Racetrack casino to be economic boon, Clovis mayor says
A new racetrack casino in Clovis, New Mexico, is projected to significantly boost the local economy and potentially double the city's population.Summary
Clovis, New Mexico, is set to receive a relocated racetrack casino, expected to be a major economic driver for the city. Mayor Mike Morris anticipates the casino will create at least 400 permanent jobs and potentially double the population within 20 years. The New Mexico racing commission approved the move from Farmington, a decision Morris views as a victory for the free market. Beyond direct employment, the casino is expected to spur growth in related businesses like restaurants and hotels, and attract tourism from Texas. The city is also experiencing further economic development with a new Amazon sorting station, a behavioral health crisis center, and an airport expansion. The casino, dubbed SunRay, will embrace a Western theme and is expected to be completed by 2028, with racing beginning in 2029, funded by casino revenue.
(Source：Lubbock Avalanche-Journal)