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- Clothes made by Bethel Baptist Church aim to reduce child trafficking
Hundreds of young girls and boys around the world have received handmade dresses and shorts from Deming’s very own Bethel Baptist Church, where a dedicated sewing group has been working for the cause for more than two years. Dress a Girl Around the World is a program through Hope...
2024 Williamson Lectureship
The 47th Williamson Lectureship was held April 11-13, 2024 in Portales NM. The theme of Lectureship, held at Eastern NM University and around town to honor SF pioneer Jack Williamson, was “Oh, the (In)Humanity”, and included discussions of AI, robots, posthumans/anti-humans, and guest of honor Martha Wells’s Murderbot Diaries, including 2023’s System Collapse. Connie Willis served as toastmistress.
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.
Baseball Game Recap: Portales Gets the Win
Portales waltzed into their matchup on Friday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Lovington Wildcats and snuck past 6-5. That's more bragging rights for Portales, who also won the pair's last head-to-head. For Lovington's part, Ethan Gonzales...
Motorcyclist killed in hit-and-run near Portales, authorities looking for driver
According to the release, the crash happened on Highway 70 and South Roosevelt Road P around 2:20 p.m. on Friday and involved a motorcycle. RCSO said the motorcyclist passed away later that night.
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