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Wednesday, June 12, 2019Join the City of Portales Cultural Affairs CommitteeJune 19th, 201910amRoosevelt County Courthouse Square(South steps of Courthouse)Speaker: Dr. Donald "Doc" ElderProf. of History, Social Sciences & ReligionCategories: Community, Press Release, General News Article, Human Interest, Event information, CommunityFriday, June 07, 2019Portales – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is performing maintenance surface repair work on U.S. 70 from mile marker 423 to mile marker 427 in Portales. The 4-mile maintenance project is expected to be complete this summer, weather permitting. During the work motorists can expect a one-lane closure and short delays between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday through ...read moreCategories: Press Release, Community
Friday, June 07, 2019Cruising through the Heritage Days Car Show is a step back in time. From the old rock & roll music playing to the meticulously restored vehicles, it takes folks back to another era. Most years about 75 vehicles are entered in the show and the owners are usually close by and , eager to answer questions about their pride and joy. Just remember to look but don’t touch. Those wishing to enter ...read moreCategories: Community, Event information, Press Release, Chamber, Community
Friday, June 07, 2019Two-stepping the night away beneath the eastern New Mexico stars is the plan for the start of the 35th Heritage Days. The Heritage Days Street Dance gets started at 7 p.m. Friday, June 14 in the Memorial Building parking lot. Food vendors are expected to open at 6 p.m. to allow dancers to get a bite to eat before the boot-scooting starts. Local band The Blackwater Band will play a variety ...read moreCategories: Community, Event information, Press Release, Community
Friday, June 07, 2019Portales kicks off its summer June 14-15 at City Park with the 35th annual Heritage Days celebration. The event pays tribute to the pioneering spirit of the area, which was settled by cattlemen in the late 1800s, then by farmers in the early 20th century. The event officially gets under way on Friday, June 14 with the Heritage Days Street Dance in the Memorial Building parking lot. Some of ...read moreCategories: Community, Event information, Press Release, CommunityMonday, June 03, 2019The Leadership Portales committee is recruiting individuals to participate in the 2020 cohort. Leadership Portales is designed to provide a series of educational and participatory experiences for 20 individuals each year. The nine-month leadership training program consists of nine full-day sessions once a month starting in September and ending with a graduation in May. Sessions combine forums, ...read moreCategories: Business news, Community, Press Release, General News Article, Community, Education, ChamberFriday, May 31, 2019EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT!To view the June issue of WARM HEART NEWS:Click HereCategories: Chamber, Community, General News Article, Event information, Volunteer of the Month, Business of the Month, Press Release, Community, Business news, Chamber column, Ribbon Cutting, Newsletter.png)
Wednesday, May 29, 2019McDonald's Restaurant is now recruiting 1020 W. 1st Ave. in Portales NM Generous salaryEmployee mealsHealth care opportunitiesPaid vacationsCareer opportunities Join Our Team!Wednesday, May 29, 2019ENMU offers its second Theatre Arts and Drama Academy (TADA!) for elementary and middle-school-age children on June 17-21 and June 24-28 in Portales. The two weeks are independent so children can participate in either or both weeks. The academy is led by ENMU theatre-faculty member Patrick McCreary, MFA. TADA! is a great cure for summer boredom and teaches valuable creative and teamwork skills. ...read moreCategories: Community, Event information, Press Release, Education, CommunityTuesday, May 28, 2019Portales City Pool Summer 2019 Now Open Regular hours: Tuesday-Sunday 1-5:45pm Night Swim: Tuesday-Thursday 6-7:45pm Baby Pool: Tuesday-Sunday 2-5pm Adults $4, Under 18 $3, Baby Pool $2 575-359-4805 *** Swim lessons will be June 18-28, $50 per child and we start at age 3. We will begin taking registrations for that on June 4th at the pool. For more information, contact Jodi Diaz ...read moreCategories: Community, General News Article, Community, Event information, Press ReleaseFriday, May 10, 2019NOTICE OF VACANCY Floyd Municipal Schools POSITION(S): Custodian/General Maintenance QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or Equivalency (GED) Knowledge/Operation of Cleaning Materials/General Equipment Ability to Lift/Push/Pull Medium to Heavy Weight Ranges Mechanical Ability Communication Skills Valid Driver’s License Related experience a plus Pass Fingerprint/Background