Portales News

Floral Associate Danielle Martinez puts together an arrangement Friday at Hestands Floral.

Candidates for the Ward D city council seat were asked four questions. Answers were limited to 240 words on the first question and 120 words per question thereafter and edited for clarity and style.

The Portales Rams, coming off a couple of disheartening home losses to begin District 4-3A play, will look to salvage the finale of their three-game homestand in a 7 p.m. clash today against former district rival Dexter.

Gaming is not just an escape from reality but a healthier way to cope with life's problems, according to local Portales video game players.

Candidates for the Ward B city councilor seat were asked four questions. Answers were limited to 240 words on the first question and 120 words per question thereafter and edited for clarity and style.

The American Legion Post 7 is again asking high school juniors from Carlsbad and Loving to apply for Boys State and Girls State.

The Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce will be having a ribbon cutting Saturday for the grand opening of Laser Cosmetics' new Portales location.

Eastern New Mexico college of fine art: For an events calendar call 575-562-2373 or check the fine arts link at www.enmu.edu Clovis Civic Center and Curry County Events Center saw increased revenues over the past two years.

Contrary to a press release issued by the Portales Police Department earlier this week, HomeServe USA is a legitimate business, according to company Senior Vice President Myles Meehan.

Contrary to a press release issued by the Portales Police Department earlier this week, HomeServe USA is a legitimate business, according to company Senior Vice President Myles Meehan.

Eastern New Mexico University is holding a brunch Feb. 18 to honor Lone Star Conference Hall of Honor inductee Jennifer Goble-Poyer. Tickets for his concert at the Lyceum are available at Joe's Boot Shop, Clovis Chamber of Commerce, Tarpley's Music, Kripple Creek, Cook's Truck Stop and Sunland Peanuts in Portales.

Joe and Brenda Schallert of Tucumcari are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Jean Schallert to Landon Scott O'Rear of Clovis.

The Roosevelt County Community Development Corp. will move forward despite losing its community development director of four years, according to community development board member Randy Knudson.

This photograph is on display in Ashley Furniture and was taken by Caitlin Lindsey, an Eastern New Mexico University art student who's art will be featured this month.

According to a Portales Police Department press release, an offer being made to Portales homeowners by mail from HomeServe USA Repair Management Corp.

Signman Signs employees Aubrey Sparks, left, and Dustin Vigil construct a sign Monday morning in the business' work room.

Entertainment Chairman Kandi Hall announced there would be an Elks/Does Valentine's Dinner and Dance on Feb.

Silvia Macias, left, of Clovis has her taxes prepared Thursday by volunteer Ann Sweat of AARP tax aide at Roy Walker Recreation Center.

Numerous Portales businesses were represented at the annual Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce Thursday night at the Yam Theatre.

It's a long road from eastern New Mexico to Santa Fe, and it's a tough process once a citizen gets to the New Mexico Legislature.