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Clovis commission sends letter of support for proposed racino relocation; public comments both for and against

Clovis City Commission · November 6, 2025
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The Clovis City Commission approved a letter to the New Mexico Racing Commission stating the city would facilitate annexation and infrastructure for a proposed racino relocation but would not provide financial incentives.

The Clovis City Commission voted unanimously to send a letter to the New Mexico Racing Commission indicating the city would treat a private applicant’s proposed racino relocation to Clovis like other commercial projects — by facilitating annexation, utilities and permitting — and affirming the city would not provide direct financial assistance.

Mayor Mike Morris explained the letter responds to a preliminary application by developer Paul Blanchard to relocate a racino license from Farmington to Clovis; the Racing Commission is…

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