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Today, Portales is one of the country's largest producers of Valencia peanuts, and specializes in certified organic peanut butter production.
Portales is the hometown of Deliverance actor Ronny Cox, as well as science fiction writer Jack Williamson. Michael Blake, author of Dances With Wolves, attended Eastern New Mexico University in Portales. Originally called "Llano Estacado" or "stalked planes," Portales has a bountiful supply of yucca plants. Now, there are almost as many peanut plants in the area as yucca. Dairy farms and dairy solids production also offers job opportunities in the area, as well as yummy eats. But aside from yummy eats, Portales offers a comfortable pace of living with plenty of activities like community events and outdoor spaces for you to enjoy. View Portales City Guide