Portales, County seat in Roosevelt County, New Mexico.
Portales stands at an elevation of 1,221 meters in eastern New Mexico, near the border with Texas and close to Cannon Air Force Base.
The city obtained its name from natural rock caves that resembled Spanish porches near springs, which served as landmarks for early settlers in the late 1800s.
Eastern New Mexico University, established in 1934, brings educational opportunities and community events to the region as the state's third largest university.
The downtown area contains the Roosevelt County Courthouse, municipal services, and retail establishments arranged around a central square based on Spanish urban design.
Local agricultural operations produce Valencia peanuts and maintain large dairy facilities, making Portales a primary manufacturer of certified organic peanut butter in the United States.
Location: Roosevelt County
Elevation above the sea: 1,221 m
Website: http://portalesnm.org
GPS coordinates: 34.18222,-103.33861
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:06
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