City Holiday Closures

The City of Belen offices and buildings will be closed at noon on Tuesday, December 24th, and all day on Wednesday, December 25th, in observance of Christmas. The City of Belen offices and buildings will be closed at noon on Tuesday, December 31st, and all day on Wednesday, January 1st, in observance of New Year’s Day. We wish everyone a … Read More

Garbage Collection Holiday Schedule

Christmas Day and New Year’s Day there will be a one-day delay in trash collection services from the holiday through the end of the week. If your service day is on Wednesday – Friday, please place your cart out the day after your regular service day during the holiday week. The Conejo Collection Center and Belen Transfer Station will be … Read More

Christmas Eve Luminarias at Veterans Memorial Eagle Park

On Christmas Eve, the Veterans Memorial Eagle Park will be lit up with the light of luminarias for the public. This event will be from 7pm – 1am on December 24th. If you would like to honor your veteran, please bring a luminaria bag with their name and it will be added.

Now Hiring: Hospitality Tech I – Harvey House Museum

The City of Belen is accepting applications for a Hospitality Tech I at the Belen Harvey House Museum. The starting annual salary is $32,136 ($15.45/hr.). A full benefits package including retirement, healthcare, and more is offered to full-time employees. Minimum Qualifications Include but are not Limited To: You may read the full job description and retrieve the online application at www.belen-nm.gov/departments/human-resources/employment-opportunities/ … Read More

Nominees Sought for Directors of the Valencia County Arroyo Flood Control District

Valencia County is looking for residents who are interested in serving on the newly established Flood Control Authority Board, which was recently approved by voters. Please see the Notice below, along with the attached petition that must be submitted as part of the application process. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by Order of the District Court in Cause No. D-1314-CV-2024-00369, persons … Read More

Community Preservation Free Use Dumpsters

**Updated Days** The City of Belen’s Community Preservation Department will have two 30-ft dumpsters available to Belen Residents for free disposal of any unwanted garbage or debris. Dumpsters are first come first served, we have the dumpsters scheduled to be emptied and replaced throughout the days of availability. While utilizing dumpsters please do not overfill dumpsters. This prevents the cover … Read More

Barstow California: Little Belen

Many Valencia County families migrated to Barstow, California, in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. So many came from Belen that Barstow became known as “Little Belen” or “Belen, California.” Historian Richard Melzer will present the history of this migration and its impact on the residents of both towns. He will then open the discussion to members of the audience who … Read More

New Mexico Economic Development Profiles Belen

New Mexico Economic Development is an online magazine that recently ran a profile about Belen! With a focus on Economic Development, the piece highlights Belen’s accessibility, growth, and our quality of life. The story begins on page 45. New Mexico Economic Development 2025 – The article on Belen begins on page 45.

Now Hiring! Laborer – Wastewater Department

The City of Belen is accepting applications for a Laborer in our Wastewater Department. The starting annual salary is $35,360 ($17/hr). A full benefits package including retirement, healthcare, and more is offered to full-time employees. Minimum Qualifications Include but are not Limited To: You may read the full job description and retrieve the online application at www.belen-nm.gov/departments/human-resources/employment-opportunities/ Please attach your resume, … Read More