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PORTALES, N.M. (PRESS RELEASE) — The following is a press release from the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce:. The Roosevelt County War Memorial Committee announced that walkway paver orders are being accepted for placement in time for Memorial Day 2022. Orders placed before 5 p.m. Thursday May, 19, 2022 can be included.

The 45th Williamson Lectureship, held April 7-9, 2022 in Portales NM, was a smaller event after two years of COVID, but those who attended were happy to see each other. “I’m so glad we’re in-person this year,” Connie Willis said at Friday’s luncheon. “It’s so nice to see people’s faces, whether masked or not. I am so pleased we’re here today, and not on Zoom.”

After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the American Legion Auxiliary New Mexico Girls State Program will hold its 73rd session in-person, June 5 to 10, on the campus of Eastern New Mexico University in Portales. Participants in this hands-on leadership program will experience government in action through classroom learning, discussions and debates, and elections, as well as service projects, team-building activities, a talent show and other activities.

ALA New Mexico Girls State registration open After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the American Legion Auxiliary New Mexico Girls State Program (ALANMGS) will hold its 73rd Session in-person, June 5 to 10, on the campus of Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) in Portales, NM. Participants in this hands-on leadership program will experience government in action through classroom learning, discussions and debates, and elections, as well as service projects, team-building activities, talent show and many...

UPDATE: 4:11 p.m. The Portales Fire Department reports that the fire is currently under control. PORTALES, N.M. (KAMR/KCIT) — The Portales Fire Department reports that crews are currently responding to a grass fire on US 70 past Johnson Hill at around mile marker 428. The fire department said visibility is poor at this time and […]

PORTALES, New Mexico (KFDA) - Crews have contained a grass fire on U.S. 70 near Portales. As of 3:20 p.m., officials with the Portales Fire Department reported the fire to have been extinguished and the units have cleared the scene. The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office and New Mexico Game and...

Eastern New Mexico University Athletics has announced the addition of Esports, to commence this fall at the start of the 2022-23 academic year. The Esports program will offer Greyhound student-athletes a competitive experience in one of the fastest growing industries nationwide. “This is an excellent opportunity for Greyhound Athletics to...

ROOSEVELT COUNTY, New Mexico (KFDA) - Walkway paver orders are being accepted for the Roosevelt County War Memorial. The Roosevelt County War Memorial Committee said orders placed before 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 19, will be accepted for placement in time for Memorial Day. The walkway portion at the memorial...

ROOSEVELT COUNTY, N.M. (KVII) — UPDATE: 4:30 p.m. The Portales Fire Department said the grass fire on US 70 has been extinguished. Fire crews are battling a grass fire on US 70 in Roosevelt County, according to the Portales Fire Department. Portales FD posted on Facebook that the fire...