New Mexico residents can now visit with FEMA and SBA specialists at the Jarales Community Center in Valencia County from 10am to 6pm Monday through Saturday. Residents can get help with their disaster assistance applications, upload documents, and find answers to questions about federal disaster assistance. There is no appointment needed to visit the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). If you … Read More
Repainting Belen Elevated Water Tank
UPDATE: The Belen Elevated Water Tank project is complete. The logo was enlarged and moved up one panel. the entire structure was sealed, reprimed, and painted. The Belen Elevated Water Tank is currently in the process of being re-painted. This should be completed in the next couple of weeks.
Stolen Flag – Information Needed
**Update** The individuals were arrested due to a tip. The individual donated the reward money to replace the flags that had to be burned according to Flag Code. Thank you to everyone who shared and assisted. **Update** Our Mayor, Robert Noblin, is offering a $250 reward for information that leads to the arrest of these individuals. Our Chief of Police, … Read More
New Edition of Strange Magazine Seeking Submissions
It’s time to start putting together our new edition of Strange Magazine. In honor of PRIDE month, this time around, the edition will highlight written works and art of the LGBTQIA+ community in Belen. Please turn in submissions to the front desk at the Belen Public Library or email them to Danny Garcia. Submissions will be accepted until June 14th.
You’re Invited, “Operation Never Forget”
You are cordially invited to honor our Veterans this Memorial Day. Monday, May 30, 2022 – Please arrive by 9:30am Activities will commence at 10am and will finish at noon. Belen’s Eagle Park Veterans’ Memorial.
Help Support Belen Summer Reading Program
One of our favorite places to eat and hang out, Hub City Brewery, is holding a fundraiser to benefit our Summer Reading Programs! All you need to do is eat at Hub City Brewery on June 25th between 5-8 pm. They’ll be serving their full menu, if you order the $1 hot dogs, all proceeds will go to help kids … Read More
Calling All Artists!
Hello Belen! We are looking for artists who want to display their work in our lecture hall during our Open House on May 25th. If you would like to have your art displayed, please bring it to the Library before May 24th. We are so excited to see what our amazing Belen artists have to share with the community! If … Read More
Summer Kick-Off Open House
Wednesday, May 25th from 4-7pm we are throwing an Open House to kick of summer and welcome our patrons back in! Live music, food trucks, door prizes, author reading, VR and Arcade games, Adult Makerspace preview, Video Booth (show off YOUR star quality!), snacks, sign up for Summer reading, an amazing Art Show, and reconnect with your library all in … Read More
Register for Summer Reading
This year’s summer reading programs for adults, teens, and children will begin on June 6, 2022 and run through July 31, 2022. The theme is Oceans of Possibilities and we are so excited to have a traditional, in-person summer reading season again! Children’s Summer Reading Registration Teens’ Summer Reading Registration Adults’ Summer Reading Registration You can see our full calendar … Read More
Greer Road Paving
The paving of Greer road, which was a joint venture between the City of Belen and Valencia County, has been completed. Below are before/after photos of the project.