Clovis NM Gavilon grain pic

Gavilon, owner of this elevator in Clovis, NM, operates on six continents.

New Mexico: The Clovis City Commission, after discussing concerns it was too quick to offer economic development dollars, introduced an ordinance that could mean up to $100,000 for an area grain company.

The ordinance, introduced on a 6-2 vote, would allow the city to reimburse Gavilon Grain $20,000 for up to five years if it keeps at least 19 employees.

Mayor Pro Tem Len Vohs said the money needed to be tied to more than job retention. “We have a lot of businesses that have 19 jobs,” Vohs said.

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