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Five Things You Must Do in Clovis

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Clovis is situated in the Llano Estacada and eastern New Mexico regions, in Curry County, New Mexico. The city of Clovis is an agricultural city but at the same time is also known for its rock music. The Canon Air Force Base, situated in the vicinity of Clovis, has a strong influence on the city. The religion of the local community is Protestant Christianity. The population living in Clovis enjoys a relatively humid climate of hot summers and cool winters without extremes in temperature.

5 things to do in Clovis:

1. The Canon Air Force Base: Known as the 27th Special Operation Wing, the main focus of the Canon Air Force Base is on exfiltration, infiltration and re-supply of operations. These capabilities give support to activities such as unconventional welfare, personal recovery, counter-terrorism, information operations and psychological operations.

2. Eastern New Mexico University: This is the most modern university in the area, with a main campus situated in Portales and two branches located at Ruidoso and Roswell.

3. Hillcrest Park Zoo: The zoo encloses forestry features. It is enriched with trees, pools, animals, streams and many natural features. Visitors will enjoy the rare species of animals in this zoo.

4. Whispering Winds Golf Course: This golf course has 18 holes. It consists of a huge greenland which is maintained to the fullest extent.

5. Norman Petty Studio: The Clovis sound has been popularized by Buddy Holly and Roy Orbison. It was created at Norman Petty 7th Street studio, which has an old rock ‘n’ roll music theme.





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