Clovis City Commission Meeting Summary - January 8, 2026

The City Commission of Clovis held its meeting on January 8, 2026, at 12:15 PM, beginning with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. The session featured the recognition of distinguished employees, holiday decorations, and MLK Day activities, followed by public comments, the adoption of several ordinances and resolutions, and committee reports.

Consent Calendar

• Unanimously approved seven items: a $60,000 New Mexico Forestry Division grant for Hillcrest Park, reappointment of Amy Mates to the Clovis Housing and Redevelopment Agency Board, appointment of Alexis Hobbes to the Clovis Carver Library Board, award of ITB 251010-003 to J and H Services for waste facility closure, a dry farmland lease agreement with Randy Mike O'Hare, a budget transfer for library fire sprinkler repairs, and Change Order One with WWRC for the Friendship Center remodel.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Clovis Action Team (Sherry Wilson): Presented on the "Clovis Landmarks Treasure Hunt" initiative, noting that 10 participants engaged in an educational tour of local histories. The winners, Christina and Grace Tatum, were awarded a custom sign; they expressed that the event was extremely well-organized and fun.
• MLK Celebration Organizers (Miss Pollard, Ms. Williams, Constant): Invited the public to the 35th annual MLK scholarship breakfast (Jan 17) and the City's MLK Day proclamation ceremony (Jan 19). They highlighted the 2026 theme as "nonviolence seeks to defeat injustice and evil, not people," and announced upcoming state commission open office hours and the "It Starts with Me" initiative launch.
• Commissioner Zamora: Expressed concern regarding the late passing of Mr. Joe Sanchez (District 3 award recipient in a family business), noting that the award was accepted by his daughter in his absence, while the commissioner praised the family for continuing the tradition.
• Commissioner Porter: Acknowledged the Oscar and Kathleen Viannis (District 2) for their rooftop decorations, noting the visual appeal of their display.

Discussion Items

• Ordinance 2253-2026 (Camping on Private Property): Discussed the final adoption of a new code chapter regulating camping on private property, requiring written permission from the owner and occurring only in enclosed areas. The proposal aims to address concerns while respecting property rights.
• Resolutions 3350 and 3351 (Demolition of Unsafe Buildings): Discussed resolutions authorizing the abatement by demolition of unsafe structures at 404 Tennessee (Julio Navelos) and 217 John Doe. The Building Safety Department confirmed attempts to work with owners, who were given 15 days to submit a plan; if no acceptable plan is provided, city action will follow. The Attorney noted that since the ordinance's adoption 3-4 years ago, no impasse has yet been reached where the Commission had to intervene after a plan was rejected.
• Armed Forces Support Committee Report: Commissioner Garza and Mayor Morris reported on the morning's meeting, highlighting the start of the "Mirror" grant project with Matrix Design and the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation (OLDCC). The grant will fund a readiness review for Canon Air Force Base's 27th Special Operations Wing, focusing on water, land use, energy, infrastructure, and tabletop exercises. A resolution supporting the New Mexico Military Base Planning Commission's 2026 legislative priorities was also approved.

Key Outcomes

• Unanimous Approval (8-0): Passed final adoption of Ordinance 2253-2026 regarding camping on private property.
• Unanimous Approval (8-0): Passed adoption of Resolutions 3350 and 3351-2026 authorizing demolition of unsafe buildings at 404 Tennessee and 217 John Doe.
• Unanimous Approval: Signed Proclamation 2026-02 proclaiming January 19, 2026, as Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Clovis.
• Unanimous Approval: Adopted the Clovis Landmarks Treasure Hunt winners' recognition and the MLK Day event invitations.
• Next Steps: The Armed Forces Support Committee will continue work on the Mirror grant deliverables. Upcoming public meetings for the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Committee, Civic Center Policy Board, and others were scheduled for mid-January.
• Discrepancy Note: The transcript initially notes a vote count issue where the system indicated a motion failed despite an affirmative response, but the Mayor and Clerk subsequently clarified that the record should show the motion carried unanimously (8-0) for both the ordinance and resolutions.