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Stephanie (zoo staff) presented updates: she introduced Kai, a marmoset currently in temporary care, and described completing a three-day large-animal emergency rescue class that certified her as an ag-1 first responder. She said the zoo is purchasing equipment to safely move large animals and improving daily enrichment and training routines to reduce stress and assist veterinary care.

The zoo announced a child-abuse awareness event at Hillcrest Park Zoo this coming Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; admission is free and the event is hosted by RGH Children's Alliance. Stephanie said she will appear at an Earth Day event at the library to bring reptiles and other animals for a 10 a.m. program.

On signage and planning, staff said they received large, color signs ordered under a prior grant; wind considerations required design adjustments and additional mounting work. Mayor Morris and staff reported the city applied for a Destination Forward grant for $100,000 to develop a master plan for the zoo; staff said the master plan would support future funding and American Zoo and Aquarium (AZA) accreditation efforts. The committee scheduled its next meeting at the zoo, which will allow members to view new signage and other improvements.

Stephanie said the zoo has submitted a past destination grant that funded signage and that the signs are being installed on structures that do not require poles while other larger signs need reinforced mounting due to local wind conditions.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Clovis - Parks, Recreation & Beautification Committee - Apr 21, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Zoo staff reported animal-care training, outreach events and signage installation; staff said they applied for a $100,000 Destination Forward grant for a zoo master plan to support accreditation and future funding.","taxTitle","Clovis, Curry County, New Mexico","taxId",52795,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6579619,"Aquatic center nears completion; Roy Walker updates and summer program registration underway",121,713000,834000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3074692-2b0e5d45d81a782a261f7d6597756a32&start=713&end=834","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3074692-2b0e5d45d81a782a261f7d6597756a32/thumbnail_713000.jpg","/articles/6579619/Clovis/Curry-County/New-Mexico/Aquatic-center-nears-completion-Roy-Walker-updates-and-summer-program-registration-underway","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6579619-04564dd21d90d37350dfa622f419c217/orig.mp4?Expires=1771119871&Signature=Ub9a65lKKWjhOcNy2cicWcxjuMwxOittcLduL-fCuWDnefLViDZSnFuYpLhmKUI8Gegny2J8mrTQKijB2OkYwu0dVWnp-ZfGTgNv-Hfa-xxB3MqMkRQ3BROJGYyJBXiZ5WHgsTGW5~ZHjVy--m9wJ97TNrtfb04sjpi5ubuHpjhzfHJ2rDJAmeekGi4k0wEOQ72FuW2bM5ZbCc2SKKMyTER1UOyxK719z8pu2iOuvfEIDmRnTFuDFlYCz9fZabspFdLqdo9YElb7QujHZ~Z5glIfFrtYX0VCTbRZoDrvH-hLk8wwc2Ma1nH~vJWUP1bdkoj1yXnf5hPGY7mIeMQofQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Parks and recreation staff reported construction progress at the new aquatic center and updates for Roy Walker recreation facility and the summer youth program.

Amy (recreation manager) said the aquatic center roof is complete, contractors were installing side windows, the pool heater was being replaced, and crews were power-washing the pool in preparation to refill it. She said staff were optimistic about progress and that Potter pool cleaning was planned for the week.

At Roy Walker, staff reported floors are finished, some doors and garage elements remain pending, a small concession cooler now offers drinks, and a new recommended hire (Nicholas Williams) was presented for a recreation-assistant position. Amy said five people applied and she recommended Williams for hire.

Staff outlined the summer youth program schedule and field trips, including visits to the zoo, Clovis Fun Center, Paula's Dairy, local library programming, Windrush alpaca farm, a base tour and bowling, and multiple pool/splash-pad visits. Guest speakers planned include police K-9 and fire engine demonstrations; Mayor Morris had agreed to speak at a program event. Amy said registration went live in early April and, as of the meeting, one person had registered; she noted the program price will increase on May 2.

Committee members asked staff to continue outreach to boost registration and to confirm staffing and field-trip logistics ahead of the summer season.","Staff reported the aquatic center roof and pool heater have been replaced and windows installation has begun; Roy Walker floors are finished, staffing hires underway, and summer youth program registration is live with a price increase scheduled for May 2.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6579624,"Parks committee reviews tree plantings, storm damage and facility work at city parks",1339,567000,1906000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3074692-2b0e5d45d81a782a261f7d6597756a32&start=567&end=1906","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3074692-2b0e5d45d81a782a261f7d6597756a32/thumbnail_567000.jpg","/articles/6579624/Clovis/Curry-County/New-Mexico/Parks-committee-reviews-tree-plantings-storm-damage-and-facility-work-at-city-parks","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6579624-23479ab694957ad4d4c3c52bff3cc84a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771119871&Signature=lgagfo-dd0BqagaU6jcZj0tqZCkGhKQVsIfZEAZI0QRdETBZ2DBcHOEBwm3Hb-p0MBBpK7dyjeDNfUTdoD1gkPes5FLEPm4K~gl8KB-pI3-~us5GVroOG6sYxEBEKfiF1OAg-4dhcWwqNCp7ET8oKbJBcEwdzdwm7cV5WWV31MW6mtKRkPntjTifYBUj5OY29mMybvbgLeZr4ysexylhFrXQwQYMIosg-kyAAeBCNi1GU1av9RWKFUMcGWm92BAEj8i-QLI2CsBp6nRJ5EjwkkrMPKWIFZPkzvgZcMbEapk7l8wTLMflHhuCKMlsngfJe5pBK7cjSTjXMUhY7qEv1w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Parks staff provided a monthly operations update detailing recent plantings and storm damage and outlined next steps for repairs and programming.

