Belen Fire Department Participates in Hot Air Balloon Emergency Training

Belen Fire joined up with numerous fire departments from around the Albuquerque area to go over hot air balloon emergencies; including a balloon hitting a power line.  Since Belen has the St. Patrick’s Day Balloon Rallye, it was time for our first responders to learn what to do in case of a hot air balloon emergency.  If a member of … Read More

Senior Halloween Dance – RSVP

Rock your Halloween costume and join RSVP for a Halloween Dance! This event will be on Tuesday, October 31st from 10am – 12pm at the Belen Senior Center 715 S. Main Street. DJ Wayne Gallegos will get everyone up and moving with his haunting beats! St. Anthony’s Home Healthcare Services will have a table with treats. Lunch will be served … Read More

Nightmare on Becker

Prepare to be scared! On Saturday, October 28th from 3-9pm the City of Belen will present “Nightmare on Becker”! This haunted house attraction will have live scare actors, a food vendor, music, and a Trunk or Treat! It is in conjunction with the Scarecrow Festival so come out and enjoy both! On Halloweeen, Tuesday October, 31st the “Nightmare on Becker” … Read More

We’re Hiring – Code Enforcement/Animal Control Officer

The City of Belen is accepting applications for a full-time Code Enforcement/Animal Control Officer. The starting annual salary is $35,360 ($17/hr). Requirements A full benefits package is offered to full-time employees. You may read the full job description and apply online here: Employment Opportunities Please attach resume, diploma, degree and any certifications to your application. This position will remain open … Read More

Mid-Rio Grande RSVP Blood Drive

RSVP will host a Blood Drive on Friday, October 13th from 10am until 2pm. The Vitalant Bloodmobile will be in the Belen Business Center parking lot at 719 S. Main St. Belen. Please call 505-879-0608 to schedule an appointment or go online donors.vitalant.org.

City Hiring a Firefighter/EMT

The City of Belen is accepting applications for a Full-time Firefighter/EMT. The starting annual salary is $43,248-$48,336 based on a 48/96 shift ($17.00-$19.00 an hour). Requirements A full benefits package is offered to full-time employees.You may read the full job description, requirements and apply online at www.belen-nm.gov/departments/human-resources/employment-opportunities/ Please attach resume, diploma, degree and any certifications to your application.Deadline for application … Read More

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.