Portales is a Sleeper
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10/12/2008
We chose Portales over Clovis, and after a few months of small town culture shock (Portales is around 15,000 people), we find ourselves liking the peace and quite and general lack of chaos. Of course, we don't have all the shopping we need and usually make a monthly trip to Lubbock (an hour and a half)for the big box stores, but the kids are happy our finances are better off with the short commute and low house prices, and the Portales people are very friendly and down to earth. There is a nice university in town, and we take full advantage of concerts, plays, and kid's programs. The town isn't fancy, but pretty clean and educated, and not full of crime or rednecks. The desert sunsets are spectacular over the city recreation fields and Oasis Park, north of town. We could use more choices for shopping, but the locals are pretty good.
Cisco | Portales, NM