February 2024: City of Clovis Updates

Career Spotlight

The Clovis Area Transit System is currently seeking a dynamic and organized individual to join their team as an Office Manager. As the hub of local travel, CATS requires an individual with strong organizational and communication skills to support day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate will excel in multitasking, managing schedules, and maintaining accurate records. A customer service-oriented mindset is crucial, as the administrative assistant will interact with staff, passengers, and external stakeholders. We encourage you to apply and be part of our dynamic team at Clovis Area Transit System. Apply here.

Clovis-Carver Public Library

The following monthly highlights are scheduled for the month of February, please view the calendar for a full list of events:

• Community Blood Drive, in the Ingram Room at 11:00 A.M. pre-register at www.bloodhero.com
• Tiny Tots Storytime, Wednesdays at 10:00 A.M.
• Preschool Storytime, Thursdays at 10:00 A.M.
• Flashlight Freeze Tag, 5:00 P.M. on 2/17/24.

Crime Tip Hotline

Residents can help keep our community safe with the Clovis Police Department’s (CPD) crime-tip hotline. If you see something, say something, and report crime sightings or suspicious activity to the CPD.

To easily report a crime tip, click here or text a top to 847411. All tips are confidential. This easy-to-use option provides an additional way for you to get connected to the CPD and help fight crime. Please don’t hesitate to call 911 or the non-emergency number, 575-763-9472, to report a crime or suspicious activity.

Holiday Reminders

The City of Clovis will be closed on Monday, February 19th to observe Presidents’ Day. NOTE: This holiday does NOT affect solid-waste collection.

Meetings & Updates

The following meetings are scheduled for the month of February:

• Animal Control Task Force Meeting: February 6, 2024, 5:30 P.M. at City Hall.
• Planning & Zoning Commission: February 14, 2024, 3:00 P.M. at the North Annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library.
• City Commission Meeting: February 15, 2024, 5:15 P.M. at the North Annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library.
• Affordable Housing Town Hall: February 20, 2024, 6:00 P.M. at the Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library.
• Parks, Recreation & Beautification Committee: February 26, 2024, 5:30 P.M. at the North Annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library.
• Public Works Committee: February 28, 2024, 8:30 A.M. at the North Annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library.

Parks & Recreation

• Aquatic Center
  • Pool Deck Walking: Do you like to walk outside but it’s too cold? Come walk with us at the City of Clovis Aquatic Center. Our pool deck is warm & free from the outside elements. It’s FREE – just sign up at the Aquatic Center Front Desk.
  • Mommy & Me, Pop & Tots: The Aquatic Center encourages parents and caregivers to teach water competency to children ages 6 months to 6 years of age. Monday & Wednesdays 10 A.M. – 11 A.M. This class is free but registration is required. Register now.
  • Card Board Boat Races, Homeschool Addition: April 5, 2024 at 11 A.M. Cost: Daily home school swim fee. Boat race will be from 11 A.M. – 12 P.M. and open swim for 1 hour after the races. Register your boat at the Aquatic Center front desk. RULES: ALL boats must be made with card board and duct tape. Things we learn: buoyancy, water displacement, physics & team building.
  • Mermaid Classes: Must be 16 or older. Registration is required. Cost: $24 to be paid at time of registration. Classes are on Saturday from 1-2 P.M. January 6 – February 24. Fin rentals start at $40 and can be rented from the instructor. Register now.
• Hillcrest Park Zoo
  • Black Bear Baily & Willow Sweet 16 at Hillcrest Park Zoo on February 17th. Come celebrate our black bears with a day of fun and enrichment. Keeper talk (Q&A) at 12:00 P.M.
  • From now until Valentine’s Day stop by the Hillcrest Park Zoo and purchase a Love Bug for the animals! The zoo is accepting donations in exchange for valentine “love bug” treats for an animal of your choice. Those who donate will receive a love bug valentine and certificate of donation. Donations can be made online at: https://square.link/u/eBDoM9nm.
• Roy Walker Recreation Center
  • Free yoga classes will be held every Wednesday at 6:00 P.M. in the month of February.
  • Kickboxing will be held every Tuesday & Thursday at 6:00 P.M.
  • Volunteer Coaches are needed. The Roy Walker Youth Basketball League is seeking volunteer coaches for youth teams ages 5 – 13. Register to be a coach today at cityofclovis.org/basketball.

Senior Center

The following monthly highlights are scheduled for the month of February, please view the calendars for a full list of events:

• Blood pressure checks, sponsored by Interim, every Friday at 11:00 A.M.
• Bingo, Tuesdays at 1:30 P.M.
• English Tea, Fridays at 2:00 P.M.
• Valentine’s Day Dance, 1:00 P.M. on 2/16/24
• Leap Year Celebration, 1:00 P.M. on 2/29/24
  • View the Friendship Senior Center February events calendar, here.
  • View the Baxter-Curren Senior Center events calendar, here.
  • View the Curry Resident Senior Meals menu, here.

Sign up for NIXLE

Sign up to receive emergency notifications from the City of Clovis! By signing up for the NIXLE program, residents and business owners can receive City-related emergency alerts and City announcements, including snow emergencies and other weather-related alerts.

Get alerts the way you want to receive them. Residents can receive NIXLE notifications by text message and/or by email. To sign up for NIXLE, click here. Residents can also sign up by texting “88101” to 888777 or sign up on www.nixle.com. For questions, please contact the Office of Emergency Management at 575-763-9494.

Traffic & Construction

• Thursday February 1 – Thursday February 8th: Corlington Lane. View the PSA here.
• Monday, February 5 – Thursday February 15: N Village Drive. View the PSA here.

Upcoming Events

Love Bug Donations at Hillcrest Park Zoo: Happening until February 14th.

• From now until February 14th, stop by the Zoo, make a donation and the animal of your choice will receive a special “Love Bug” Valentine’s Day treat. In return, you will receive a donation certificate and a custom Valentine’s Day Card to give to your sweet someone. While you are there, check out the pre-made Valentine’s Day gift bundles!
  • More Information: https://fb.me/e/5YQKNIUrL
  • To donate online, please visit: https://square.link/u/eBDoM9nm

Affordable Housing Plan Town Hall

• The City of Clovis has initiated an Affordable Housing Planning process that will focus on strategies to provide new affordable rental and owner-occupied housing and the rehabilitation of the existing housing stock in Clovis. Public input is important in the development of the Affordable Housing Plan.
  • To take the survey, please visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GW9N58H
• The Town Hall will be held in person on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, from 6:00 – 7:30 pm at the Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main Street, Clovis NM 87101. The public is encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be provided.
  • Read the full release here.

Easter Celebrations: three great ways to celebrate Easter next month, look here for more information.

• 🐰 Clovis Community Easter Egg Hunt at Guy Leeder Softball Fields: Happening March 30th at 9:00 A.M.
• 🐶 Pups in the Park Easter Egg Hunt at Hillcrest Park Dog Park: Happening March 23 at 1:00 P.M.
• 💦 Underwater Easter Egg Hun at the Aquatic Center: Happening March 30th at 10:30 A.M.