The Belen Public Library recently was awarded a grant that will help to improve accessibility in our Library for folks that need it. This includes seniors, people with disabilities, and anyone else that would benefit from having a more accessible space. To get started, there will be a Community Meeting on October 7th at 10am at the Belen Public Library. … Read More
Whistle Stop Cafe Closure
The Whistle Stop Cafe at the Belen Harvey House Museum will be closed on Friday and Saturday, September 8th and 9th. They will reopen on Wednesday, September 13th. Apologies for the inconvenience. Please visit our friends at Pete’s Cafe!
RSVP’s Senior Health Fair
RSVP will host a senior health fair on Friday, October 13, 2023 from 10am – 2pm at the Belen Business Center. There will be a Blood Donation Drive, Free Shot Clinic for flu and COVID vaccines as well as pneumonia, shingles, and tetanus (please bring your insurance card!), and we’ll have a document shredder available to shred any unwanted documents. … Read More
Thanksgiving Food Basket Applications
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) will start taking applications to help those in need with a Thanksgiving Day Food Basket. You MUST be in the Belen School District in order to receive a basket. Please apply at the Belen Business Center within the following dates and times listed below and bring all required documents. Dates September 27th – … Read More
5th Annual Scarecrow Festival
The City of Belen and the Bugg Lights Museum bring you the 5th Annual Scarecrow Festival! October 28th from 3pm – 6pm on Becker Ave between 5th and 6th Streets in Belen Cash Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in: There will be: Music/Entertainment Food Trucks Kids Jumpers compliments of Noblin’s Funeral Home And so much more! Vendor Spaces … 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!
We’re Hiring a Library Aid/Museum Coordinator
The City of Belen is currently accepting applications for a full-time Library Aid/Museum Coordinator at the Belen Harvey House Museum. The starting annual salary is $27,040 ($13/hr). You may view the full job description and apply online at http://www.belen-nm.gov/…/hum…/employment-opportunities/ The deadline for application is Tuesday, September 12th by 5pm.
9/11 Memorial Ceremony Upcoming
The City of Belen invites you to the 22nd Anniversary 9/11 Memorial Ceremony. This event will take place on Monday, September 11th, at 8:45am at the 9/11 Memorial Park which is located at Main Street & Church Street. Each year, the Belen community gathers on the anniversary of 9/11 to honor the firefighters and police officers that were killed during … Read More
Improv! Free Workshop
Free Improv workshops will be held from 10-11:30 a.m. on Satrudays, at the Belen Public Library. **No workshops on Aug. 5 and Sept. 2.** Using improvisation, we will create short plays based on true stories from our real lives. No theater experience required, no audition, free to participate. The goal is to have a free performance for the public in … Read More
9/11 Memorial Ceremony
The City of Belen invites you to the 22nd Anniversary 9/11 Memorial Ceremony. This event will take place on Monday, September 11th at 8:45am at the 9/11 Memorial Park which is located at Main Street & Church Street. Each year, the Belen community gathers on the anniversary of 9/11 to honor the firefighters and police officers that were killed during … Read More