Near Texico in Curry County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Clovis

Population 31,194 -- Elevation 4,260

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, May 3, 2012

1. Clovis Marker

Inscription. During the 1700s and early 1800s, Comanche Indian buffalo hunters used trails that passed near here. In 1907 the Santa Fe Railroad established Clovis to serve as the eastern terminal of the Belen Cutoff, which would connect with the transcontinental line at Belen. Formerly the domain of ranchers, the railroad opened the area to farmers.

Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 34° 23.427′ N, 103° 4.755′ W. Marker was near Texico, New Mexico, in Curry County. It was on U.S. 60, on the right when traveling west. Marker is in the southeast corner of the New Mexico visitor center, about 2.3 miles west of the Texas border. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Texico NM 88135, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in Eastern New Mexico.

It was also in the American Southwest,

on the

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Great Plains,

on the Southern Plains,

and specifically on the High Plains.

Globally, it was in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once New Spain,

the Comanchería,

the Dust Bowl,

and the Republic of Texas.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: Farwell, Texas (approx. 2.3 miles away in Texas); Near Route of the Coronado Expedition (approx. 2.3 miles away in Texas); Parmer County (approx. 2.3 miles away in Texas); Hopping-Aldridge House (approx. 2.4 miles away in Texas); Olivet Cemetery (approx. 3½ miles away in Texas); Living Memorial (approx. 7.2 miles away); Curry County Veterans Memorial (approx. 7.2 miles away); Norman Petty Studios (approx. 8.2 miles away).

Additional commentary.
1. Missing Marker
It has been reported that the marker was originally located at a visitor center parking lot. That center has been demolished and the marker was removed.

— Submitted February 2, 2020, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.

<i>Back of</i> Clovis Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, May 3, 2012

2. Back of Clovis Marker

Points of Interest
New Mexico's Historic Markers typically have a map on the back side showing the location of other OSHM's. This is an excellent source of information when exploring for other Historical Markers and locations.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, May 3, 2012

3. Back of Clovis Marker

New Mexico visitor center in background.

Previous site of Clovis marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, May 26, 2026

4. Previous site of Clovis marker

Originally this structure was a rest area/welcome center but is now a Port of Entry/Weigh station. The marker would have been in the general area of the sign to the right.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,549 times since then and 40 times this year. Last updated on February 1, 2020, by Sandy Ballard of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 7, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 4. submitted on May 27, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.