29th Annual Celebration and Remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The City of Belen Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Multi-Cultural Commission and the State of New Mexico MLK Jr. Commission announces the 29th Annual Celebration and Remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This important event will be held on January 16, 2023 at the Belen Public Library. It will begin with a candlelight vigil at 6pm. During the program … Read More

City of Belen Holiday Closures

In observance of the Holiday, all City government buildings will be closed Friday, December 23rd, 2022 at 12pm and Monday, December 26th, 2022. City offices will return to normal business hours on Tuesday, December 27th, 2022. The City of Belen thanks you and hopes you have a safe Holiday!

UPDATE: Extended Entry Dates! MLK, Jr. Art and Verbal Art Contest

*****The date to enter either the Art or Verbal Art contest has been extended to Wednesday, January 4th! Please get your entries turned in no later than that date.***** It is once again time for the K-12 Art and Verbal Art Contest sponsored by the City of Belen Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Multi-Cultural Commission and the State of New … Read More

At the Library today – Holiday Movie Marathon/Make Your Own Ornament!

While you are out enjoying the Miracle on Main today (Saturday, December 17th), don’t forget to stop by the Library! We’ll have a Holiday Movie Marathon and you can Make Your Own Ornament in our Lecture Hall from 1pm – 8pm. It’s a wonderful way to get out of the cold and enjoy some time with your family or friends. … Read More

3rd Annual Light Up the Hub City Contest

The City of Belen Community Preservation Department is de-light-ed to bring you the 3rd annual Light Up the Hub City Contest! To enter you just need to live in the city limits of Belen and go all out in decorating your house and yard for the Holidays! Break out ALL of the lights, throw up the garland, air up the … Read More

Winter Toyland Sponsored by BPD & VCSO

On December 16th, from 5pm – 9pm at the Belen Community Center at Eagle Park the Belen Police Department and Valencia County Sheriff’s Office are excited to present Winter Toyland! Valencia County Families were able to sign up at the Belen PD or Valencia County Sheriff’s Office from November 1st through November 30th. Children ages 0-12 must be present to … Read More

Southwest Model Railroad Museum to Open to the Public!

The Southwest Model Railroad Museum is excited to announce some very important upcoming dates! The date has finally arrived that we will be open to the public in our NEW location at Doodlebug Park in Belen! Before that happens; however, we will be set up at the Los Lunas Heritage Museum for an exhibit. The address for the Los Lunas … Read More

Belen Harvey House Museum Holiday Closure

In observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday, the Belen Harvey House Museum will be closed from Wednesday, November 23, 2022 through Tuesday, November 29, 2022. They will reopen on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. You may visit them online at https://www.harveyhousemuseum.org/.