Portales City Government

Portales has four distinct districts, designated as wards, with two council members from each ward.  The councilors serve in staggered four-year terms. The Mayor also serves in a four-year term.

City Phone Numbers

All area codes are 575

• Business Licenses – 356.8449
• City Clerk – 356.6662, ext. 12
• City Manager – 356.6662, ext. 24
• Fire Department – 356.4406
• Parks & cemetery – 356.6042, ext. 16
• Pool – 226.1716
• Police Department – 356.4404
• Portales Area Transit – 356.8741
• Recreation center – 356.8598
• Senior Citizens Center – 356.8741

Website:  www.portalesnm.org