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Clovis zoo looks to future with big upgrades, new animal exhibits
CLOVIS, N.M. (KFDA) - The Hillcrest Park Zoo in Clovis is moving forward with a major expansion plan aimed at improving exhibits and visitor experience. Zoo officials have completed a community survey to help shape a new master plan that will guide future upgrades. “A lot of the responses were...
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Clovis zoo looks to future with big upgrades, new animal exhibits
The Hillcrest Park Zoo in Clovis is moving forward with a major expansion plan aimed at improving exhibits and visitor experience.
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Area powerlifters set for state
Apr. 7—TUCUMCARI — Area boys and girls will be competing at the powerlifting state meet later this week at Rio Rancho Events Center. The boys compete on Friday, and the girls on Saturday. Lifting begins at 10 a.m. each day. Entries will be competing in the squat, bench...
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After fire destroyed Kix on 66, owners launch Side Kix on 66 and plan rebuild
TUCUMCARI, NM (KVII) — Nearly one year after a fire burned down a popular restaurant in Tucumcari, the owners have reopened at a second location. “We were so disappointed about the fire at Kix on 66, because that was a staple,” said Marcy Willis, mayor of Tucumcari. “A lot of us went there in the morning for breakfast and for lunch, but this one is going to be better because they will be open for dinner.”
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Things to do – places to go
*Easter in Rotary Park – 5 p.m., Rotary Park, West 18th Street and South Avenue I, Portales. Sponsored by Potter’s House of Portales. Free hamburgers and hot dogs, Easter basket raffle, egg hunt. Information: 575-415-6239. Monday, April 6, through Thursday, April 9. *Muleshoe Art Association 2026 annual spring...
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New museum in Clovis proud to share Curry County history
CLOVIS, N.M. (KFDA) - Ruben visits the High Plains Pioneer Museum in Clovis and learns about the rich history of Curry County. Mary Finifrock, board president for the High Plains Pioneer Museum, says the historical foundation was founded in 1972. “All these years, the dream was to have a museum...
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Watson’s BBQ in Tucumcari closes after its building comes under contract
The owners of the acclaimed Watson’s BBQ in Tucumcari, New Mexico, housed in Tucumcari Ranch Supply, closed Saturday after the building they had for sale for several years came under contract last week. Jimmy and Stella Watson, who owned Tucumcari Ranch Supply since 1980 and opened Watson’s BBQ there...
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Tijeras rezoning, Clovis suspects, Rain chances, Bosque restoration, Elephant escape
[1] Controversial plan to rezone multiple acres in Tijeras fails in Village Council – The Village of Tijeras considered rezoning property off Interstate-40 that would allow for commercial businesses to move in. Residents have been fighting against this proposal for months. The property owner’s re-zoning application mentioned building a family home, as well as a potential gas station or gym. Monday night, only one councilor voted to approve the zoning change, so the motion failed.
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Oasis State Park Hosting Fishing Derby March 21
PORTALES — New Mexico State Parks will host an annual fishing derby at Oasis State Park from 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Saturday, March 21. The event is held in partnership with the Oasis State Parks Friends’ Group and the New Mexico Department of Wildlife, which will stock the park pond with 800 rainbow trout measuring approximately 10 inches, to create a high-quality fishing opportunity for anglers.
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This Off-the-Beaten-Path Restaurant in New Mexico Is Worth a Day Trip
Do you like barbecue? Do you like off-the-beaten-path restaurants? If the answer to both of these questions is yes, then you need to stop in Tucumcari, New Mexico, the next time you’re driving across I-40 in the eastern part of the state. Tucumcari Ranch Supply has been owned and operated by Jimmy and Stella Watson […]
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Racing Commission Approves SunRay Move to Clovis
By a 3-0 vote, the New Mexico Racing Commission approved a relocation plan presented by the operators of SunRay Park and Casino to move their horse racing and casino operations to Clovis, NM as soon as 2027. The vote was taken at a special meeting in Albuquerque on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.