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Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico opening food pantry in Portales
PORTALES, N.M. (KFDA) - The Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico is opening a new food pantry in Roosevelt County this Thursday. The grand opening of the food pantry will be hosted by the Roosevelt County Board of Commissioners and food bank representatives. Organizers say the partnership is focused on reducing food insecurity faced by Roosevelt County residents.
Roosevelt County Food Pantry set to host grand opening, ribbon cutting on May 16
Officials with the Roosevelt County Board of Commissioners (RCBC) and the Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico joined together to host a grand opening and ribbon cutting for the Roosevelt County Food Pantry located at 600 N. Ave. K in Portales.
Ex-Dora Schools employee found guilty at Roosevelt County trial
The former head of maintenance for Dora Schools in Roosevelt County, Steven Butler, 56, was found guilty by a jury of six counts involving "unfair bidding practices" in the school district, Ninth Judicial District Attorney Quentin Ray announced on Friday.
Former head of maintenance for Dora schools convicted of corruption
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The former head of maintenance for the Dora Consolidated Schools is facing ten years in prison on corruption charges. A jury convicted 56-year-old Steven Butler for unfair bidding practices during his time with the schools. Prosecutors say he used his position within the district to gain favorable bids on cleaning supplies and services […]
Portales man sentenced to 15 years for drug trafficking charges, Roosevelt County Sheriffs’ say
PORTALES, N.M.— On Wednesday afternoon, 56-year-old Alton Pete Smith was sentenced to 15 years in prison for Trafficking Controlled Substances. In June 2021, the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office conducted a routine traffic stop on South Roosevelt Rd. 3/US Hwy 70 when they noticed Smith acting suspiciously and refusing to show vehicle documents. According to the […]
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