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Tuesday, July 16, 2019JULY 31ST IS HEATSTROKE AWARENESS DAY! Free Online Course: Children in Hot Cars One Child is too Many. Educate yourself and everyone you know. The National Safety Council offers a free online course about the danger of vehicular heatstroke in children, the three primary circumstances that have led to children dying & what we all can do to prevent them. Complete and share the training at ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, General News Article, Community, Event information, Press ReleaseFriday, July 12, 2019Take care of your back-to-school shopping right here in Portales during the New Mexico Sales Tax Holiday! Pay no sales tax on certain items related to back-to-school and enjoy additional bargains from local retailers during the same weekend. For more details on what qualifies: http://www.tax.newmexico.gov/tax-holiday.aspxThe tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on August 2, 2019 and concludes on ...read moreCategories: Business news, Community, Event information, Human Interest, Community, Economic, General News Article, Press ReleaseThursday, July 11, 2019Notice from Public Works Director John DeSha: Public Works Director John DeSha was notified this afternoon that planned work on the Water Storage Tank Project has been delayed. The wellfield will not be turned off next week as previously reported. The delay is caused by delivery issues for parts or equipment that will not arrive in time for the work anticipated to start next week. Notice of ...read moreCategories: Community, Community, General News Article, Press Release
Monday, July 08, 2019Providers Begin Seeing Patients Next Week at RGH Clovis Clinic to Promote Disease Prevention and Improve Overall Health in Curry County PORTALES, NEW MEXICO, July 5, 2019 – It’s official, RGH Clovis Clinic has received the operator’s license from the State of New Mexico, and both, Dr. Erika Garcia, MD and Lindsay Young, Certified Family Nurse Practitioner will begin seeing patients at the ...read moreCategories: Community, Community, General News Article, Press ReleaseWednesday, July 03, 2019EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT!To view the July issue of WARM HEART NEWS:Click HereCategories: Business of the Month, Chamber column, Community, General News Article, Press Release, Volunteer of the Month, Chamber, Community, Event information, Newsletter, Ribbon Cutting, Business newsFriday, June 28, 2019The City of Portales has been notified that the traffic light at 2nd Street and S. Main will be in flashing mode for several weeks until the state can make repairs. Please drive carefully. Thank you. Joan Martinez-TerryCity ClerkCity of Portales100 W. First StreetPortales, NM 88130Tel. (575) 356-6662Fax (575) 356-3158Categories: Press Release, General News Article, CommunityWednesday, June 26, 2019NOTICE OF VACANCY Floyd Municipal Schools POSITION(S): Grounds/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: As per ...read moreCategories: Press ReleaseFriday, 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: Community, Press ReleaseMonday, 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: Chamber, Community, General News Article, Business news, Community, Education, Press ReleaseFriday, May 31, 2019EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT!To view the June issue of WARM HEART NEWS:Click HereCategories: Community, Event information, Business news, Chamber, Newsletter, Ribbon Cutting, Business of the Month, Chamber column, Community, General News Article, Press Release, Volunteer of the MonthTuesday, 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: Business of the Month, Chamber column, Community, Event information, Newsletter, Ribbon Cutting, Business news, Chamber, Community, Economic, General News Article, Press Release, Volunteer of the MonthThursday, April 11, 2019EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT!To view the April issue of WARM HEART NEWS:Click HereCategories: Business news, Business of the Month, Chamber, Chamber column, Community, Community, Economic, Event information, General News Article, Newsletter, Press Release, Ribbon Cutting, Volunteer of the MonthTuesday, 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: Business news, Education, General News Article, 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: Community, Economic, General News Article, Press Release, Business news, Community, Education, PoliticalThursday, 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: Business news, Community, Community, Economic, Education, General News Article, Political, Press ReleaseMonday, March 04, 2019EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT!To view the March issue of WARM HEART NEWS:Click HereCategories: Business news, Chamber, Community, Event information, Newsletter, Ribbon Cutting, Business of the Month, Chamber column, Community, General News Article, Press Release, Volunteer of the MonthThursday, 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: Chamber, Community, Political, Business news, Community, Economic, Press ReleaseFriday, February 01, 2019EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT!To view the February issue of WARM HEART NEWS: Click HereCategories: Business news, Business of the Month, Chamber, Chamber column, Community, Community, Event information, General News Article, Human Interest, Newsletter, Press Release, Ribbon Cutting, Volunteer of the MonthFriday, 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: Community, Human Interest, Chamber, General News Article, Press ReleaseWednesday, 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: Business news, Community, General News Article, Press Release, Community, Economic, Political