Veterans Day Closure

All City of Belen offices and buildings will be closed in observance of Veterans Day, today, November 11th. We invite you to join us at 2 pm at the Veterans Memorial at Eagle Park for our annual Veterans Day Ceremony. Our sincere gratitude goes out to the men and women who bravely served our country in the armed forces.

Veterans Day Ceremony

Join us at the Veterans Memorial at Eagle Park on Monday, November 11th at 2pm. This ceremony will honor POW and MIA. Following the program there will be refreshments served at the SPC. Henry Byrd III Visitor’s Center.

Nightmare on Becker

Dare to Face the Nightmare on Becker! A haunted house event brought to you by the City of Belen Employee Appreciation Committee. You’ll have a scary good time, and all proceeds benefit City employees. As darkness creeps over Belen, an eerie presence stirs on Becker Avenue… Have you ever noticed the small brick building there? It has certainly noticed you. … Read More

Trunk or Treat!

The City of Belen Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a Trunk or Treat on Halloween Night (Thursday, October 31st) at Anna Becker Park. The festivities will kick off at 4:30pm and last until 7pm. For information on becoming a trunk or treat vehicle please call the Rec Center at 505-966-2700. Don’t forget, the City of Belen Employee Appreciation Committee … Read More

Employee of the 2nd Quarter: Andrew Ferrell

Celebrating Andrew Ferrell: Employee of the 2nd Quarter, 2024 We are excited to announce that Andrew Ferrell has been named Employee of the 2nd Quarter, 2024! This recognition is a testament to his outstanding contributions to the City of Belen and his dedication to making a difference within our community. Andrew’s 10 years of service have made a significant impact … Read More

Now Hiring: Parks Tech

The City of Belen is accepting applications for a Parks Tech in our Parks and Recreation Department. The starting annual salary is $32,136 ($15.45 an hour). A full benefits package including retirement, healthcare, and more is offered to full-time employees. Minimum Qualifications Include but are not Limited To: You may read the full job description and retrieve the online application … Read More

New Municipal Court Hours Starting Dec. 1st

Along with City Hall, the Municipal Court Hours will change starting December 1, 2024. The Municipal Court will be OPEN Monday – Thursday from 7 am – 5:30 pm and CLOSED on Fridays.

Youth Basketball League Winter 2024/2025

Registration for this year’s Youth Basketball League will start on Friday, October 18th, and run through December 6th. The fee is $70/player. Late registration is December 7th – 14th and the fee for that is $90/per player, so get your registrations in! The league is for boys and girls in K – 8th grades. Practices will begin the week of … Read More

Blood Type Escape Room

A crime has been committed. Detectives arrive on the scene to find an apartment with signs of a struggle. Belongings are strewn about the floor. A table and chairs are overturned. But there’s no sign of the killer. Then one of the detectives spots something. On a door frame is a tiny, almost invisible blood drop. They photograph it, analyze … Read More

Halloween Movie Double Feature

Join the Belen Public Library for a spooky movie-watching event, a Double Feature of Hocus Pocus and Trick R’ Treat! This event will be held Wednesday, October 30th from 1 pm – 4:30 pm at the Library.