Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
A construction contractor cut into a 4-inch gas distribution line Thursday afternoon, sending a “rotten egg smell” into the air between Main and Mitchell streets in downtown Clovis.
“There was a lot of response -- people reporting the smell of gas, which is what’s supposed to happen,” said Tim Korte, a spokesman for New Mexico Gas. Co.
The compromise happened at 3:24 p.m., Korte said, and the gas company stopped the leak at 4:10 p.m.
Three downtown businesses temporarily lost service, Korte said.
No injuries were reported.
“As long as there’s no flame or electric spark it won’t explode,” Korte said. “But obviously that’s the potential danger. That’s why, when we’re advising residential customers when they smell gas to get out of the house and call us. Don’t flip on any light switches, even turning off the TV could cause a spark. Call using the cell phone outside, not inside.”
For concerns about gas leaks: Call 911 or New Mexico Gas at 1-888-664-2726.
