High Plains Historical Foundation, Inc.

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 recording 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.