As the season of gratitude approaches, the City of Belen extends its warmest wishes to all our residents. Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the blessings we’ve received throughout the year and to express our appreciation for the community that makes our city special. In the spirit of the holiday, we would like to inform our residents that all … Read More
2023 Belen Police Department Cops for Tots
The holiday season is fast approaching and our Police Department is launching the 2023 Cops for Tots program! This program provides donated gifts to children ages 0 – 12 in our community. Donations If you would like to donate please bring a new, unwrapped gift that is suitable for a child from newborn to 12 years old. We will start … Read More
30th Annual MLK, Jr. Celebration and Remembrance and Art/Verbal Art Contests
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 Mexico MLK Jr. Commission. These contests are in conjunction with the Martin Luther King, Jr. Candlelight Vigil that will be held on January 15, 2024 at 6pm at the Belen … Read More
Veterans Day Ceremony
The City of Belen would like to invite you to the Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11th, 2023 at 2pm at the Veterans Memorial Eagle Park. Please join us in commemorating and honoring our Veterans. Wayne Gallegos will be the Master of Ceremony and lead the way through a thoughtfully assembled program that will include: You may preview the program … Read More
City Offices Closed Friday, Nov. 10th
All City of Belen offices and buildings will be closed on Friday, November 10th in observance of Veterans Day. The City honors and thanks all the brave men and women who have served in the armed forces. Your sacrifice and dedication to our country are deeply appreciated. We are forever grateful for your service. There will be a Veterans Day … Read More
Belen Art League is offering a $500 Visual Arts Scholarship!
Award Components: One (1) $500 scholarship awarded to one (1) high school senior who meet Award Criteria and who is selected by the Belen Art League (BAL) Scholarship Committee. Scholarship Awards shall be issued to recipient’s college, university, or trade school of the student’s choice and not personally to the award recipient. Criteria: 1. Applicants must be a high school … Read More
This Saturday is Full of Fall Fun in Belen!
This Saturday, October 28th Belen will once again be hoppin’! During the day the Roadrunner Festival and Art in the Park – Dia de los Muertos will keep folks busy and then in the late afternoon/evening there will be the Scarecrow Fest, Nightmare on Becker, and Head Fest! Join us for some spooky fun all day long in our Mainstreet and Arts and Cultural Districts. There … Read More
5th Annual Scarecrow Festival THIS Saturday!
The City of Belen and the Bugg Lights Museum bring you the 5th Annual Scarecrow Festival! This Saturday, October 28th from 3pm – 6pm on Becker Ave between 5th and 6th Streets in Belen Cash Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in: There will be: Vendor Spaces are available for $30 Call Ronnie Torres – 505-514-3911, Cece Aragon – … Read More
Student Internship Opportunity
The City of Belen is seeking a Student Intern to assist with the City’s Creative Industries initiative and to help implement a Belen Student Art initiative. This position is part of the City’s Creative Industries Grant award. The student intern would begin work the week of 11/23/2023 and continue through 6/30/2024. Please see the file below for all of the … Read More
Request for Quotes: Creative Industries Coordinator
The City of Belen was awarded one of only 18 grants from the NM Economic Development Department’s Creative Industries Division. This exciting opportunity will allow us to launch a “comprehensive initiative to energize, coordinate, and enhance the efforts of their local creative small businesses and entrepreneurs to expand the community and economic impact of the visual, performing, and heritage arts.” … Read More