All City offices and buildings will be closed Monday, January 1st for New Year’s Day. Trash collection will be one day behind due to the holiday. We thank all of Belen for a wonderful 2023 and wish each of you a safe and happy New Year!
Holiday Closures
In observance of the Holiday, All City government buildings will be closed for half of the day on Friday December 22nd and Monday December 25th, 2023. City offices will return to normal business hours on Tuesday December 26th, 2023.All Trash routes will be delayed by one day due to the Holiday. The City of Belen thanks you and hopes you … 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
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
Calling All Community Members and Local Businesses! – Cops to Tots Needs YOU!
We are thrilled to announce our upcoming Annual Cops to Tots event, and we need YOUR support to make it a truly magical experience for underprivileged children in our community! Date: December 22, 2023 Time: 3:00 PM To 7:00 PM Location: Belen Public Library At Cops to Tots, we bring together local law enforcement officers and underprivileged children for a … Read More
Giving Thanks and Observing the Holiday: A Message from the City of Belen
As the season of gratitude approaches, the City of Belen extends its warmest wishes to all our residents. Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the blessings we’ve received throughout the year and to express our appreciation for the community that makes our city special. In the spirit of the holiday, we would like to inform our residents that all … Read More
2023 Belen Police Department Cops for Tots
The holiday season is fast approaching and our Police Department is launching the 2023 Cops for Tots program! This program provides donated gifts to children ages 0 – 12 in our community. Donations If you would like to donate please bring a new, unwrapped gift that is suitable for a child from newborn to 12 years old. We will start … Read More
Update From Belen PD Chief Harris: Home Invasion
On 11/05/2023, shortly after 7:00 PM officers of the Belen Police Department responded to a residence in the 500 block of North 5th Street in reference to a home invasion robbery that had just occurred. Upon arrival Officers discovered that an elderly female had been held down and pepper sprayed by two masked intruders who had entered her home through … Read More
City Offices Closed Friday, Nov. 10th
All City of Belen offices and buildings will be closed on Friday, November 10th in observance of Veterans Day. The City honors and thanks all the brave men and women who have served in the armed forces. Your sacrifice and dedication to our country are deeply appreciated. We are forever grateful for your service. There will be a Veterans Day … Read More