Clovis, city, seat of Curry County, eastern New Mexico; incorporated 1909. It is a transportation and processing center for an area in which grain, peanuts, and vegetables are produced. A significant archaeological site and Cannon Air Force Base are located nearby. A community college is here. Clovis was founded in 1906 by the Santa Fe Railway on a newly constructed line. The city is named for the Frankish king Clovis I. Population 31,194 (1980); 30,954 (1990); 32,667 (2000).Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001
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