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Clovis Civil Aviation Board Regular Meeting – October 7, 2025

Meeting Portal — Tuesday, October 7, 2025

BodyClovis, New Mexico

SessionMeeting Portal

DateTuesday, October 7, 2025

StatusFILED

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1:14

We didn't think that uh we were gonna have much luck hiring general surgeons.

1:20

There's really not a whole lot of there's not an abundance of general surgeons because nobody wants to be a general surgeon, they all want to be a neurosurgeon or uh cardiac surgeon or some kind of some kind of specialty.

1:34

And uh but we've uh golly, we we have three uh general surgeons uh now.

1:42

One guy has been a professor of surgery at the University of Arkansas for the last thirty years, and uh he and the other two guys are and one other guy, they switch out, but that guy knows everything about robots and you know, any anything's new he knows because he's teaching those teaching it to those kids uh at the University of Arkansas.

2:10

It's we we've really we've really really really been blessed with providers.

2:17

Uh I never thought I was gonna be a real fan of uh they call them advanced care providers, nurse practitioners and physicians assistants.

2:31

But uh that works, you know.

2:36

A lot of those people they're they don't have an MD degree, but they do have a doctor's degree and whatever the specialty is.

2:43

My wife goes to uh arthritis specialist in Amarello.

2:49

Uh it's a doctor, young doctor young MD lady and a nurse practitioner that works with her who has a doctorate.

3:01

And uh we love them both, but uh I would when we go in there, I would just as soon my wife see the nurse practitioners I would uh the MD.

3:12

I think she's every bit as good a provider as the as the MD.

3:18

You know, sort some things you they have to be MDs.

3:22

You know, you don't particularly want a nurse provider doing neurosurgery, but you know, they can fill the gap and take the load off so they could uh the heavy duty MDs can take care of the heavy duty stuff.

3:34

Exactly.

3:42

That's exactly right.

3:50

But Dr.

3:51

Lugo filled that gap real nicely.

3:53

I'm really impressed with it.

3:55

Well he had uh you know it's pretty amazing that a doctor that had a practice on Fifth Avenue in New York City's gotta is in Clubus, New Mexico.

4:07

You know, that's that says quite a bit for Dr.

4:10

Lugo.

4:10

I he's an interesting guy.

4:13

Uh for doctor's day, we were trying to figure out what we were gonna give the providers for doctors day, and uh just somebody came up with the idea.

4:27

We'll we'll give them stethoscopes and engrave their name on them.

4:33

Some of the docs were going, ah we don't want to do that.

4:35

Every doctor's got this got their stethoscope and they like the one they have, you know.

4:42

And Dr.

4:42

Lugo said I have an idea.

4:45

He said, uh you're right.

4:48

I have a stethoscope.

4:49

I like my stethoscope.

4:52

But uh he said I would like to have one with my name engraved on it.

5:00

I like my stethoscope, but uh he said I would like to have one with my name engraved on it where when I have a rep and an usually good resident, a great nurse, uh an anathesiologist, you know, somebody that's helping me operate.

5:12

I would like to have that where I could hand that to them, and it's kind of a pass it forward deal that in ten years and they're operating on their working on somebody, and they look at that stethoscope, and there my name is.

5:29

They they'll know that I appreciated what they did for me and my patients.

5:36

He uh he's he comes across a little bit crouchy uh initially, but he's really a nice man.

5:44

Oh yeah, he's very thorough, and he's kind of has that grandfatherly professional.

5:50

Yeah, but I was I was impressed with him.

5:53

You know, I had to see him last fall for routine stuff, and then he uh I had an earn yeah in April.

6:02

Really?

6:02

He was Dr.

6:04

Takur.

6:05

Oh my god.

6:06

He's the nephrologist.

6:07

Typically you I think I have because I have as a matter of fact, I gotta go do a follow-up with him.

6:13

He's probably gonna belly.

6:15

Well he uh he's a car nut.

6:19

But yeah, nothing like that.

