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Portales (/ p ɔːr ˈ t æ l ɪ s /) is a city in and the county seat of Roosevelt County, New Mexico, United States. [4] Its population was 12,280 at the 2010 census . Portales is located near the larger city of Clovis , and Cannon Air Force Base , a major contributor to the economy of the region.
Guy de Pourtalès published his first novel in Paris in 1910. One year later, he married Hélène Marcuard, with whom he had three children, and in 1912, his French nationality was restored upon his demand, since his family were Huguenots who had fled from France to Neuchâtel after the Edict of Fontainebleau revoking the Edict of Nantes.
Dec. 16—In a 7-1 vote Tuesday, the Portales City Council named Councilman Michael Miller as the city's new mayor. On Nov. 28, Portales Mayor Ron Jackson announced his plans to resign due to ...
In Mexico, portales (Spanish for "portals") refers to an arcaded building that serves as a commercial complex. These are usually in rural towns and are located in the town's centre. The town plaza and iglesia are sometimes situated near portales. These buildings were also built in haciendas, and served as the servants quarters.
Aug. 17—Portales City Council members on Tuesday are expected to discuss a contract for the man they recently made a "conditional offer" to as their next city manager. Interim City Manager T.J ...
Dec. 30—The city of Portales has received a $997,000 quality of life grant to better its economic development. One of the major projects the grant will be used for is establishing a dog park in ...
Roosevelt County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Mexico.As of the 2020 census, the population was 19,191. [1] Its county seat is Portales. [2] The county was created in 1903 from Chaves and Guadalupe counties and named for the then-current President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt.
Nov. 14—The Portales School Board welcomed new member Cade Skinner on Monday night at its regular meeting. Skinner defeated Doug Pfaffenberger, 172-107, for the District 1 school board seat last ...