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
Miracle on Main Street Live Music!
Saturday, December 14th during the Miracle on Main Street event there will be 3 amazing bands playing from 12pm – 5:30pm! All of the bands will play in the Gazebo on Backer Ave.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Art and Verbal Art Contest
It is once again time for the K-12 Art and Verbal Art Contests sponsored by the City of Belen Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Multi-Cultural Commission and the State of New Mexico MLK Jr. Commission. These contests are in conjunction with the Martin Luther King, Jr. Candlelight Vigil that will be held on January 20, 2025, at 6pm at the Belen … Read More
Live Music Day
On Friday, December 20th, Cultural Enhancement for Valencia County Elders Presents Live Music Day at the Belen Public Library. This event will be held from 10am – noon and features Gair Linhart. There will be dancing, fun, and music! Live Music Day is free and open to the public so please come by!
Blood Type Escape Room
A crime has been committed. Detectives arrive on the scene to find an apartment with signs of a struggle. Belongings are strewn about the floor. A table and chairs are overturned. But there’s no sign of the killer. Then one of the detectives spots something. On a door frame is a tiny, almost invisible blood drop. They photograph it, analyze … Read More
Halloween Movie Double Feature
Join the Belen Public Library for a spooky movie-watching event, a Double Feature of Hocus Pocus and Trick R’ Treat! This event will be held Wednesday, October 30th from 1 pm – 4:30 pm at the Library.
Howl’s Moving Castle
The Belen Public Library’s Teen Program is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the film, Howl’s Moving Castle. They will screen the film in the Teen room on Thursday, September 26th at 2:30pm. The animated film is loosely based on the novel, Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones, and brought to life by writer and director, Hayao Miyazaki. In it, … Read More
STEAM at the Library
What’s Your (Blood) Type? This is a fun STEAM learning experience at the Belen Public Library on September 27th from 3:30pm – 4:30pm. This is appropriate for all ages of learners. You will have a chance to make your own “blood”, find out what determines your blood type, learn what blood is, and have fun! This event is made possible … Read More
Labor Day Closure
All City of Belen offices and buildings will be closed on Monday, September 2nd in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 3rd. There will be no trash collection in the City of Belen on Labor Day, Monday, September, 2nd, 2024. All weekly residential and commercial routes will be delayed one day from the day of the … Read More
Rep. Gabe Vasquez’ Mobile Office Hours
US Representative Gabe Vasquez will hold Mobile Office Hours at the Belen Public Library on Wednesday, August 21st from 1 – 3pm. Rep. Vasquez is the Congressional Representative for NM Congressional District 2. You may visit his staff for constituent services including: