Let’s Talk Clovis: The American life of Octavio Ruelas
Octavio B. Ruelas (1926-2006) was born in Tamasujlita Municipio De Tecolotlan, Mexico. His parents, Isidro and Augustina, were sharecroppers who…
2 years ago
Clovis History
Local Veterans Celebrate U.S. Marine Corps 246th Birthday
Veterans Day always falls right after the Marine Corps birthday. William (Bill) and Karen Tobin of Clovis, are Veterans who…
2 years ago
Veterans Day to be Honored at Clovis Veterans Memorial District
Thursday November 11th, the CVMD will be hosting events to celebrate and honor our veterans in Clovis and across the…
2 years ago
Community Heritage Center Reveal
The Clovis Veterans Memorial District’s Community Heritage Center will be opening to the public and will be an interactive experience…
2 years ago
Let’s Talk Clovis: Gold Star Hero Captain Leland “Tim” Haun, USAF
We are sharing the life of Captain Tim Haun (1963-1996) to honor him and his family. It will also remind…
3 years ago
Let’s Talk Clovis: Forestene’s 1925 Academy Cyclone
We are sharing sections of a school report written by Forestene Hogue (early pioneer family) Beckham in 1943 for a…
3 years ago
Let’s Talk Clovis: Clovis High’s First Football Team, 1922
We are sharing the article written in the 1922 Argus (now Cavalcade annual) that reviews the first year of football…
3 years ago
Let’s Talk Clovis: The Gracious and Generous Roxie Varadian
Roxie (Araxie) was a unique and beautiful individual. She lived a quiet but purposeful life. She would bequeath $400,000 to…
3 years ago
Let’s Talk Clovis: Wayne Riley, Clovis businessman and Volunteer Fire Chief
Wayne Riley (1917-2007) was the official historian of Clovis infrastructure, building codes, our business community and the development of our…
3 years ago
Let’s Talk Clovis: George “Tink” Kastner, 1919-2006
George "Tink" Kastner became a ”Clovis Living Legend” during his lifetime. His mother died four days after his birth and…
3 years ago