Holiday Closures

In observance of the Holiday, All City government buildings will be closed for half of the day on Friday December 22nd and Monday December 25th, 2023. City offices will return to normal business hours on Tuesday December 26th, 2023.All Trash routes will be delayed by one day due to the Holiday. The City of Belen thanks you and hopes you … Read More

Best of Valencia County 2023

Congratulations to our own Sgt. Mario Vallejos and the Belen Harvey House Museum! Sgt. Vallejos was voted Best Police Officer and the Belen Harvey House Museum was voted Best Tourist Spot in the 2023 Best of Valencia County awards! Thank you to Sgt. Vallejos and everyone at the Belen Harvey House Museum, you are true examples to our community! To … Read More

Teen Clubs at the Belen Public Library

Starting in January 2024 there will be new Teen Clubs at the Belen Public Library. The Teen Room is open Monday – Friday from 2pm – 4:30pm (depending on staff availability). The schedule is as follows: Mondays – Anime Club – 2:30pm – 4pm – Join us for an anime showing every week! Tuesdays – Refashioning – 2:30pm – 4pm … Read More

Police Department Cops to Tots

Next week is the last week that you will be able to sign up children for the Belen Police Department’s Annual Cops to Tots toy drive. The Police Department will be serving hot chocolate during the Miracle on Main Street Celebration outside of the Police Station. They will have a toy donation bin at the Hot Chocolate stand. The actual … Read More

Teen Gift Drive

The Belen Harvey House Museum and Good Stuff About Belen will be holding their annual Teen Gift Drive! Please show your love and help a local teenager feel special during the holiday season. Drop off a gift at the Belen Harvey House Museum, Wednesday – Saturday 12pm – 4pm. Teens always enjoy fast food gift cards, socks, gloves, shampoo, sweatshirts, … Read More

Battle of the Books – Last Call!

Do you love to read? Join our team! Read 10 books and compete on your knowledge! Books will be provided if you have a library card. Anyone in grades 4-8 can join and the competition is April 27th so sign up now! Register by clicking here.

An Old Fashioned Christmas at the Belen Harvey House Museum

Please join us as we celebrate the season on Saturday, December 9, 2023 from 5-8pm. Free hot chocolate and Francie’s homemade cookies will be available. Meet Mrs. Santa Claus and the Young at Heart Choir dressed in their “Dickens” costumes!

Believe in Belen Food Drive!

On December 9th at the Miracle on Main Street parade, keep your eyes open for the two little trucks. They will be accepting food or cash donations to help our neighbors in need this holiday season! The parade starts at 6 pm and the route is on Main from Camino del Llano to Aragon.

Shop & Stroll and Bugg Lights Museum Opens

After you spend time with your family and loved ones for Thanksgiving, Belen will offer a wonderful Saturday to get a jump start on your holiday shopping in our local businesses and the Bugg Lights Museum is opening for its last season! SHOP AND STROLL ART WALK AND OPEN HOUSES:  November 25th from 5:00 to 8:00pm:  Shop and Stroll Art … Read More

Calling All Community Members and Local Businesses! – Cops to Tots Needs YOU!

We are thrilled to announce our upcoming Annual Cops to Tots event, and we need YOUR support to make it a truly magical experience for underprivileged children in our community!  Date: December 22, 2023  Time: 3:00 PM To 7:00 PM  Location: Belen Public Library At Cops to Tots, we bring together local law enforcement officers and underprivileged children for a … Read More