When you think of a college town, what comes to mind? Maybe a large city with a downtown area teeming with young adults headed to the bars. Or, perhaps, a town with a college football stadium and lots of local pride for the local college sports teams. Well, not all college towns are alike and there are plenty of small towns around the nation that are home to colleges and still offer wonderful local dining, shopping, and nature options. Home to Eastern New Mexico University, Portales is one such charming college town in New Mexico and it’s worth spending some time here.

 

Have you ever been to this charming college town in New Mexico? When you come here, we hope you enjoy your visit! What’s another small college town you know of? Tell us about it in the comments!

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