Balloon Rallye Canceled for Friday Only

Attention: Tomorrow, Friday, March 15th, there will be no Balloon Rallye due to weather. We apologize for the inconvenience but safety is our first priority. We hope to see you Saturday!

38th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Balloon Rallye!

🎈 Get ready to soar into the sky and experience the magic of the 38th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Balloon Rallye! 🎉 🍀 Join us at Eagle Park for THREE days of high-flying fun, kicking off on Friday, March 15th and continuing through Saturday, March 16th, and Sunday, March 17th. The balloons will launch each day around 7am, preceded by … 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.

Leap Back to the 80s!

Put on your best 80s outfits and join the Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) Cabinet Secretary, Jen Paul Schroer for an 80s themed fitness class to celebrate the Leap Year! This totally rad event will be held at the Valencia County Older American Program Senior Center (715 S Main St, Belen, NM 87002) on February 29, 2024 at 10:30am. … Read More

Corn Hole Tournament – Belen Senior Center

Join the folks at the Belen Senior Center for a morning of fun and competition! There will be a Corn Hole Tournament on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 from 9am – 12pm. There will be awards for 1st and 2nd places!

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.

RSVP Newsletter: February, March, & April 2024

The newest edition of the RSVP newsletter is out! This edition is for February, March, and April 2024 and is full of great information! From HealthInAging.org there is a great list of tips for aging well, a timely warning for yet another scam that targets seniors, a spring time word search, a delicious recipe for Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp with … Read More

Laughlin Trip

All aboard Herrera Coaches Bus for a roundtrip ride from Belen to Laughlin! The bus will arrive at 5:30am on March 17th at the Belen Senior Center and will depart promptly at 6am. It will return on March 21st. The price is $440 for a couple and $320 for a single. Payment is required at the time of booking. For … Read More

AARP Free Tax Prep & Filing

On Tuesdays and Thursdays from February 1st – April 11th, AARP will be offering FREE tax assistance at the Belen Business Center, 719 S Main St. Belen. There are limited spaces available so this is by appointment only. You may call Peggy at 505-966-6803 to schedule. Please Bring ALL Required Information:

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