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Six candidates are vying for the title of little miss merry christmas this holiday season.
In a news release from the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce the chamber ambassadors report this year’s field includes six girls from ages 5-10 competing for the title.
As a part of Portales’ holiday tradition, the little miss merry christmas Contest raises funds for Christmas lighting programs and the Portales Fireworks Fund. The contest runs until Nov. 30 at 5 p.m.
On Dec. 1, the night before Portales’ Christmas parade, an official pre-parade coronation ceremony will take place at the Jake Lopez Building, 705 E. Lime St. at 6 p.m.
The following night, Dec. 2, The Christmas Jubilee and Lighted Christmas Parade will be downtown with activities beginning at 5:30 p.m. and the parade starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Second Street and Ave. O intersection.
The parade then travels east on Second Street to Main and around the courthouse square before disbanding at C&S, Inc. on First Street.
The contestant that raises the most money through donations collected by her sponsor and through additional fundraising efforts will be crowned little miss merry christmas with all runners-up receiving the title of Princess.
The news release says the Portales Christmas Jubilee is celebrating its 36th year. This year’s activities include the Christmas Jubilee Lighted Parade as well as music and other activities on the square.
Santa Claus will ride in the parade. There is no entry fee for the parade but registration is required.
Entry forms and detailed information for the Lighted Christmas Parade can be picked up at the Chamber 100 S. Ave. A, or call 356-8541 and the forms can be emailed or faxed.
Forms can also be downloaded from the community calendar at portales.com.
Information about the little miss merry christmas contestants was provided in the news release.
Evangelyn Benavides, 7, is the daughter of Jennifer Baca and a second grader at James Elementary. She likes to read, sing, dance, play Barbies, dress up, and go fishing. What she likes most about Christmas is spending time with family, making milk and cookies and drinking hot cocoa. Her sponsor is Idsinga & Sons Dairy.
Audrey Jewell, 8, is the daughter of Chase and Suzy Jewell and a third grader at Valencia Elementary. She likes to sing and craft. What she likes most about Christmas is giving presents, being together as a family, and playing together with her cousins and sister. Her sponsor is L & J Well Service.
Timberlen Levacy, 5 , daughter of Frank and Montana Levacy and a kindergartener at Elida. She likes to ride horses and dance. What she likes most about Christmas is that it is Jesus’s birthday. Her sponsor is Ace Hardware.
Hadlee Moreno, 7 , is the daughter of Jonathan and Journi Cordova and Clayton and Kelsey Moreno . She is a first grader at James Elementary. She likes to watch movies, play with friends, and hangout with family. What she likes most about Christmas is spending time with family and getting presents. Her sponsor is A to Z Storage.
Lucia Ruehl, 7, is the daughter of Daniel and Melissa Ruehl and a second grader at James Elementary. She likes cheerleading, climbing trees, and dancing. What she likes most about Christmas is baking cookies and giving other kids gifts, she said “I don’t need anything but so many people need so much”. Her sponsor is Tracey’s Jewels.
Estrella Sotelo, 8 , is the daughter of Edel and Jennifer Sotelo and a third grader at Floyd Elementary. She likes to play sports, dance, and sing karaoke. What she likes most about Christmas is opening presents and spending time with her family. Her sponsor is A & A Plumbing and Septic Services LLC.
