Construction Alert

Residents and Businesses of Belen.  We wish to advise you that there will be construction work ongoing on Main Street between Reinken Avenue and Picard Avenue, from March 18, 2024 to April 26, 2024 as part of changes required by New Mexico Department of Transportation in order to accommodate traffic impacts from the pending opening of Starbucks.  This construction will add new … Read More

Presidents’ Day Closure

All City of Belen buildings and offices will be closed on Monday, February 19th in observance of Presidents’ Day. Trash routes will not be impacted and will run as scheduled.

Student Art Exhibition

The Belen Creative Industries Initiative presents a Student Art Exhibition. This special show is brought to you by Student Curators Natalie Morales and Sophia Jaramillo. It will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 1 – 3pm at the Belen Public Library.

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

City Offices Closed Friday, Nov. 10th

All City of Belen offices and buildings will be closed on Friday, November 10th in observance of Veterans Day. The City honors and thanks all the brave men and women who have served in the armed forces. Your sacrifice and dedication to our country are deeply appreciated. We are forever grateful for your service. There will be a Veterans Day … Read More

Student Internship Opportunity

The City of Belen is seeking a Student Intern to assist with the City’s Creative Industries initiative and to help implement a Belen Student Art initiative. This position is part of the City’s Creative Industries Grant award. The student intern would begin work the week of 11/23/2023 and continue through 6/30/2024. Please see the file below for all of the … Read More

Request for Quotes: Creative Industries Coordinator

The City of Belen was awarded one of only 18 grants from the NM Economic Development Department’s Creative Industries Division. This exciting opportunity will allow us to launch a “comprehensive initiative to energize, coordinate, and enhance the efforts of their local creative small businesses and entrepreneurs to expand the community and economic impact of the visual, performing, and heritage arts.” … Read More

City Offices Closed – Indigenous Peoples’ Day 10/9

In observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, all offices and buildings of the City of Belen will be closed on Monday, October 9th. We will reopen for our normal hours on Tuesday, October 10th. Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a time to honor and celebrate the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Indigenous peoples who have inhabited this land for millennia. This … Read More

City of Belen Offices Closed for Labor Day

In observance of Labor Day, all City of Belen offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, September 4th. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 5th. Please note – the City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 5th at 6pm. Thank you and have a happy and safe Labor Day weekend!

Arcosa, Wind-Tower Manufacturer Picks Belen

This week it was announced that Belen will be the new home for expansion for the wind-tower manufacturer, Arcosa. Based out of Dallas, Arcosa builds a variety of infrastructure products and has chosen our city for their Arcosa Wind Towers newest location. This facility is expected to bring about 250 jobs to our area. Says Antonio Carrillo, President and CEO … Read More