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Lansford won't seek re-election as mayor

CLOVIS -- The city of Clovis will have a new mayor in 2020, as David Lansford announced he would not seek a sixth term in the office.

Lansford confirmed his decision in an email to The News Monday night, briefly after chairing a short Clovis city commission meeting that dealt with property and liability insurance for the upcoming year.

Citizens of Clovis first elected Lansford in 1996, the first year a mayor was elected at large. Previously, the office was voted on within the city commission following each municipal election. He was re-elected in 2000 and 2004 and stepped aside in 2008. He ran for the office again in 2012, beating incumbent Gayla Brumfield. He ran unopposed in 2016.

Lansford has 18 months remaining on his term with the Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority, "and I plan to continue serving in that capacity moving forward."

The municipal election is March 3. Filing will take place Jan. 7 at Clovis city hall.

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