Clovis Attractions
The town of Clovis, incorporated in 1909, is the seat of Curry County in southeastern New Mexico.
Cannon Air Force Base
Eight miles west of Clovis is Cannon Air Force Base, which plays a major role in the town's economy.
Cannon Air Force Base
27CS/SCBR
Attn: FOIA Officer
101 West Eureka Avenue
Cannon AFB, NM 88103-5016
United States
27CS/SCBR
Attn: FOIA Officer
101 West Eureka Avenue
Cannon AFB, NM 88103-5016
United States
Phone 1 (505) 784-4131
Fax 1 (505) 784-2338
Clovis Model Train Museum
The Clovis Model Train Museum is housed in the restored Clovis Santa Fe Passenger Depot. The depot has an operating telegraph station, railroading artifacts, and nine toy train layouts.
Clovis Depot Model Train Museum
221 West First Street
Clovis, NM 88101-7409
United States
221 West First Street
Clovis, NM 88101-7409
United States
Phone 1 (505) 762-0066
Fax 1 (505) 762-0066
Hours
March 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
October 1 to January 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
Eula Mae Edwards Museum
The Eula Mae Edwards Museum is part of Clovis Community College, and features the work of local artists.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 9:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 13:00 |
Hillcrest Park and Zoo
The Hillcrest Park and Zoo in Clovis has 500 animals, most of which are exhibited in their natural habitat.
Ned Houk Memorial Park
Ned Houk Memorial Park, north of Clovis, includes 3,320 acres of grassland, ponds and trees.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 |
| Close | 23:00 | 23:00 | 23:00 | 23:00 | 23:00 | 23:00 | 23:00 |
Norman Petty Studios
Located on 7th Street in Clovis, Norman Petty Studios is the place where Buddy Holly recorded "Peggy Sue" and 18 other hits. Other artists to use the facilities include Roy Orbison and LeAnn Rimes. The facility is no longer used for recording however visitors can tour the studio.
Pappy Thornton Museum
The Pappy Thornton Museum in Ned Houk Memorial Park has antique farm equipment and other agricultural exhibits.