6:22

He has two electric cars.

6:25

He has uh a Tesla model S plaid, which is the same exact car that Elon Musk uses for his daily driver, and that Jay Leno uses for his daily driver.

6:40

We'll go from zero to sixty in one point nine seconds.

6:45

And uh he took me for a ride the other day, it's crazy fast.

6:49

Just we hope that's okay.

6:55

What are we to keep the keeping these things off?

6:57

Uh well we when we get a uh quorum quorum.

7:01

Yeah.

7:01

Sick.

7:02

Thank you.

7:03

There we go.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting

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Public Health██████████16%

Procedural████6%

Community Events███5%

Emergency Management███4%

Summary of Proceedings

Clovis Civil Aviation Board Regular Meeting – October 7, 2025

The Clovis Civil Aviation Board met on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 5:30 PM in the North Annex, 701 N. Main, Clovis, NM. The board approved the minutes from the July 1, 2025 meeting, received a comprehensive director’s report on airport operations and projects, and heard one public comment. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 6, 2026.

Consent Calendar

Approval of Minutes: The board unanimously approved the minutes of the July 1, 2025 meeting.

Public Comments & Testimony

Larry Jones (1801 East 21st Street, Clovis) reported that the northeast gate near Air Care is damaged—it does not close securely, leaving a gap that could allow unauthorized access. He requested repairs to improve security. The airport director acknowledged the issue and stated a contractor is being sought to repair the gate.

Discussion Items

Runway 04 ILS Upgrade: The FAA is replacing the localizer shelter and adding DME (distance measuring equipment). The NOTAM is effective through October 31, 2025, but the project manager expects completion by October 24. During construction, the ILS approach is unavailable; an RNP approach (04 R NAV) is available as a substitute. Denver Air has no concerns about the outage.
Ute Pipeline Construction Along Perimeter Fence: Utility locates will occur between now and November, with an 8-inch pipe to be placed parallel to the fence along East 21st Street. Construction is expected from November 30, 2025, to July 7, 2026. Coordination with the FAA and airport staff is complete; emergency procedures are in place.
FAA Inspection Status: The airport is now 100% compliant with all FAA Part 139 findings. The next inspection is scheduled for February 10, 2026.
Bulk Fuel Storage Upgrade: Innovative Fuels of Amarillo has received notice to proceed. Two new 10,000-gallon double-walled tanks (one for Jet A, one for AV gas) will be fabricated off-site and installed mid-January 2026. The project adds 2,000 gallons of AV gas capacity and improves environmental compliance. During installation (estimated four days), both fuel trucks will be fully serviced to ensure uninterrupted supply.
Terminal Apron Construction/TWY Bravo Closure: Construction is ongoing and is 31% complete. The terminal apron tie-in to Taxiway Bravo will require closure of a portion of Bravo between the hangars and Taxiway Alpha from approximately end of October 2025 through March 2026. Aircraft will back-taxi on the runway. The entire project is expected to be finished by end of April 2026, roughly coinciding with the terminal completion. The board expressed satisfaction with the contractor’s work and community engagement.
Airport 101 Guide: The director distributed a guide from the state DOT Aviation section for local leaders. He noted that training opportunities (Airport 101 classes) are available and encouraged board members to attend.
Fuel Sales – September 2025: Total fuel sales for September were $101,000 ($25,000 AV gas, $32,000 Jet A to general aviation, $43,000 to Key Lime for Denver flights). This is a drop from August’s $145,000; the director will investigate the cause. In gallons: AV gas – 4,400; Jet A (general aviation) – 7,400; Key Lime – 2,500.
Airfield Status:
- AWOS (automated weather observing system) has had zero outages in 90 days after component replacement and a new UPS with 12-hour battery backup.
- The PAPI for Runway 12/30 (previously out due to suspected lightning strike) has been repaired and is operational.
- The airfield lighting generator (natural gas) is operational and self-tests monthly.
- Airport vehicles: four of seven passenger vehicles are in service; tractors have returned to service after repairs, allowing mowing to resume.
- Staffing: currently at 60% manning (five employees plus director and secretary). Two positions are vacant and posted online; hires expected within a few weeks.
- Hangar rentals: 7–8 hangars are available.
- The annual Wings and Wheels event was canceled in 2025 due to construction constraints, but will resume the following year.
- A 20-foot section of perimeter fence was damaged by a neighboring farm; temporary repairs are secure, and permanent repair is being arranged.

