Mark Wilson
Cannon AFB was scheduled to be closed
Thursday, May 30, 2019, 11:19

years ago, but our congressional delegation got it a bit of a reprieve, for how long I am not certain.

Located on the Great Plains it is bordered by the cities of Clovis to the east and Portales to the south

While I do not believe there is an actual slaughterhouse there it does have numerous large dairy operations, thus the smell.

Primarily a farm community with large acreages in alfalfa and silage crops to support the dairy industry. Peanuts are also a large crop produced in the area.

Climate is generally mild, but will top 100 in the summer, occasionally a tornado and a sever snowfall about once every 5 years

Beautiful sunrises and sunsets, numerous lakes within 100 miles or less. Mountains with skiing and good hunting less than 200 miles.

State college ENMU - Portales just south of the air base.

Crime rates about average.

While there be sure and visit the Norman Petty Studio.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kaRqkML4dg