Clovis (New Mexico)

Clovis is a city in the southeastern region of New Mexico, in Curry County, near the Texas state line. It is famous for the nearby archaeological site where "Clovis man" was discovered. It is a military community supporting nearby Cannon Air Force Base.

By car
Road access is mainly via US 60 and US 70. You can also access Clovis from US 40 to NM 209 South at Tucumcari.

Get around
Clovis has a limited public transportation system known as C.A.T.S which stands for Clovis Area Transport System. Anywhere within city limits is 50¢. 575-769-7910. (No service Sunday)

Taxi services do not exist.

Do

 * Decent off-road mountain biking exists at the back of Ned Houk Park. Upon entrance to the park, take a right and follow it to the ampetheatre.  The trails start beyond the dirt parking lot.

Go next

 * Lubbock & Amarillo are approximately 100 miles away in Texas.
 * Albuquerque is 220 miles away.
 * The town of Portales is nearby, with Eastern New Mexico University and an interesting archaeological site.
 * Roswell is a favorite destination of extra-terrestrial travelers.