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  • PHS graduation rescheduled to 10 a.m. Saturday

    The Staff of The News|Updated May 28, 2021

    Portales High has rescheduled its commencement for 10 a.m. Saturday. The ceremony will still be held at Greyhound Stadium. Superintendent Johnnie Cain, in a letter to parents and students, said the move is "due to the high probability of thunderstorms this evening in Roosevelt County ... We apologize for the short notice and any inconvenience this may cause. However, we prefer to ensure that our seniors will have the graduation they deserve without the fear of rain or lightning canceling the event while in...

  • Portales offers Austin city manager position

    The Staff of The News|Updated May 26, 2021

    PORTALES — The city of Portales looked west to find its new city manager, and has set its sights on Sarah Austin. The Portales City Council, following a 45-minute executive session, agreed to enter contract negotiations with Austin. She will succeed Sammy Standefer, who is retiring after 29 years with the city. Austin has served as the village manager in Milan since October 2019, and has worked with the village since 2016. She previously was a data steward with the New Mexico Environment Department. Austin told The News w...