2022 City of Belen Comprehensive Plan Update

After much work, community input, and revisions, the 2022 City of Belen Comprehensive Plan Update has been completed, adopted by the City Council on January 3, 2023 and is now available for viewing on our website. The Comprehensive Plan is a document that guides the City as it moves towards the future looking at the next 20 years and beyond. … Read More

Announcement – Letters of Interest Being Accepted

The Mayor is now accepting Letters of Interest for a Vacant City Councilor seat.  These Letters of Interest will be accepted until Friday, January 13, 2023 and may be submitted by email to: Robert.noblin@belen-nm.gov Those submitting letters will receive a reply indicating the date/time of a Special Public Meeting that will be held for the nomination and vote.

29th Annual Celebration and Remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The City of Belen Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Multi-Cultural Commission and the State of New Mexico MLK Jr. Commission announces the 29th Annual Celebration and Remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This important event will be held on January 16, 2023 at the Belen Public Library. It will begin with a candlelight vigil at 6pm. During the program … Read More

City of Belen New Year’s Closure/UWS Holiday Schedule

All City of Belen buildings will close at 12pm on Friday, December 30th and will be closed through Monday, January 2nd. We wish you all a very happy and safe New Year! *Please note that there will be NO delay for trash collection following New Year’s Day. Routes will be on their regular schedule. The Belen Transfer Station will be … Read More

Christmas Tree Recycling offered by the City of Belen

The City of Belen will be offering FREE Christmas Tree Recycling Monday – Friday from 7am – 4pm. You can drop your tree off at the old recycling center at the corner of Main St and Impala Dr. *Please note – Due to the upcoming New Year’s holiday, All City Offices (including this recycling program) will close at noon on … Read More

The Big Day is Here! New Payment Portal is Live!

We are so excited to officially introduce the new payments portal for our citizens. The enhanced portal is more user-friendly and provides more robust capabilities to manage your account(s), while improving the overall user experience. Click here to go to the new portal and make a payment. You’ll also find all of the information you will need about how to … Read More

UWS Garbage Collection Holiday Schedule

Attention Belen residents. There will be NO delay for trash collection following Christmas and New Year’s Day. All trash routes will be on their regular schedules. The Belen Transfer Station will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. Universal Waste Systems, Inc. extends their best wishes for a safe and happy holiday season to the residents … Read More

City of Belen Holiday Closures

In observance of the Holiday, all City government buildings will be closed Friday, December 23rd, 2022 at 12pm and Monday, December 26th, 2022. City offices will return to normal business hours on Tuesday, December 27th, 2022. The City of Belen thanks you and hopes you have a safe Holiday!

UPDATE: Extended Entry Dates! MLK, Jr. Art and Verbal Art Contest

*****The date to enter either the Art or Verbal Art contest has been extended to Wednesday, January 4th! Please get your entries turned in no later than that date.***** It is once again time for the K-12 Art and Verbal Art Contest sponsored by the City of Belen Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Multi-Cultural Commission and the State of New … Read More