Golden Jubilee will start Friday Afternoon 19 September 2025 and wrap up Sunday night 21 September 2025.

For those of you in town early: There are 4 pull out events on Friday during the day prior to the reunion:  10:00 am Hatha Yoga ($10 and includes a day pass to snap fitness), 11:00 am tour of Norman Petty Studio and rock and roll museum $6.00,  2:00 18 holes of golf $90 for 2 with cart rental, 2:30 Black water draw museum and site tour $1.00 

Pull out events are small special interest events which may appeal to a small group of people.  They have been set up to augment the reunion.  They reguire sign up , are limited in number and are paid at the venue

 

Registration is open and will end August 15, 2025. 

Registration for the three days will be $55.00 a person, and includes  all scheduled activities , 4 meals and 2 other small bites food events.    Each registered classmate will also receive a souvenir class of "75" mug.  Additional mugs may be purchased for $6.00 each as supplies last.  In addition the class photo which will be taken at the beginning of the banquet  will be downloadable free of charge.  The Venue allows attendees to bring in their own alcohol as desired.  Wine and Sparkling cider  will be on the table during the Saturday night Banquet.  Please note:  This wine is not part of your fee but is being provided as a donation.  

 All events will be at the Gen Events Center: Generations Building, 529 W 15th St #501, Portales, NM 88130 unless otherwise specified.  Parking available after hours at the CYFD Parking lot.

FRIDAY 19 SEPTEMBER

• 5:00 SIGN IN  starts at the Gen event Center .  Pick up your tickets, get your name badge, a schedule of events and your coffee cup.   Food and drinks provided by Taco Box.  tequitas, pinwheels, dip , meatballs , sweet and unsweet tea.  Building will be open until 10PM for those who want to hang out here.  
•  6:30  OPEN EVENT:  Class talent at Uncle Mikes Music Venue.   This is a non-smoking and alcohol free venue.   Drinks are available free of charge but donations to the venue are accepted.  Dan and Erleen are organizing live music from our classmates and local talent.  
• PULL OUT event:  Portales Rams vs Manzano 7:00. home game:  

SATURDAY 20 SEPTEMBER

• 10AM  to 12PM .  SIGN IN and BREAKFAST. continues:   We have several mixers , games and fun activities planned for this event.  Breakfast breads, coffee and hot tea will be available and provided by The Courthouse Cafe.  
• 12:00.LUNCH will be provided by the courthouse Cafe, sandwichs, salads and chips.  Sweet and unsweet tea.  
• We are going to break a pinata after lunch so work on your batting skills.
• 1:00 to 3:00 OPEN EVENT: Visitation. This time is for mixing, visiting and reconnecting.    All family, friends and former Teachers who want to come are encouraged to attend. We will have a  Photo booth, poker table, Crafts...  something for everyone.
• 2:00 PULL OUT EVENT:  tour of alpaca farm.  $5.00 per person.  event limited to 15
• 3:00. tour of Portales High School
• 4:00 PULL OUT EVENT:  Wine tasting at Enchanted vineyards. $10.00 per person.  event limited to 8
• 6:00-midnight  Golden Jubilee Banquet.   Dinner will be provided by El Rancho.  To be in the group photo be present by 6:15

SUNDAY 21 SEPTEMBER

0830-1230. PULL OUT EVENT:  Massage with Twila. $60.  for 60 minutes.  4 available

OPEN EVENT:  At 1:30 we will have a memorial for our lost classmates.  This  will include a video and candle lighting ceremony ,  Refreshments provided. Please check the memory page and sign up to light a candle for someone special to you.  

OPEN EVENT:  Sunday night: 6:30.  Farewell hang out at Pats Parking lot,  no preregistration required,  just bring a lawn chair.   For those so inclined we can drag main.   

OPEN events are a part of the reunion but which are open to the public.  They may be attended by classmates who have not registered

 

 We have partnered with Sir Logo in CLovis to offer PHS class of 75 swag.  To order check out this link:  Phs75.itemorder.com

https://phs75.itemorder.com/shop/home

Hotel Accomodations in Portales:

Holiday Inn Express : 575-356-4723

Almost Home Bed and Breakfast:  8168 State Hwy 206, Portales, NM 88130•(575) 356-0011

 Comfort INN:  223 W 2nd St, Portales, NM 88130•(575) 226-3996

Super 8:  1805 W 2nd St, Portales, NM 88130•(575) 356-8518. Mention 1975 class reunion for a locked in rate 

Sands Motel:  1130 W 1st St, Portales, NM 88130•(575) 356-4424

Portales has numerous AirBNBS. please check for availability on their web site

 

Questions/Comments/Suggestions:
All questions, comments and suggestions are greatly appreciated!
Please contact:

Gwen Mitchell Limmer- gwen.limmer@gmail.com
Laura Pape Robbins - laurarobbins@live.net
 

Venue Information: Gen Events Center:  529 W 15th Street. Portales NM 88130