RECREATION & THINGS TO DO

EDUCATION

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cOMMUNITY Profile

OUR COMMUNITY is full of caring, friendly people who are actively involved in the development of Clovis

From June through October there are activities and events for everyone including: Pioneer Days with a parade and rodeo; Smoke on the Water, a world class fireworks display; the Badlands Motorcycle Rally; the High Plains Junior Rodeo Finals and the Annual Arts Festival are just some of the highlights of Clovis activities presented by the Chamber of Commerce and other community members and organizations.A great place to live and a safe place to raise a family. That is what Clovis is all about. Come on... come grow with us!

housing

Clovis is an excellent place to purchase a home and statistics support that fact.  The city is currently experiencing steady growth in an appreciating market.  In 2006 to date 758 homes were sold which is a steady increase of 22% over 2005.  The average sale price of resale homes was $118,000 in 2006 and $101,000 in 2005.  New construction homes have been selling between $125,000 and $400,000.  The average price of a new construction home is $275,000 and construction costs average $110 a square foot.  Compare these prices to that elsewhere in the Sunbelt and Clovis is a clear winner in the housing market.

These affordable prices will buy you and your family quality homes.  Most homes in Clovis average 1,600 to 1,800 sq ft.  New Mexico is noted for its southwestern adobe style homes, but in Clovis, homeowners can choose from a variety of styles – from one-story ranch homes to two-story colonials and Victorians, Clovis offers the variety and durability of what a good home should be.  Also, most of the homes in Clovis are brick construction, making them very efficient when it comes to utility bills.

Recreation and Leisure activities

Recreation
Clovis has made a commitment to families through its parks and recreational facilities. There are 17 parks, 17 baseball/softball fields, 12 playgrounds, 11 soccer field, 3 football fields, an archery range and an off-road vehicle area.

Parks throughout the city include Dennis Chavez Park with a lake, playground and picnic areas. Green Acres Park, also within the city limits, offers the closest fishing around as the lake is stocked with trout and bass. Ned Houk Park, 10 miles north of town, is the site of many area events. Hillcrest Park is the home to sunken gardens and the state's second largest zoo. Bob Spencer Park is frequently in use during softball season and the Guy Leeder softball complex offers 5 fields for play. Two golf courses round out the recreational facilities, along with an outdoor pool at Potter Park and an indoor pool at Play Inc.

Nearby Leisure Areas
A variety of sports and leisure areas are just a few hours away from Clovis. Eight State Parks, one National Monument and four ski areas are all within a within a one to four hour drive. Skiing and hang gliding, rafting and hot springs are all close enough for a week-end getaway. Numerous lakes and rivers offer some of the best fishing in the country. Ute Lake, Lake Sumner and Santa Rosa Lake offer opportunities to water ski, catch bass, crappie, walleye and trout. Hiking, birdwatching and boating offer plenty of activities for the outdoor-lovers. And events such as the Albuquerque Balloon Festival and horse racing at Ruidoso Downs offer large-scale entertainment.

The Southeast of New Mexico is also home to Carlsbad Caverns, with deep subterranean caves showcasing incredible formations. White Sands National Monument near Alamogordo, with its ever-shifting gypsum sand dunes, provides an excellent recreation area for families. Fun getaways for the family include the New Mexico Space Museum in Alamogordo and exploring the history of the aliens in Roswell. And for the lure of the old west, nothing beats Fort Sumner's Billy the Kid Museum and what legend says is Billy the Kid's grave, just a 45 minute drive from Clovis.

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New Mexico is well-known for its love of art and Clovis boasts an active artist community. With several art galleries that feature award-winning works by local artists, one of the most highly anticipated events of the year is the Clovis Downtown Arts Festival. Sponsored in the fall by the Downtown Revitalization Program, this yearly event begins with a wine and cheese gala and features displays of folk and fine art throughout the downtown district. An independent film festival that garners entries from around the world is now part of the event.

Clovis Community College sponsors a Cultural Arts Series that continues to bring in world-class entertainment. Carlos Nunez, Rita Coolidge and Zydeco master Terrence Simian have all performed as part of the series. Summer brings musicals to the college and theatrical performances are offered year round.

Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, less than a 20 minute drive from Clovis, also offers musical, theatrical and cultural entertainment. ENMU is the home of both a PBS radio and television station.

And when it comes to music, Cloviis rich in its contribution to rock 'n' roll! Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, Waylon Jennings and the Fireballs recorded with Norman Petty at the famous 7th Street Studios in the fifties and sixties. Musical history continues to be made as stars such as LeAnn Rimes have recorded in Clovis.

And don't forget, part of the rich historical culture of Clovis is the archaeology of the area. The Clovis Man was discovered just south of Clovis in 1929. The archaeological site at Blackwater Draw has produced bones, tools and other evidence of man's existence over 12,000 years ago in what is considered the oldest accepted culture in the New World.

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