Russell Hooper, parks staff, reported the department planted more than 60 trees across multiple parks since the last meeting, including about 18 at Ned Halk, four at the shooting range and 20 at Hillcrest Park; the remainder were scattered across Sunset, Pat Sandoval, Dennis Chavez and Roy Walker. Hooper said a recent windstorm damaged several light poles at Potter, Dickinson and God Leader parks and \"ripped up and flipped over\" a pavilion at Pat Sandoval; staff are working with insurance to repair those assets.

Hooper also briefed the committee on a three-day ATA sporting clays shoot held April 11-13. Staff said the event was the best weekend the range has had and that the department is scheduling more single-day shoots and local programming. The committee confirmed some overnight camping associated with events had occurred without problems.

Commissioner staff reported that K Barnett has begun construction on a parking lot tied to the Goodwin Lake Trails project; that work will precede drainage and trail improvements and the installation of a new playground.

The committee announced the Great American Cleanup will be held this Saturday; the Parks and Recreation Department asked for volunteer teams and provided a meeting time and collection point at the department facility on Sycamore.

Committee members asked staff to track insurance and repair timelines for storm-damaged assets and to report back on completion dates at a future meeting.","Staff reported more than 60 trees planted across city parks, windstorm damage to light poles and a pavilion, and ongoing repairs; committee members heard updates on range events and parking work at Goodwin Lake Trails.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6579629,"Committee approves Altrusa book box for Hillcrest Park",277,233000,510000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3074692-2b0e5d45d81a782a261f7d6597756a32&start=233&end=510","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3074692-2b0e5d45d81a782a261f7d6597756a32/thumbnail_233000.jpg","/articles/6579629/Clovis/Curry-County/New-Mexico/Committee-approves-Altrusa-book-box-for-Hillcrest-Park","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6579629-02676babb8a5b3cf8ea2a5409f5ff20d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771119871&Signature=BtOr1Y1empXwBKpIlG3qIKp~ls7lZqn4I31MrsAWhW0800oNhiXkLhzAqPis~r~yampy~vPXAgFY81A-e8D7ofRc11o-i-Maq8oxSgo8FOJdP-tfNgybh08fpbNHz8jWnwN4oaZWKERoWiHpeT7BoC-ERpLN8~r-Ay2Uc8aOcdUCeHkjxwDLlxd0l-qb6fccdBszIGrZFKpEmH7VcPCWP865Qivo9oBHCSjl2Ts0tNC77DRAXuET2~lnsuuYQ~mNe4Tr1MdLvS3aIte6wFx9bSQpuogmksD02PByLTExX3wL5usMyLUr5usM3jaT9LfH774oG-WImKlCsJAhE4XnZA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Parks and Recreation Beautification Committee voted to approve a request from Altrusa International to install a book-exchange box at Hillcrest Park.

Debbie Smith, president of Altrusa International in Clovis, told the committee Altrusa would provide the box, arrange installation with local scouts and maintain the collection. “We would put the books in. We\u0000d go around Clovis and pick up a lot of different books in different areas,” Smith said, adding the club would stamp donated books “courtesy of Altrusa International.”

Committee discussion noted existing community book boxes and the need for periodic checks because donated containers sometimes are repurposed for other uses. Committee members asked staff to work with Altrusa and site lead Russell Hooper to identify a location between the playground, pickleball and basketball courts. The committee made and seconded a motion “to approve this,” and the chair called the motion approved after an affirmative voice vote with no opposition.

The group did not specify an exact installation date or final location at the meeting; committee staff and the Altrusa volunteers were directed to coordinate location and installation logistics.

The committee welcomed Altrusa\u0000s offer to maintain the box and suggested signage reading “Free books. Take a book, leave a book.”","The Parks and Recreation Beautification Committee approved a request from Altrusa International to install and maintain a free “take a book, leave a book” box at Hillcrest Park; Altrusa and local scouts will install and maintain the box.","actionData","errors"]

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Hillcrest Park Zoo reports animal welfare work, events and a $100,000 master plan grant application

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Parks committee reviews tree plantings, storm damage and facility work at city parks

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