction completion.

Commercial Business Registration Information
	Commercial Business Registration Steps Listed below are the steps to follow to register a NM Commercial Business. Please make sure all forms are completed and City Ordinance #1172-81 requires that all businesses apply for and obtain a business registration prior to engaging in business. 1) Contact the New Mexico Taxation & Revenue Department to apply for a New Mexico State Tax ID number....Please click for more information 2) All of the forms must have the completed general information and the NM State Tax ID number....Please click for more information 3) The second page also needs to READ, signed & dated....Please click for more information 4)After all of the above has been done please bring the completed form along with a cash, check or money order for $35.00....Please click for more information