About Us

Our Clovis Roundup was born by accidental necessity. With the old Clovis Independent changing ownership and eventually dying, a need arose for a dedicated Clovis news source. Along came Veteran Marine Kenny Melchor and his wife Donna, both with backgrounds in print advertising and a lifelong love of our city. They took a chance that people in Clovis and the surrounding mountain communities would embrace a fresh outlook on news. Just like that, a husband and wife news team was born. Kenny sells the vision and Donna manages the layout. Both having family roots in our valley, it seemed a natural fit. The Melchor’s believe a paper should be free for all to read and at the same time keeping advertising rates well below market costs. This allows small businesses to compete in a corporate world. In a time when small town newspapers are becoming extinct, The Clovis Roundup is beating the odds, she’s growing every issue thanks to local business and public support. The concept was for a betterment of people, to share interesting and uplifting stories, to bolster community pride. Our rich Valley stories are best told by its people, people that live and work here, people that care about the “Clovis Way of Life” and its historic preservation.

WHAT MAKES US THAT MUCH BETTER?

We bring you the latest and greatest news and events going on in the wonderful city of Clovis. We are the ONLY newspaper that is Clovis specific in our news and advertisement.

UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE OF SCHOOLS, SPORTS, AND EVENTS

We deliver the latest local sports news and entertainment for schools, including Fresno State.

COUNTY WIDE DISTRIBUTION AND DELIVERY

Clovis Roundup is mailed to all Business owners that are members of the Clovis Chamber Commerce as well distributed through out Clovis at over 60 locations.

QUIRKY AND LIGHT

We at Clovis Roundup love to keep things light and quirky. We have a weekly blurb called “The Log of Shame” that is filled with funny moments of “shame” that have happened in the valley, to keep our readers entertained.

LOCAL ADVERTISING

We offer quality LOCAL advertising for the best businesses in town!

Awards and Accreditations

Accredited Member of California News Publishers Association (CNPA)

Clovis Chamber’s 2012 Business Woman of the Year – Donna Melchor

2014 Spirit of Clovis Award presented by the Clovis Hall of Fame

2016 George F. Gruner Award – Best Photo, Honorable Mention

2016 George F. Gruner Award – Best Sports Story, Honorable Mention

Want to advertise with Clovis Roundup?
Contact us at 559-326-2040 or email ads@clovisroundup.com.

Have a story idea?
Contact our Editor-in-Chief, Daniel Leon at editor@clovisroundup.com

Got a event coming up in Clovis?
Email the details to info@clovisroundup.com and we’ll post it on our calendar.

Clovis Roundup Community Newspaper
2491 Alluvial Avenue (Suite #540)
Clovis, CA 93611
Phone: (559) 326-2040
Office Hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.