Check SALARY: ...read moreCategories: Press ReleaseFriday, May 10, 2019EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT!To view the May issue of WARM HEART NEWS:Click HereCategories: Event information, Volunteer of the Month, Press Release, Community, Chamber, Economic, General News Article, Community, Business of the Month, Newsletter, Ribbon Cutting, Business news, Chamber columnThursday, April 11, 2019EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT!To view the April issue of WARM HEART NEWS:Click HereCategories: Chamber, Community, Economic, General News Article, Press Release, Business of the Month, Event information, Volunteer of the Month, Business news, Community, Chamber column, Ribbon Cutting, NewsletterWednesday, April 03, 2019Governor Lujan Grisham Signs Minimum Wage BillOn Monday, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed legislation to raise the statewide minimum wage considerably. The state’s new minimum wage will go from $7.50 an hour today to $9 next January. In her State of the State speech, Lujan Grisham made raising the minimum wage to $12-an-hour a priority and two proposals were put forward, one in the House ...read more
Thursday, March 28, 2019The Portales Rotary Club honored the winners of the annual 4-Way Test Essay contest on Wednesday, March 27. The students entering were from the Portales Junior High School classes of Ginger Golden-Fowler (8th grade) and Sara Meeks (7th grade). Winners for 8th grade were first place Jenna Brown and runner up Malia Poyer. Seventh grade winners were first place Kaylynn Belew and runner up Abby ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, Community, Press Release, General News ArticleTuesday, March 26, 2019Notice of Vacancy FLOYD MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS PreK Instructional Assistant Possess a Level III Educational Assistant License or be Eligible for an Educational Assistant License with a minimum of an associate of arts in early childhood education in NM. Applicant must: 1) Be able to pass an employment verification Background Check; 2) Have knowledge/experience working with young students. 3) PED ...read moreCategories: Press Release, General News Article, Education, Business newsThursday, March 21, 2019NOTICE OF VACANCY FLOYD MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS HS History and Physical Education with Coaching Opportunities 2019-2020 Applicant must: 1) Hold a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree and be eligible for or have obtained proper PED License 2) Willingness to Coach various sports 3) Be able to pass an employment verification check; 4) Have knowledge/experience/commitment to teaching. 5) Possess the ...read moreCategories: Business news, Economic, Education, Press ReleaseThursday, March 14, 2019Roosevelt County Chamber'sLegislative ReportMarch 13, 2019 Only three days left!The frenzy is growing as the Saturday noon session's end looms. Much has been accomplished but several important items are still undecided. Those things still dangling in the balance are the minimum wage bill, tax reform, a measure to tap the permanent fund and recreational marijuana. At the same time capital outlay ...read moreCategories: General News Article, Political, Press Release, Education, Economic, Community, Community, Business newsThursday, March 07, 2019Roosevelt County Chamber'sLegislative ReportMarch 6, 2019 Legislative pace checked in SenateJust when many thought nothing would slow the out-of-control wildfire that has been the 2019 New Mexico Legislative session the Senate showed it still has a conservative stripe. The more aggressive House version of the minimum wage increase proposals, HB 31 ran aground in the Senate Corporations and ...read moreCategories: Community, Business news, Community, Economic, Education, Press Release, Political, General News ArticleMonday, March 04, 2019EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT!To view the March issue of WARM HEART NEWS:Click HereCategories: Event information, Volunteer of the Month, General News Article, Press Release, Community, Chamber, Chamber column, Business news, Business of the Month, Newsletter, Ribbon Cutting, CommunityThursday, February 28, 2019Roosevelt County Chamber'sLegislative ReportFeb. 27, 2019 House begins discussion on Democrats' tax overhaulDemocrats have unveiled HB 6 which would raise taxes by a whopping $328 million. The one thing that most business owners wouldn't have any beef with is leveling the playing field with internet businesses by requiring them to charge gross receipts tax. It would restructure income tax for ...read moreCategories: Community, Business news, Economic, Chamber, Community, Political, Press ReleaseThursday, February 21, 2019Roosevelt County Chamber'sLegislative ReportFeb. 