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Report On NM Inmate's Death Expected Friday
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Dec 29Roosevelt County officials say an investigation into the death of a jail inmate should be completed by Friday. »
Officials: Inmate dies after found hanging by neck
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Dec 23Roosevelt County officials say an inmate facing child abuse charges has died after he was found hanging by the the neck in his cell. »
Old pine tree cut down in Portales yard
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Dec 16A pine tree that stood in a Portales front yard for 30 years is missing. »
Portales says 'yes' to selling liquor on Sunday
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Dec 14Portales voters approved Sunday restaurant alcohol sales by a narrow margin in a referendum Tuesday. The final total was 311-278 for allowing sales of alcohol on Sunday at local restaurants. »
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Roosevelt County farmer appointed to State Fair Commission
The Westerner
Jan 01Gov. Susana Martinez has appointed Roosevelt County farmer Matthew Rush to the State Fair Commission. Rush is the executive vice president of the New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau, overseeing day-to-day operations of a 16,000-member farm and livesto... »
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Nov 22Portales, New Mexico, self proclaimed peanut capital of the world, will erect a new sign to replace one taken out by a car accident. The humorous sign welcomes people with the statement, "Home of 12,000 people and four old grouches." Now that the supe... »