We are thrilled to announce the success of the new traffic unit led by Officer Anthony Jaramillo! After a three-month pilot project to test its functionality, Officer Jaramillo has truly shown his dedication and commitment to keeping our community safe. During this time, Officer Jaramillo has made an incredible impact with 50 arrests, including 16 Aggravated DWIs, 17 possession of … Read More
Officer Jonah Hernandez – EOW 02/11/2024
Deputy Chief Natividad and I were honored to represent the Belen Police Department at the funeral services of our fallen brother, Officer Jonah Hernandez from the Las Cruces Police Department. Our hearts are heavy as we extend our deepest condolences to Officer Hernandez’s family and our Las Cruces brothers and sisters during this difficult time. Our thoughts and support are … Read More
Become a Belen Police Officer
The City of Belen Police Department will be holding the Physical Exam for those interested in becoming a Belen Police Officer. The Exams will be on March 2nd, 16th, and 30th from 9am – 11am at the Belen High School Football Field, 1619 W Delgado Ave. Requirements You don’t need to sign up prior to the Exam, you may just … 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.
National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day
Today, on National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day, the City of Belen takes a moment to extend our deepest gratitude to the dedicated people who serve as our School Resource Officers (SROs). These remarkable officers play an invaluable role in safeguarding our schools and nurturing a secure environment for our students to thrive. In Belen, our SROs are more than … Read More
We’re Hiring: Professional Standards Officer Belen PD
The City of Belen is accepting applications for a Professional Standards Officer in the Police Department. The starting annual salary is $56,160 ($27/hr). Requirements You may read the full job description and apply online at www.belen-nm.gov/departments/human-resources/employment-opportunities/. Please attack resume, diploma, degree and any certifications to your application. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, February 27, 2024 by 5pm.
Belen Neighborhood Watch Meeting
The City of Belen Police Department remains committed to lowering crime rates and to working with the community to help keep citizens safe. One way to do that is by establishing Neighborhood Watch Groups. Join the Belen PD on Wednesday, February 7th at 5:30pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Learn about: For more information call 505-966-2680.
Letter from Chief Harris – Cops for Tots
Dear Belen Community, As we transition back to normalcy after the holidays, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to all those who contributed to making this year’s holiday events truly special. Our annual Cops for Tots event was especially remarkable, thanks to the support we received from our community. This year, we were overwhelmed by the generosity shown at … Read More
2023 Belen Police Department Dispatch Statistics
For our residents, we have compiled the dispatch statistics for our responses in 2023. As you can see, your Belen Police Department stayed very busy last year. The City thanks the hard-working men and women of the Department for all that they do to help keep us all safe. **Please note – these statistics are provided by the Valencia Regional … Read More
A Look Back on 2023
The City of Belen welcomes 2024 with a look back on 2023. Thank you to all of our City staff, City Council members, wonderful volunteers, Mayor Robert Noblin, and most especially our citizens for a memorable year. There were highs and lows, times of deep loss, and so many great events. Take a look at some of our favorite memories … Read More