The City of Belen is currently accepting applications for a full-time Library Aid/Museum Coordinator at the Belen Harvey House Museum. The starting annual salary is $27,040 ($13/hr). You may view the full job description and apply online at http://www.belen-nm.gov/…/hum…/employment-opportunities/ The deadline for application is Tuesday, September 12th by 5pm.
9/11 Memorial Ceremony Upcoming
The City of Belen invites you to the 22nd Anniversary 9/11 Memorial Ceremony. This event will take place on Monday, September 11th, at 8:45am at the 9/11 Memorial Park which is located at Main Street & Church Street. Each year, the Belen community gathers on the anniversary of 9/11 to honor the firefighters and police officers that were killed during … Read More
Belen Police Department Week in Review 8/19 – 8/25
Aggravated Assault Domestic Violence On 08/25/2023, officers responded to a report of a Domestic Violence Aggravated Assault in the 400 Block of N. Second Street. Upon investigation, one male subject was arrested and charged with Domestic Violence for threatening his spouse with a knife. Fight (public affray) On 08/25/2023, at approximately 9:23 PM, officers were dispatched to the Sonic Drive-In … Read More
Community Preservation Free Use Dumpsters Aug. 7th – 25th
Update: City of Belen Community Preservation would like to thank everyone who participated in the summer clean up with the dumpsters. We were able to help the community remove much unwanted debris over the past three weeks. Our dumpsters have reached their limit . We will be closing the gates at 2 pm August 24th. We apologize if we could … Read More
Improv! Free Workshop
Free Improv workshops will be held from 10-11:30 a.m. on Satrudays, at the Belen Public Library. **No workshops on Aug. 5 and Sept. 2.** Using improvisation, we will create short plays based on true stories from our real lives. No theater experience required, no audition, free to participate. The goal is to have a free performance for the public in … Read More
Water Line Break and Road Closure
There has been a water line break on Jarales Rd. between Old River Road to Orchard. The water will be off while it’s being repaired. Additionally, Jarales Rd. will be closed due to the severity of the break and repairs needed along that stretch. The detour will be from Eastside School Road to Orchard. We apologize for the inconvenience and … Read More
Youth Volleyball League Open for Registration
The City of Belen Parks and Recreation Department has opened registration for Youth Volleyball. Youth from 1st – 6th grade can participate. The fee is $46 per person and registration needs to be completed by September 8th. The league begins on September 11th. For more information contact the Belen Community Center at 505-966-2700 or Shawn Ammons at 505-966-2703.
Belen Police Department: Week in Review 8/12 – 8/18
Update on Aggravated Battery Case from 07/27/2023 On 08/12/2023 the victim in this case passed away at the hospital as a result of his injuries. The charges on Andrew Gallegos have been upgraded to an open count of murder. Mr. Gallegos is in custody at the Valencia County Detention Center on those charges. Stolen Vehicle On 08/12/2023 a 2020 Ford … Read More
PNM Summer Heat Bill Fund
PNM has programs available now to help pay the electric costs for low to moderate income customers. See below for more information and how to apply. Summer Heat Bill Fund Low to Moderate Income (LMI) customers can receive $150 on their electric bill. The custom does NOT need to be past due. The end date of this program is September … Read More
Belen LED Light Conversion Project
The City of Belen is commencing a project with Dalkia EDF Group to upgrade our city-owned street lights to LEDs with Smart Nodes. Dalkia has created a website with all of the information regarding this project including how it will benefit the residents of Belen, what the responsibilities of Dalkia are over the lifespan of the project, and important information … Read More