Key Outcomes

Government Shutdown Impact: The director informed the board that a federal government shutdown is ongoing. If not resolved by October 12, 2025, it could affect Essential Air Service (EAS) subsidy payments. Denver Air has confirmed they will continue to fly and provide service at their own risk, ensuring no interruption.
Next Meeting: The next regular meeting will be Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 5:30 PM.

Meeting Transcript

We didn't think that uh we were gonna have much luck hiring general surgeons. There's really not a whole lot of there's not an abundance of general surgeons because nobody wants to be a general surgeon, they all want to be a neurosurgeon or uh cardiac surgeon or some kind of some kind of specialty. And uh but we've uh golly, we we have three uh general surgeons uh now. One guy has been a professor of surgery at the University of Arkansas for the last thirty years, and uh he and the other two guys are and one other guy, they switch out, but that guy knows everything about robots and you know, any anything's new he knows because he's teaching those teaching it to those kids uh at the University of Arkansas. It's we we've really we've really really really been blessed with providers. Uh I never thought I was gonna be a real fan of uh they call them advanced care providers, nurse practitioners and physicians assistants. But uh that works, you know. A lot of those people they're they don't have an MD degree, but they do have a doctor's degree and whatever the specialty is. My wife goes to uh arthritis specialist in Amarello. Uh it's a doctor, young doctor young MD lady and a nurse practitioner that works with her who has a doctorate. And uh we love them both, but uh I would when we go in there, I would just as soon my wife see the nurse practitioners I would uh the MD. I think she's every bit as good a provider as the as the MD. You know, sort some things you they have to be MDs. You know, you don't particularly want a nurse provider doing neurosurgery, but you know, they can fill the gap and take the load off so they could uh the heavy duty MDs can take care of the heavy duty stuff. Exactly. That's exactly right. But Dr. Lugo filled that gap real nicely. I'm really impressed with it. Well he had uh you know it's pretty amazing that a doctor that had a practice on Fifth Avenue in New York City's gotta is in Clubus, New Mexico. You know, that's that says quite a bit for Dr. Lugo. I he's an interesting guy. Uh for doctor's day, we were trying to figure out what we were gonna give the providers for doctors day, and uh just somebody came up with the idea. We'll we'll give them stethoscopes and engrave their name on them. Some of the docs were going, ah we don't want to do that. Every doctor's got this got their stethoscope and they like the one they have, you know. And Dr. Lugo said I have an idea. He said, uh you're right. I have a stethoscope. I like my stethoscope. But uh he said I would like to have one with my name engraved on it. I like my stethoscope, but uh he said I would like to have one with my name engraved on it where when I have a rep and an usually good resident, a great nurse, uh an anathesiologist, you know, somebody that's helping me operate. I would like to have that where I could hand that to them, and it's kind of a pass it forward deal that in ten years and they're operating on their working on somebody, and they look at that stethoscope, and there my name is. They they'll know that I appreciated what they did for me and my patients. He uh he's he comes across a little bit crouchy uh initially, but he's really a nice man. Oh yeah, he's very thorough, and he's kind of has that grandfatherly professional. Yeah, but I was I was impressed with him. You know, I had to see him last fall for routine stuff, and then he uh I had an earn yeah in April. Really? He was Dr. Takur. Oh my god. He's the nephrologist. Typically you I think I have because I have as a matter of fact, I gotta go do a follow-up with him. He's probably gonna belly. Well he uh he's a car nut. But yeah, nothing like that. He has two electric cars.

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