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Sunday, April 07, 2013  Robert Wynashe was first-degree convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison, after he killed 45-year-old Howard Russell King.

Sunday, April 07, 2013  A pursuit that began in Canyon ended in Portales Sunday morning, after Christopher Sharp was clocked for speeds up to 120 MPH by Canyon Police.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  Portales police are investigating a counterfeit money ring in the area.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  Portales Police arrested three people Wednesday afternoon in a stolen vehicle.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  The man accused of burglarizing multiple vehicles in the Portales area has been arrested, according to the Portales Police Department.

Monday, November 19, 2012  Dairy farmers are hoping for federal help after severe drought and high feed prices have closed around 40 dairies in New Mexico.v

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  UPDATED: A single engine plane crashed into a cotton field east of Portales on Wednesday afternoon, police confirmed.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012  Wildlife officials say the lesser prairie chicken is not endangered but is in need of a better managed habitat.

Tuesday, October 09, 2012  The list of peanut butter recalls out of Sunland, Inc., in New Mexico is once again expanding.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  A peanut processing plant in Portales has been shut down since Saturday after an outbreak of salmonella was linked to peanut butter made at the facility.

Monday, September 17, 2012  Traveling on Second Street in Portales may be a little more difficult in the near future.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012  Portales police have arrest two people involved in what authorities call a sophisticated ring that specialized in helping illegal immigrants obtain fraudulent New Mexico driver's licenses.

Friday, January 27, 2012  Residents and businesses say they hadn't been able to get rid of those pesky, great-tailed grackle birds and their annoying bird droppings.

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Thursday, January 19, 2012  A community healthcare center in Portales has been awarded a grant for more than $340,000.