Each year the Belen community gathers on the anniversary of 9/11 to honor the firefighters and police officers that were killed during the initial response, and the fallen warriors who made the ultimate sacrifice post 9/11. At Main St. and Church St. in Belen stands our 9/11 Memorial Park. The park contains a “Freedom Wall” with the names of fallen … Read More
Labor Day Closure
All City of Belen offices and buildings will be closed on Monday, September 2nd in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 3rd. There will be no trash collection in the City of Belen on Labor Day, Monday, September, 2nd, 2024. All weekly residential and commercial routes will be delayed one day from the day of the … Read More
National Night Out: Tuesday, August 6th
Join the Belen Police Department for the National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6th at Eagle Park. Parking will open at 5pm and the event will run through 8pm. This is a great chance to meet our public safety officers!
3rd Annual Valencia County Public Safety Family Day
The 3rd Annual Valencia County Public Safety Family Day benefitting Special Olympics NM will be held on Saturday, November 2nd from 10am – 4pm at Calvary Chapel Rio Grande Valley. Fire Truck Pull To register your team, call Donna Martinez at 505-866-3333 or register online at https://givebutter.com/2024VCPublicSafetyDay If you would like to sponsor the Fire Truck Pull please download the … Read More
DWI Saturation Patrols
During the month of July 2024, the Belen Police Department in conjunction with Safer New Mexico Now, will be conducting DWI saturation patrols within the City of Belen. The police department wants the community aware that DWI is a problem and we are out in the community enforcing DWI laws. The officers of the Belen Police Department want the general … Read More
Belen PD Attends Officer Memorial Service
The Belen Police Department attended the Officer Memorial Service held at the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy in Santa Fe. We would like to thank all those who serve their community everyday and take a moment to remember all those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
SWAT Team Try Outs
Today, Belen PD SWAT Sgt. Skopek and SWAT Officer Fillmore assisted with the Valencia County Regional SWAT Team try outs. Check out the pictures below! We are hiring laterals & retirees! The last day to test for the summer academy is this Saturday, May 25! Applications for the summer academy must be received no later than Thursday, May 23rd. Visit our … Read More
City of Belen Will Close in Observance of Memorial Day
The City of Belen offices and buildings will be closed on Monday, May 27th, in observance of Memorial Day. We hope that you will join us in honoring all of those who have served our country in the Armed Forces at our annual Memorial Day Ceremony. It will begin at 10am at the Veterans Memorial at Eagle Park. You can … Read More
Veterans Memorial Day Ceremony
Please join us on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27th, starting at 10am at the Belen Eagle Park Veterans Memorial. We will gather to honor all who have served our country in the Armed Forces. The program is as follows: Refreshments will be served at the SPC. Henry Byrd III Visitor’s Center after the ceremony.
You’re Invited – Coffee With a Cop!
The Belen Police Department invites the community to join us for our inaugural Coffee with a Cop event to take place at the new Starbucks, located on 401 S Main St. Officers will be there to meet community members from 11am-1pm. We will be giving away free coffee mugs while supplies last!