All City offices and buildings will be closed Monday, January 1st for New Year’s Day. Trash collection will be one day behind due to the holiday. We thank all of Belen for a wonderful 2023 and wish each of you a safe and happy New Year!
Holiday Closures
In observance of the Holiday, All City government buildings will be closed for half of the day on Friday December 22nd and Monday December 25th, 2023. City offices will return to normal business hours on Tuesday December 26th, 2023.All Trash routes will be delayed by one day due to the Holiday. The City of Belen thanks you and hopes you … Read More
Free Sand for Luminarias!
FREE SAND! Valley Materials has dropped off sand at Jose Gallegos Park and Vivian Ballfields for residents to use to make Luminarias. We are thankful for the ongoing support for our residents from Valley Materials.
ECHO “Free Food for Seniors” Program Updated 2024 Dates
The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) provides monthly nutritious food, recipes, basic nutrition information, and referrals to other programs for income-qualified, New Mexico resident seniors 60 years and up. To register you need Registration is at the Belen Community Center305 Eagle Lane, Belen, NM 87002from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Income Guidelines Household Size Maximum Gross Income/Month 1 $1,473 2 … Read More
NM Securities Division Alerts Seniors to Scam
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 20, 2023Contact: Andrea Brownandrea.brown@rld.nm.gov505-819-1822 New Mexico Securities Division alerting seniors and othervulnerable populations about “pig butchering” financial scam Fraudsters use holidays as a time to reach individuals with fewer social contacts SANTA FE – The New Mexico Securities Division of the Regulation and Licensing Departmentis warning consumers against “pig butchering” scams and how to avoid falling … Read More
Best of Valencia County 2023
Congratulations to our own Sgt. Mario Vallejos and the Belen Harvey House Museum! Sgt. Vallejos was voted Best Police Officer and the Belen Harvey House Museum was voted Best Tourist Spot in the 2023 Best of Valencia County awards! Thank you to Sgt. Vallejos and everyone at the Belen Harvey House Museum, you are true examples to our community! To … Read More
Believe in Belen Food Drive – Take 2!
Thank you to everyone who donated to the Believe in Belen Food Drive prior to and at the Miracle on Main Street Parade, your generosity is so appreciated! We are going to extend our Food Drive to try and help as many of our neighbors as possible. You can bring food and cash donations to any of the below locations:
Teen Clubs at the Belen Public Library
Starting in January 2024 there will be new Teen Clubs at the Belen Public Library. The Teen Room is open Monday – Friday from 2pm – 4:30pm (depending on staff availability). The schedule is as follows: Mondays – Anime Club – 2:30pm – 4pm – Join us for an anime showing every week! Tuesdays – Refashioning – 2:30pm – 4pm … Read More
Police Department Cops to Tots
Next week is the last week that you will be able to sign up children for the Belen Police Department’s Annual Cops to Tots toy drive. The Police Department will be serving hot chocolate during the Miracle on Main Street Celebration outside of the Police Station. They will have a toy donation bin at the Hot Chocolate stand. The actual … Read More
Community Meetings for Community Watch Groups
Calling all civic-minded citizens of Belen! The Belen Police Department is excited to invite you to a city-wide meeting aimed at establishing community watch groups in as many neighborhoods as possible. We believe that together, we can make Belen a safer place to live! Join us on Saturday, December 16th at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers at City Hall … Read More