Free In-Person Consultations with Attorneys During Law-La-Palooza!

On Friday, August 25th the Volunteer Attorney Program and the Second Judicial District Pro Bono Committee are hosting FREE in-person consultations with attorneys! Law-La-Palooza will be held at Cesar Chavez Community Center 7505 Kathryn Ave SE #5260, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Family Law Consultations – 9am – 12pm Civil Law Consultations – 1pm – 4pm All consultations will be provided on … Read More

Free Senior Day at the County Fair

The Valencia County Fair is getting closer and on Sunday, August 27th from 10am – 1pm RSVP invites Seniors to attend free of charge! There will be performance, DJ Wayne Gallegos, and a 50/50 Raffle with TWO chances to win! Performances This event is co-sponsored by St. Anthony’s Home Healthcare Services, LLC. and New Mexico Medicare Solutions LLC.

Belen Police Department Week in Review 7/29 – 8/4

Possession Of Controlled Substance/Resisting an Officer On 08/02/2023, officers arrested Mr. Austin Epps for trespassing at a vacant residence. Mr. Epps resisted arrest and was found to be in possession of Fentanyl. Mr. Epps was booked into the Valencia County Detention Center on charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tampering with Evidence, Trespassing, and Resisting an Officer. Felony Shoplifting … Read More

Adult Summer Reading Program Winners

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2023 Adult Summer Reading Program! Without you the program wouldn’t have been a success! I hope you enjoyed your summer and had fun learning about Belen! The following are our prize winners! 3rd Prize – Isabella Casey 2nd Prize – Sarah Williams 1st Prize – Rhonda Millhollin Thank you again to all … Read More

National Night Out a Success!

Last night, August 1st, the children and families of Belen had a great time at the annual National Night Out. It was a wonderful way to kickoff the school year that begins today and the City of Belen would like to thank everyone who worked so hard putting it together. The City of Belen Police Department, Fire Department, Parks and … Read More

Team Up 2 Clean Up

Belen is our home and all of us have a responsibility to keep our city clean. The purpose of the Community Preservation Department is to make sure that Belen is clean and beautiful, it’s a job we take seriously. In an effort to curb illegal dumping, we want to work with you! Let’s Team Up 2 Clean Up! As a … Read More

Hub City Art Collective Presents: Wonders on Wheels – Museum on the Move

Come tour the Wonders on Wheels Mobile Museum and experience the artworks of beloved New Mexico artist, Gustave Baumann (1881 – 1971).  Meet Freckles, Baumann’s mischievous marionette! Immerse yourself in a New Mexico landscape! And join the Hub City Art Collective for a hands-on activity! Entitled Hand of an Artist, Heart of new Mexico, the exhibit is sponsored by the … Read More