This will be a pinned post for the Active Bosque fire at the South end of Valencia County near Jarales Road & St. Thomas. All updates and instructions will be here. ** FINAL FIRE UPDATE 4/24**Via Valencia County Fire Department FINAL FIRE UPDATE We are happy to report that both the Big Hole and Simona Fires are now 100% contained.We … Read More
Spring Clean Dumpster Available
The City of Belen Community Preservation Department has teamed up with AC Disposal Services to give our citizens additional opportunities to dispose of their unwanted items at no charge. On April 30th – May 1st and again on May 7th – May 8th there will be a 30 foot dumpster at the City park at Ross and 10th street. The … Read More
Valencia County Burn Ban Notice
Due to ongoing drought, severe fire danger, and serious lack of resources throughout New Mexico; Valencia County, village of Los Lunas, City of Belen, Peralta, Bosque Farms, and Rio Communities are implementing an open burn ban effective April 18, 2022 and will remain in effect for 30 days or until conditions change to reduce the fire danger, at which time … Read More
Big Hole Fire Updates and Information
FIRE UPDATE APRIL 21st The Big Hole Fire is now 95% contained and we still have resources continuing work in that area. FIRE UPDATE April 18th The fire is now 80% contained and crews will be out working today. There are 77 personnel still assigned to this fire. April 15th Big Hole Fire Update The Big Hole Fire, located on … Read More
Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program
A new water benefit, the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP), is available to help households with water and wastewater costs, announced the New Mexico Human Services Department. LIHWAP is a temporary, federally-funded water assistance program for low-income households to help offset the costs of water and wastewater bills. Payments will be made to vendors on behalf of households. Eligible … Read More
Fire Evacuations
The City of Belen would like to notify residents living in the area affected by the fire to evacuate as soon as possible. Do not place your family at risk. Emergency crews are responding. If you need a location to stay, the Belen Community Center is being set up as a shelter. Valencia County Sheriff’s Posse is mobilizing for animal … Read More
AC Disposal Route Change
All Friday residential routes will now be picked up on Thursdays, starting Thursday April 14th. Please be sure to have carts out by 7am. Again this change will be a permanent change and all Friday residential routes will be picked up on Thursdays starting Thursday, April 14th. If you have any questions please call City Hall at 505-966-2734 for more … Read More
Employee Appreciation Committee to Host Community Yard Sale
Saturday and Sunday, April 2nd & 3rd, the City of Belen Employee Appreciation Committee will host a Community Yard Sale at Anna Becker Park. The Yard Sale will run from 8am-2pm and you are welcome to join in and sell your unwanted items. If you would like to reserve a spot please call 505-966-2734 by April 1st. There is a … Read More
State of New Mexico Volunteer Month Proclamation
The month of April, 2022 has been declared Volunteer Appreciation Month by Governor Michelle Lujan Grasham today. Together, the State of New Mxico, the Department of Workforce Solutions, and the Aging and Long-Term Services Department celebrate the 4,700 senior volunteers who continue to give back to their communities. New Mexico is projected to be the fourth largest state in terms … Read More
Project: La Luz Paving
The City began a very large overhaul of La Luz in October of 2021. The paving is now complete as of March 11, 2022.