21, 2019 Second Amendment SanctuaryPerhaps the biggest legislative news of the week didn't occur in Santa Fe. With all but two of New Mexico's County Sheriffs lining up against several gun-control legislation they took the fight back home as bills began passing through the two state houses. The sheriffs began introducing resolution to their ...read moreCategories: Political, Press Release, Community, Chamber, Education, Chamber column, Business news, CommunityThursday, February 14, 2019Roosevelt County Chamber'sLegislative ReportFeb. 13, 2019 Almost Halfway HomeThe 60-day session of the New Mexico State Legislature will reach the halfway point tomorrow and that is also the deadline to file bills. Things have been rolling at breakneck speed, especially when compared to recent years when the budget was tight. Money in the bank and a Democratic majority in both houses as well as ...read moreCategories: Community, Chamber column, Business news, Education, Community, Chamber, Press Release, PoliticalThursday, February 07, 2019Roosevelt County Chamber'sLegislative ReportFeb. 6, 2019 Minimum Wage Bills of ConcernAs we noted in previous weeks, one of the initiatives we're tracking most closely in Santa Fe are efforts to raise the minimum wage. We reported on HB 31 which has been the fastest moving bill and would raise the minimum wage to $10 this spring and then head to $12 an hour by 2021. This bill also removes the ...read moreCategories: Political, Press Release, Community, Chamber, Economic, General News Article, Education, Community, Business newsFriday, February 01, 2019Roosevelt County Chamber'sLegislative ReportJan. 30, 2019 Goober diplomacy alive and wellThe Chamber's officers and staff just returned from the annual trip to Santa Fe where we liberally plied lawmakers, lobbyists and anyone else wandering the halls of the Roundhouse with our wonderful Portales Valencia peanuts. We're happy to report we're still famous for our peanuts and Sen. Stuart ...read moreCategories: Press Release, Event information, Political, Community, Chamber, General News Article, Economic, Chamber column, Business news, CommunityFriday, February 01, 2019EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT!To view the February issue of WARM HEART NEWS: Click HereCategories: Business news, Community, Business of the Month, Ribbon Cutting, Newsletter, Chamber column, Chamber, Community, Press Release, Human Interest, General News Article, Volunteer of the Month, Event informationFriday, January 11, 2019EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT!To view the January issue of WARM HEART NEWS: Click HereCategories: Business news, Chamber column, Ribbon Cutting, Newsletter, General News Article, Chamber, Community, Volunteer of the Month, Business of the Month, Press Release, Event informationMonday, November 05, 2018EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT! To view the November issue of WARM HEART NEWS: Click HereCategories: Human Interest, Event information, Press Release, Volunteer of the Month, Chamber, General News Article, Community, Community, Business of the Month, Newsletter, Ribbon Cutting, Chamber column, Business newsFriday, November 02, 2018It seems a good while ago when two young sisters, Megan and Cassidy, entertained themselves sorting bolts at the Ace Hardware Store in Portales, NM, while their parents worked. Today, those two girls and their husbands operate that Ace Hardware Store, two Ashley Home stores, one in Portales, one in Clovis, Enchantment Vineyards in Portales, and real estate. They now represent the third ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Community, Human Interest, General News Article, Press ReleaseWednesday, March 28, 2018SafeWise Announces the 20 Safest Cities in New MexicoAccording to statistics compiled by security firm SafeWise, Portales is among the safest cities in New Mexico, ranking 12th. SafeWise released its “20 Safest Cities in New Mexico” report on March 26, 2018. To compile this report, the company reviewed the 2016 FBI crime report statistics and population data. Cities that fell below identified ...read moreCategories: Community, Business news, Press Release, General News Article, Human Interest, Chamber, CommunityWednesday, March 21, 2018REGIONAL CUSTOMERS TO REALIZE HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS IN SAVINGS OVER 30 YEARS New Mexico regulators approved a historic expansion of wind energy generation in Xcel Energy's New Mexico and Texas service areas, a move that will return significant savings to regional customers over the next several decades. In a 5-0 vote today, the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission approved a plan to add ...read moreCategories: Community, Economic, General News Article, Political, Press Release, Business news, Community