City of Belen 2023 Summer Recreation Program Registration Now Open

The time has come to get your little ones registered for the 2023 Summer Recreation Program. There are 2 sessions. Session 1 – June 12th – June 30th Session 2 – July 10th – July 28th Each session is $150 per child and will include Arts & Crafts, Outdoor Fun, Swimming, Field Trips, and much more! To register please come … Read More

City of Belen – We’re Hiring High Schoolers!

The City of Belen is hiring Summer Recreation Youth Leaders. We need high school students that are looking for a fun, rewarding full or part-time summer job to apply now! You can apply online. We pay $12.00 an hour.

Arcosa, Wind-Tower Manufacturer Picks Belen

This week it was announced that Belen will be the new home for expansion for the wind-tower manufacturer, Arcosa. Based out of Dallas, Arcosa builds a variety of infrastructure products and has chosen our city for their Arcosa Wind Towers newest location. This facility is expected to bring about 250 jobs to our area. Says Antonio Carrillo, President and CEO … Read More

Annual Fire Hydrant Testing

Waterway will be testing fire hydrants on Monday, March 20th through Wednesday, March 22nd and again on Monday, March 27th through Thursday, March 31st, 2023.  Areas of testing will be south of Camino del Llano which includes Love’s Truck Stop, west of I-25 up to the west mesa and airport area, Hwy 314 north side of BNSF train bridge, I-25 … Read More

St. Patrick’s Day Balloon Rallye Becker Avenue Artwalk

Tomorrow, Saturday, March 18th join the Belen Arts District for the St. Patrick’s Day Balloon Rallye Becker Avenue Artwalk! Come and enjoy galleries, museums, and shops in Belen’s historic downtown from Noon until 5pm including:

Solar Ordinance Workshop

The City of Belen Planning and Zoning Department invites the public to a Solar Ordinance Workshop. This event will be held on March 30th at 6pm at the City Hall Council Chambers 100 S Main St. Refreshments will be provided so please come and share your thoughts and ideas with us. A copy of the draft solar ordinance is available … Read More

City of Belen Employee Appreciation Committee Yard Sale

The City of Belen Employee Appreciation Committee will be hosting a community yard sale at the City of Belen Business Center 719 S Main St. April 1st from 8am to 2pm. If you would like to join us and sell your unwanted items it is $15 for a spot. To reserve a parking spot please call 505-966-2734 no later than … Read More

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program

The Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is available for income-eligible seniors age 60 and over and provides participants with up to $50 worth of checks that can be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables as well as honey at participating farmers’ markets between July 1st and November 15th of the current market season. Checks come in $5 or … Read More

City of Belen’s Wastewater Treatment Plant Wins Award

The City of Belen’s Wastewater Treatment Plan received the 2022 Good Housekeeping Award for Activated Sludge Treatment Plant 20 Years & Older from the New Mexico Water & Wastewater Association. The Wastewater Crew does a GREAT job on maintaining and operating a facility that is actually  41 years old. Congratulation’s on a Job Well Done!!

37th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Balloon Rallye

The City of Belen and the Valencia Flying and Retrieval Society are proud to announce the 37th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Balloon Rallye on March 17th – 19th starting at 7am each day. This year the Rallye will be held at Eagle Park. For more information you can call 505-966-2702. We want to thank all of the Belen High School … Read More