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Mayor cited for community service

New Mexico pharmacists on Sunday named Clovis Mayor David Lansford its “Bowl of Hygeia Award” winner.

“Established in 1958, the Bowl of Hygeia Award recognizes pharmacists who possess outstanding records of civic leadership in their communities and encourages pharmacists to take active roles in their communities,” according to The American Pharmacists Association website.

The award is presented annually by participating state pharmacy associations.

Lansford’s civic roles include chairman of the Ute Water Commission, youth basketball coach, United Way Board of Directors and multiple others, according to a news release from the city of Clovis.