The 2023 Valencia County Fair Parade will be Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 10am. The parade route will be from the City Recreation Center at 715 S. Main north to the Circle K at Aragon Street. Entrants can check in that morning from 7:30am – 9:30am in front of the Recreation Center. You must register prior to August 23 before … Read More
Pet Safety Tips from City of Belen Community Preservation
With the summer months arriving please keep your furry friends at home where it is cool. Don’t leave your pets inside your vehicle while out running errands, it can be fatal. If your pets are kept outside, ensure that they have access to shade and fresh water at all times. 4th of July As our community prepares to celebrate the … Read More
All-American Celebration July 1st
The City of Belen is proud to present the 2023 All-American Celebration! The event will be at Belen Eagle Park and the fun starts at 4pm on July 1st. There will be music, food, fun, and fireworks! You can get more information by calling 505-966-2702 or on the Explore Belen website. Follow the Belen Community Center on Instagram and Facebook … Read More
Belen Police Department Sponsoring National Night Out
The Belen Police Department is sponsoring our annual National Night Out on August 1st, 2023 at Anna Becker Park. These events are a great way to bring community and cops together for an evening of partnership, relaxation and fun. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it … Read More
Veteran of the Month: Sharon Lynn Rowland (Duf) – United States Air Force
She was known as “Duf” to family and friends. After high school, Duf’s grandfather encouraged her to join the military. Duf chose the United States Air Force. After boot camp at Lackland AFB, Ms. Rowland was sent to Andrews AFB, where she worked at NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command. Her data processing knowledge made her a definite asset … Read More
Belen Senior Center Grand Reopening & 4th of July Dance!
On Tuesday, June 27th the Belen Senior Center will have their Grand Reopening AND a 4th of July Dance! The festivities will be from 10am – 12pm at the Senior Center and you don’t want to miss it! There will be lunch served for Seniors who are 60 years old or older, a 50/50 raffle, DJ Wayne Gallegos will play … Read More
Veterans Service Office Opens in Belen Business Center
The New Mexico Department of Veteran Services has opened a field office in the Belen Business Center. The Field Services Division’s veterans service officers (VSOs) assist veterans and their eligible dependents with filing VA claims and obtaining federal and state benefits. The VSOs also help connect veterans to vital community resources, such as transitional housing and medical and behavioral health care. Information … Read More
45th Annual New Mexico Conference on Aging
There are some great events on the horizon for New Mexico seniors! On September 11th the New Mexico State Fair will hold it’s annual Senior Day. Then on September 12th and 13th the 45th Annual New Mexico Conference on Aging will be held! The New Mexico Conference on Aging Planning Committee is dedicated to planning a dynamic hybrid event that … Read More
Arcosa Wind Towers’ Career Fair
Arcosa will be hosting a career fair at the Belen Business Center on Tuesday, June 27th from 11am – 6pm. As they prepare to launch their new plant right here in Belen, they will need to hire for several different positions. You can find out more about working for Arcosa on their website.
Baby Box Installation
We are very excited to announce that Phase 1 of our Baby Box project has been completed! Today, the box was installed on the north side of station 1. Electrical and alarm phases are next!