Chip seal starting in Portales

PORTALES — The Roosevelt County Road Department will begin a chip seal project on South Avenue B and 21st Street on Monday, according to a county release.

The work will include South Avenue B from 18th to 21st, and 21st Street from South Roosevelt Road Q to N.M. 206. The work is expected to be complete by Wednesday, weather permitting.

The department began work Friday on South Roosevelt Road 8 from N.M. 206 to N.M. 88 on Friday, and hopes to have the project complete by Oct. 31.

Residents are asked to drive slow and watch for heavy equipment and personnel.

Information: 575-356-5942 or 575-356-5307