The Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is available for income-eligible seniors age 60 and over and provides participants with up to $50 worth of checks that can be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables as well as honey at participating farmers’ markets between July 1st and November 15th of the current market season. Checks come in $5 or … Read More
City of Belen’s Wastewater Treatment Plant Wins Award
The City of Belen’s Wastewater Treatment Plan received the 2022 Good Housekeeping Award for Activated Sludge Treatment Plant 20 Years & Older from the New Mexico Water & Wastewater Association. The Wastewater Crew does a GREAT job on maintaining and operating a facility that is actually 41 years old. Congratulation’s on a Job Well Done!!
37th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Balloon Rallye
The City of Belen and the Valencia Flying and Retrieval Society are proud to announce the 37th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Balloon Rallye on March 17th – 19th starting at 7am each day. This year the Rallye will be held at Eagle Park. For more information you can call 505-966-2702. We want to thank all of the Belen High School … Read More
No Man’s Land Boogie 2023
Sky Dive New Mexico is holding a thrilling event February 24th – 26th, No Man’s Land Boogie 2023! There will be: *Specialty Aircraft *Food Trucks *Games *Tandem Jumps $350 *Licensed Skydiver Jump Tickets $25 or 5 for $100! You won’t want to miss this exhilarating good time! Come on out to Sky Dive New Mexico 240 Airport Rd, Belen Feb. … Read More
H2 Academic Solutions Scholarship Fund Presents Hummingbird Festival
As the weather starts to warm up we wait to see our beautiful little friends return and what better way to celebrate their homecoming than a festival just for them, and for a great cause? H2 Academic Solutions Scholarship Fund will hold a Hummingbird Festival April 29th and 30th from 9am to 2pm at 129 S 3rd St in Belen. … Read More
Memorial Day Brewfest to Support the Library and Kick Off Summer Reading!!
DrinkNM and the Friends of the Belen Public Library are sponsoring the greatest brews and music festival in the SouthWest. All of the proceeds from the event will go to support the learning and literacy programming at the Belen Public Library. Come enjoy a veritable plethora of brewed and distilled beverages, shop from dozens of food vendors, and enjoy sensational … Read More
Employee Appreciation Raffle: Hot Tub Spa!
Just in time for Valentine’s Day! The City of Belen Employee Appreciation Committee presents a chance to win your very own Coleman Tahiti plus Air Jet inflatable Jot Tub Spa! This hot tub seats 5-7 people but would be perfect for you and your favorite person on Valentine’s Day! We will be holding the Raffle on Facebook Live on February … Read More
New School Flashers Installed
We are happy to announce that new school flashers have been installed on Main. The City was able to budget monies this fiscal year for replaced of the old ones. Safety is a priority for the children of our community.
Tracy Armijo Appointed to Belen City Council
Thursday, January 19th in a Special Meeting the Belen City Council voted to appoint Mayor Noblin’s nomination of Tracy Armijo to the City Council seat that was left empty by the passing of Yvette Padilla in December. *The featured image is Ms. Armijo being sworn in by Judge Keith Norwood while her husband holds the Bible. It is from the … Read More
Fred Harvey Whistle Stop Café Coming Soon!
The Harvey House Museum announces the upcoming opening of the Fred Harvey Whistle Stop Café! Located in the historic Belen Harvey House Museum, the Whistle Stop Café will bring food service back to a location famous for its dining experience. While the Café won’t be a replica of what one would expect back in the Harvey House heyday, it will … Read More