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!
Police Department’s Record Division Unavailable
Greetings all, The Belen Police Department’s records division will be unavailable for an undetermined amount of time, due to a medical emergency. The front office will be open to walk in traffic but police reports and other records related matters will not be available. We will update this post when the records division is available. Sorry for any inconvenience, and … Read More
Public Notice Regarding B – Town Bike Rally
The administrative leadership of the City of Belen is informing all that due to safety concerns, the upcoming B-Town Bike Rally that was scheduled is not approved by the City and the permit has been denied. It has been determed that there will be significant challenges that pose a threat to public safety. As the leadership of this City, our … Read More
The Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. – Summer Reading Program
On Friday, June 9th at 11am the Belen Public Library will have their first program of the 2023 Summer Reading season. They will host a presentation on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Message From the Mayor – Monsoon Preparedness
What has Belén done to prepare for the coming monsoon season? The Aragon Pond (the largest retention pond) will not be complete by this monsoon season, it will be ready by next year. This pond will hold 185 acre feet of water. The Mae Reid Pond property has been tied up in probate for a few years. This process will … Read More
Belen’s Municipal Court Renamed to Honor Late Councilor Padilla
Yesterday, Tuesday May 30th, the Belen Municipal Court was renamed to the Councilor Yvette Padilla Belen Municpal Court. This was accomplished during a beautiful ceremony led by Mayor Robert Noblin during which City Clerk Dorothy Flores read the Proclamation renaming the Municipal Court building. The ceremony was attended by City and County dignitaries, Councilor Padilla’s family and friends, and other … Read More
Dedication of Belen Municipal Court
The dedication of the Belen Municipal Court in Honor of Councilor Yvette Padilla will be on Tuesday May 30, 2023 at 3pm at 525 Becker Ave.