The City of Belen and the Bugg Lights Museum bring you the 5th Annual Scarecrow Festival! 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: Music/Entertainment Food Trucks Kids Jumpers compliments of Noblin’s Funeral Home And so much more! Vendor Spaces … Read More
Labor Day Garbage Collection Schedule
In observance of Labor Day, there will be no trash collection in the City of Belen on Monday, September 4, 2023. All weekly routes will be delayed one day from the day of the holiday. Please have your polycart at the curb by 7 a.m. on the day after your regular service day. UNIVERSAL WASTE SYSTEMS, INC. extends our best … Read More
City of Belen Offices Closed for Labor Day
In observance of Labor Day, all City of Belen offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, September 4th. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 5th. Please note – the City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 5th at 6pm. Thank you and have a happy and safe Labor Day weekend!
We’re Hiring a Library Aid/Museum Coordinator
The City of Belen is currently accepting applications for a full-time Library Aid/Museum Coordinator at the Belen Harvey House Museum. The starting annual salary is $27,040 ($13/hr). You may view the full job description and apply online at http://www.belen-nm.gov/…/hum…/employment-opportunities/ The deadline for application is Tuesday, September 12th by 5pm.
9/11 Memorial Ceremony Upcoming
The City of Belen invites you to the 22nd Anniversary 9/11 Memorial Ceremony. This event will take place on Monday, September 11th, at 8:45am at the 9/11 Memorial Park which is located at Main Street & Church Street. Each year, the Belen community gathers on the anniversary of 9/11 to honor the firefighters and police officers that were killed during … Read More
Belen Police Department Week in Review 8/19 – 8/25
Aggravated Assault Domestic Violence On 08/25/2023, officers responded to a report of a Domestic Violence Aggravated Assault in the 400 Block of N. Second Street. Upon investigation, one male subject was arrested and charged with Domestic Violence for threatening his spouse with a knife. Fight (public affray) On 08/25/2023, at approximately 9:23 PM, officers were dispatched to the Sonic Drive-In … Read More
Community Preservation Free Use Dumpsters Aug. 7th – 25th
Update: City of Belen Community Preservation would like to thank everyone who participated in the summer clean up with the dumpsters. We were able to help the community remove much unwanted debris over the past three weeks. Our dumpsters have reached their limit . We will be closing the gates at 2 pm August 24th. We apologize if we could … Read More
Improv! Free Workshop
Free Improv workshops will be held from 10-11:30 a.m. on Satrudays, at the Belen Public Library. **No workshops on Aug. 5 and Sept. 2.** Using improvisation, we will create short plays based on true stories from our real lives. No theater experience required, no audition, free to participate. The goal is to have a free performance for the public in … Read More
Water Line Break and Road Closure
There has been a water line break on Jarales Rd. between Old River Road to Orchard. The water will be off while it’s being repaired. Additionally, Jarales Rd. will be closed due to the severity of the break and repairs needed along that stretch. The detour will be from Eastside School Road to Orchard. We apologize for the inconvenience and … Read More
Youth Volleyball League Open for Registration
The City of Belen Parks and Recreation Department has opened registration for Youth Volleyball. Youth from 1st – 6th grade can participate. The fee is $46 per person and registration needs to be completed by September 8th. The league begins on September 11th. For more information contact the Belen Community Center at 505-966-2700 or Shawn Ammons at 505-966-2703.