Reader reaction - Jan. 2

We asked our Facebook followers:

What businesses would you like to see come to Clovis/Portales or the region?

Here are some responses:

• Dorthy Mckibben: Whataburger, On the Border, and a cheaper movie theater. ... Whataburger: Best burgers hands down.

• Felicia Richardson: We need more shopping malls like Ross or TJ Maxx. I’m tired of restaurants.

• Andrea Schnell Brasier: Target, TJ Maxx, Chick-fil-A, Cicis Pizza, a new movie theater, Olive Garden, a trampoline park, Burlington, Waffle House, Mardel’s Christian book store, Michael’s, Home Depot, Artisan art supply like in Santa Fe, H&M and Cheesecake Factory.

• Michelle Bjorklund: We need to bring industry to Clovis. ... How about attracting some tech companies, labs, energy companies, etc. Bring in jobs that will require people to relocate here so that our economy and population can grow.

• Santiago Sandoval: Texas Roadhouse

• Antoinette Baca: Sprouts, Whole Foods, more herbal stores, Ross, Target, Sam’s Club.

• Ashley Brooks Cordova-Garza: Trader Joe’s.

• Donald Goings: Restaurants that are open 24/7. Due to work, my fiance and I don’t eat until 10:30 or 11 p.m. ... By that time, most places are closed.

• Sara Cox: Target. Target. Target. Target. Target.

• Melissa Gunn: Old Navy would be nice.

Find us on Facebook at Eastern New Mexico News to participate in our discussions.