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
Water Line Break/Road Closure Notice
Our Water Crew is working on a water line repair at the intersection of W. Aragon and N. 11th St. Residents in this area will experience no water while repairs are being made. The intersection will be closed as well so please use an alternate route. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Food Trucks! – Miracle on Main Street
What could be better than watching a beautiful parade, strolling Becker Ave. popping in and out of shops and galleries, listening to an awesome live band, and being among thousands of sparkling lights? Doing all of that while enjoying a delicious treat from one of our local food trucks! Saturday, December 9th the Miracle on Main Street parade and celebration … Read More
Universal Waste Systems – Bulky Item Clean Ups
Are you getting your home ready for the holidays? Let Universal Waste Systems help! Bring large, bulky items to a collection location for no charge on a first-come-first-served basis. Locations, Dates, and Times Conejo Collection Center – 1100 Manzano Expressway, Los Lunas – December 16th from 8am until full Belen Transfer Station – 135 Calle de Baca, Belen – December … Read More
Road Closure: W. Aragon to 10th Street
Notice: There will be a Road Closure between W. Aragon to 10th street. This closure is due to paving and will begin Monday, 12/4/23 and include Tuesday, 12/5/23 for a period of 18 hours. Please use alternative route.