Belen Police Department Week in Review 7/29 – 8/4

Possession Of Controlled Substance/Resisting an Officer On 08/02/2023, officers arrested Mr. Austin Epps for trespassing at a vacant residence. Mr. Epps resisted arrest and was found to be in possession of Fentanyl. Mr. Epps was booked into the Valencia County Detention Center on charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tampering with Evidence, Trespassing, and Resisting an Officer. Felony Shoplifting … Read More

National Night Out a Success!

Last night, August 1st, the children and families of Belen had a great time at the annual National Night Out. It was a wonderful way to kickoff the school year that begins today and the City of Belen would like to thank everyone who worked so hard putting it together. The City of Belen Police Department, Fire Department, Parks and … Read More

Hub City Art Collective Presents: Wonders on Wheels – Museum on the Move

Come tour the Wonders on Wheels Mobile Museum and experience the artworks of beloved New Mexico artist, Gustave Baumann (1881 – 1971).  Meet Freckles, Baumann’s mischievous marionette! Immerse yourself in a New Mexico landscape! And join the Hub City Art Collective for a hands-on activity! Entitled Hand of an Artist, Heart of new Mexico, the exhibit is sponsored by the … Read More

Belen Police Department Week in Review July 22-28

Aggravated Battery Friday, 07/27/2023 at approximately 5:15 PM, Medical Personnel and Police Personnel responded to the 500 block of North 1st Street, in reference to a male subject bleeding heavily from the back of the neck/head area. During the investigation, it was determined that there had been a physical altercation between the victim and a male subject identified as 47-year-old … Read More

Annual Community Plant Swap

Join Trees That Please for their first annual Community Plant Swap!All are welcome to bring in plants they no longer want, share cuttings of their own, or trade with others! Don’t have any plants? Feel free to come hangout! Date: September 9, 2023Time: 10am – 1 pmLocation: Trees That Please Nursery3084 NM-47, Los Lunas, NM, 87031 This event is free … Read More

Water Bill Delay & Rate Information

The utility department experienced a delay in the billing of the utility bills. You can now access your current bill online. Paper statements have been sent out and should arrive soon. Per ordinance 13.12.020 & 13.12.030 the rates increase every July. You will see an increase on your bill. If you have any questions you can contact the Utility Department … Read More

Rio Abajo Becker Street Festival 2023

The 2023 Rio Abajo Becker Street Festival is set! September 30th Becker Ave. will come alive with music, art, a car show, food trucks, a wine and beer tent, and more! The Festival is sponsored by the Greater Valencia County Chamber of Commerce and will run from 10am – 9pm. There is no entrance fee! Seeking Sponsors Sponsors are being … Read More

Trinseo Gives Back

On July 27th a group of hard-working volunteers from Trinseo leapt into action to clean up the Veterans Memorial at Eagle Park. The City had been contacted by Rick Engler to set up this volunteer event and we were delighted for their initiative. Trinseo staff members (and Junior Staff members) arrived ready to go and every person worked dilligently to … Read More