High Plains Historical Foundation, Inc.

High Plains Historical Foundation, Inc. We are a Domestic Non-profit organization. A member of the Clovis/Curry Chamber of Commerce. In 1980 the "High Plains' History was published.

With publication of the 'Curry County History' in 1978, all of the history collected on Curry County was published in the book. The histories of all of the towns that are not in existence now, are also in the Curry County History book. It was published because of Don McAlavy's interest and research in the open range ranch history of this area and because of the interest of this organization in rec

ording tombstone inscriptions. The High Plains History is our record book. In it are over 70 page of open range history; tombstone inscriptions from over 70 cemeteries; World War I veterans list for Curry County; World War II veterans list for Roosevelt, Curry, and Quay Counties; the first tax records for curry County; and over 700 family histories. Since the publication of the High Plains History all of the tombstone inscriptions in Curry, DeBaca, Quay, and Roosevelt Counties have been completed. Under the guidance of Tom Pendergrass in 1972, the historical society found and acquired the "Oldest House" in Clovis. This house, discovered to be the second house built in Clovis in 1907 by Hill A. "Doc" Jenkins at 120 Rencher, is now Clovis' oldest. In 1974 the daughter of the late Roy and Clemmie Jane Crain donated the "Oldest House" to the society. It was moved to the Curry County Fairgrounds and is now used as a mini-museum during fair time each year.

COME & BRING your FRIENDS! High Plains Historical Foundation MEETING!2:00 Saturday@ the Museum!!!
03/11/2026

COME & BRING your FRIENDS! High Plains Historical Foundation MEETING!
2:00 Saturday
@ the Museum!!!

Check out our new signs on Norris & Brady!!!
12/01/2025

Check out our new signs on Norris & Brady!!!

10/14/2025

PRIZES!!! (also Cookies!)Come play Bingo Trivia at The MUSEUM! Saturday, 3:00!!!! Curry Co.Fairgrounds

COME VISIT The MUSEUM & Enjoy the DUFFY SASSER PHOTO EXHIBIT!!!
09/23/2025

COME VISIT The MUSEUM & Enjoy the DUFFY SASSER PHOTO EXHIBIT!!!

Just 2 more days of the Curry Co. Fair! Come see me at the Oldest House Museum!
08/15/2025

Just 2 more days of the Curry Co. Fair! Come see me at the Oldest House Museum!

Museum is open today from 3:30 until 8:00.Come see us & the Curry Co. Fair!!!
08/13/2025

Museum is open today from 3:30 until 8:00.
Come see us & the Curry Co. Fair!!!

Come see us at the Curry County Fair! Museum & Old House are open & ready for your visit!!!
08/12/2025

Come see us at the Curry County Fair! Museum & Old House are open & ready for your visit!!!

08/09/2025

These hard-working painters are getting ready for the Curry County Fair! Come see us next week at the Museum!

Thank you, Kathy Stallings, for the 'new" furniture for the Oldest House @ The Pioneer Museum!!!
08/05/2025

Thank you, Kathy Stallings, for the 'new" furniture for the Oldest House @ The Pioneer Museum!!!

Come check out the "New" Old Tractors at the Pioneer Museum Next week: Curry Co. Fair!
08/05/2025

Come check out the "New" Old Tractors at the Pioneer Museum
Next week: Curry Co. Fair!

Cleaning up the Oldest House.. Getting ready for Curry Co.Fair, starting Aug.12! Thanks, Phil & Mary!!!
07/31/2025

Cleaning up the Oldest House.. Getting ready for Curry Co.Fair, starting Aug.12! Thanks, Phil & Mary!!!

Address

PO Box 1323
Clovis, NM
88102

Telephone

+15753099893

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