Clovis, NM

Clovis sits on New Mexico's high plains near the Texas border, serving as a regional hub with nearly 38,000 residents. US 60 runs east-west through town, connecting to Amarillo (100 miles) and Roswell (110 miles), while US 84 heads north to I-40 and south to Lubbock. Cannon Air Force Base brings military presence to this crossroads city. The town's claim to fame is Norman Petty Studios, where Buddy Holly recorded his early hits.