Heritage Days parade and park party draw thousands in Portales
Adrianna Acosta and cousins from Clovis join hundreds at Roosevelt County Heritage Days in City Park Portales. The event features food vendors face painting live music games and a first Roosevelt Rough Rider Challenge with City Council member Ron Jackson placing third. Mayor Orlando Ortega praises the park celebration noting the turnout and family friendly atmosphere.
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Pioneer of the Year honors Portales elder J R Schlenker
J R Schlenker 94 received Portales Pioneer of the Year at the Memorial Building on Friday. The longtime farmer and former 4 H agent was praised for community service and his wind turbine patent while family members lauded his humor and dedication to the town.
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Roosevelt Rough Rider Challenge At Portales Park
The Portales event tests contestants in a peanut butter fueled race where athletes must inhale a sandwich to compete. Winner Lalo Aranda Jr. spoke after claiming top honors in a rough, sticky contest at Roosevelt Rough Rider Challenge.
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Water conservation funds fall short for area farmers
Local NRCS officials say incentives totaling about 1.1 million dollars for Roosevelt Curry and nearby counties are insufficient to curb Ogallala Aquifer use. Officials warn the funding is late and far from enough to save substantial water as farmers weigh grass conversion options and ongoing irrigation profits.
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