Holiday Garbage Collection Schedule

Universal Waste Systems, Inc. advises that the following will be their collection schedule through the upcoming holiday season. There will be NO collection on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, or New Year’s Day. One day service delay will occur from the holiday through the end of the week. The Conejo Collection Center and the Belen Transfer Station will also be closed … 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.

To-Go Thanksgiving Dinners for Those in Need

Are you or someone you know in need of a Thanksgiving Dinner? The Belen Harvey House Museum‘s Whistle Stop Cafe will be providing to-go Thanksgiving Dinners for folks in need. Many thanks to Mayor Robert Noblin for sponsoring this effort. Please send a direct message to Belen Harvey House Museum or email frances.zeller@belen-nm.gov if you would like to request a … Read More

We’re Hiring: Parks Tech

The City of Belen is accepting applications for a Parks Tech in our Parks and Recreation Department. The starting annual salary is $32,136 ($15.45 an hour). A full benefits package including retirement, healthcare, and more is offered to full-time employees. Minimum Qualifications Include but are not Limited To: You may read the full job description and retrieve the online application … Read More

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

Veterans Day Closure

All City of Belen offices and buildings will be closed in observance of Veterans Day, today, November 11th. We invite you to join us at 2 pm at the Veterans Memorial at Eagle Park for our annual Veterans Day Ceremony. Our sincere gratitude goes out to the men and women who bravely served our country in the armed forces.

Veterans Day Ceremony

Join us at the Veterans Memorial at Eagle Park on Monday, November 11th at 2pm. This ceremony will honor POW and MIA. Following the program there will be refreshments served at the SPC. Henry Byrd III Visitor’s Center.

Nightmare on Becker

Dare to Face the Nightmare on Becker! A haunted house event brought to you by the City of Belen Employee Appreciation Committee. You’ll have a scary good time, and all proceeds benefit City employees. As darkness creeps over Belen, an eerie presence stirs on Becker Avenue… Have you ever noticed the small brick building there? It has certainly noticed you. … Read More

Trunk or Treat!

The City of Belen Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a Trunk or Treat on Halloween Night (Thursday, October 31st) at Anna Becker Park. The festivities will kick off at 4:30pm and last until 7pm. For information on becoming a trunk or treat vehicle please call the Rec Center at 505-966-2700. Don’t forget, the City of Belen Employee Appreciation Committee … Read More