Belen Parks & Recreation Presents Flag Football League – UPDATE

The City of Belen Parks and Recreation Department presents Boys and Girls Flag Football League! The deadline for enrollment has been extended to September 22nd! The league is for ages 6-12 and the cost per child is only $70. Please contact the Belen Recreation Center to enroll at 505-966-2700.

Belen Police Department Week in Review 8/25 – 9/15

Greetings, I would like to apologize for not having the week in review for the last two weeks. I was out of town on Friday 09/01/2023 and I was tied up on the search for a missing person last Friday. Although I do have Ms. Ludwig who formats and proofreads these posts, the information is compiled by me and sent … Read More

Grand Opening! Southwest Model Railroad Museum

The Southwest Model Railroad Museum will be celebrating its Grant Opening and you are invited! The event will be held on Saturday, September 30th from 10am – 5pm with the ribbon cutting at 10am. The museum is located at 118 Second Street, Belen. You may park on Castillo. This will be the first viewing of the new permanent HO scale … Read More

Sandbags Available

There will be sandbags available to pick up between 1pm and 4pm today at the Water Shop off of Impala Drive. There is a map below if you are unfamiliar with the area. Thank you and have a great day.

Fun in the Fall Art Show

The Belen Art League is ushering in fall with an Art Show at the Belen Public Library! The Fun in the Fall Art Show will be held at the Belen Public Library on Thursday, September 14th from 1 – 5pm and on Friday, September 15th from 10am – 5pm. On Saturday, September 16th, there will be a reception held from … Read More

Remembering Together: National Day of Remembrance

We want to thank everyone who came out to the 22nd Anniversary 9/11 Memorial Ceremony this morning. We came together on this National Day of Remembrance to pay our respects and honor the memory of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and the years since. We also paid tribute to the heroes who have sacrificed their lives … Read More

Tempur Sealy of Albuquerque Donates Mattreses to Belen Fire Department

The Belen Fire Department wants to give a special “Thank you!” to Bea, Frank and Paul from Tempur Sealy International of Albuquerque! They generously donated two twin mattresses for the Belen Fire station # 2 on Wisconsin St.  Tempur Sealy has previously donated mattresses to the ARFF division at the Airport and our main fire station making sure every firefighter … Read More

Sock Hop Dance!

The City of Belen RSVP invites you to a Sock Hop Dance! Tuesday, September 19th from 10am – 12pm the Belen Senior Center will be groovin’ to the sounds from DJ Wayne Gallegos! Come on out and bust some moves. Dress to impress! St. Anthony’s Home Healthcare Services will have a table with treats and lunch will be served to … Read More

Community Meeting – Improving Accessibility in Our Library

The Belen Public Library recently was awarded a grant that will help to improve accessibility in our Library for folks that need it. This includes seniors, people with disabilities, and anyone else that would benefit from having a more accessible space. To get started, there will be a Community Meeting on October 7th at 10am at the Belen Public Library. … Read More

Sergeant Promotions – Belen Police Department

I am honored and privileged to announce the well-deserved promotions of Officer Sarah Martinez and Detective Joe Rodriguez to the rank of Sergeant. As Chief of Police, it gives me immense pride to witness the advancement of these exceptional individuals who have truly exemplified dedication, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence throughout their careers. Promotions are a testament to the … Read More