Utilities & Infrastructure in Portales, NM

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

71.6%

of households

No Internet

11.2%

of households

Total Households

4,493

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

71.6%

Cellular Data Plan

81.9%

Satellite

6.7%

Cellular Only (no wired)

12.1%

No Internet Access

11.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.5%

of households

Smartphone

84.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

76.2%

of households

Tablet

59.5%

of households

Any Computing Device

90.5%

Smartphone

84.5%

Desktop / Laptop

76.2%

Tablet

59.5%

Smartphone Only

9.1%

No Computer

9.5%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

Population Served

18,327

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
PORTALES WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	14,284	0
ROOSEVELT COUNTY WUA	Community	Purchased ground water	3,720	3
SUNSET ACRES WATER COMPANY	Community	Ground water	323	5

88.1% of households in Portales have broadband internet access. 71.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.2% of households have no internet access. 9.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 18,327 people. A total of 8 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.