Portal is one of my favorite places. Not only for the lovely scenery, but the special people
that always make you feel at home.
It's the spot for thousands of birders,
hoping to find the Elegant Trogon and other wonderful birds that live in the area.
All of this area, the San Simon Valley, was one big community at the turn of the century. As one of the
residents told me, they put the state line in the wrong place and divided up the community. Apache, Paradise,
Portal, and Rodeo and other towns were all inter-dependent on each other much as it is today. Most of the
lodging in the area is at Portal and many of the services needed are in Rodeo.
Portal Store and Cafe
The store has a
cafe for breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is no gasoline
available in Portal but there are two places
in Rodeo, New Mexico, just 7 miles East.
Portal also offers a Post Office and the Myrtle Kraft Library.
I'm not just being kind when I say that everybody is warm and friendly. They are!
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