Due to ongoing drought, severe fire danger, and serious lack of resources throughout New Mexico; Valencia County, village of Los Lunas, City of Belen, Peralta, Bosque Farms, and Rio Communities are implementing an open burn ban effective April 18, 2022 and will remain in effect for 30 days or until conditions change to reduce the fire danger, at which time … Read More
Big Hole Fire Updates and Information
FIRE UPDATE APRIL 21st The Big Hole Fire is now 95% contained and we still have resources continuing work in that area. FIRE UPDATE April 18th The fire is now 80% contained and crews will be out working today. There are 77 personnel still assigned to this fire. April 15th Big Hole Fire Update The Big Hole Fire, located on … Read More
Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program
A new water benefit, the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP), is available to help households with water and wastewater costs, announced the New Mexico Human Services Department. LIHWAP is a temporary, federally-funded water assistance program for low-income households to help offset the costs of water and wastewater bills. Payments will be made to vendors on behalf of households. Eligible … Read More
Fire Evacuations
The City of Belen would like to notify residents living in the area affected by the fire to evacuate as soon as possible. Do not place your family at risk. Emergency crews are responding. If you need a location to stay, the Belen Community Center is being set up as a shelter. Valencia County Sheriff’s Posse is mobilizing for animal … Read More
AC Disposal Route Change
All Friday residential routes will now be picked up on Thursdays, starting Thursday April 14th. Please be sure to have carts out by 7am. Again this change will be a permanent change and all Friday residential routes will be picked up on Thursdays starting Thursday, April 14th. If you have any questions please call City Hall at 505-966-2734 for more … Read More
Employee Appreciation Committee to Host Community Yard Sale
Saturday and Sunday, April 2nd & 3rd, the City of Belen Employee Appreciation Committee will host a Community Yard Sale at Anna Becker Park. The Yard Sale will run from 8am-2pm and you are welcome to join in and sell your unwanted items. If you would like to reserve a spot please call 505-966-2734 by April 1st. There is a … Read More
State of New Mexico Volunteer Month Proclamation
The month of April, 2022 has been declared Volunteer Appreciation Month by Governor Michelle Lujan Grasham today. Together, the State of New Mxico, the Department of Workforce Solutions, and the Aging and Long-Term Services Department celebrate the 4,700 senior volunteers who continue to give back to their communities. New Mexico is projected to be the fourth largest state in terms … Read More
Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic
A Low Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic is being held at the Daniel Fernandez Park in Los Lunas. They will also have Vaccines available on all dates. Cats – March 12, 14, 19, 27, and 28 Dogs – March 14, 26, and 28. Register online at HARTNM.com under the Low Cost Spay Neuter tab! The following vaccines will be available … Read More
36th Annual St. Patrick’s Balloon Rallye
The City of Belen would like to invite you to the 36th Annual St. Patrick’s Balloon Rallye! Join us on March 18th, 19th, and 20th at Calvary Chapel Rio Grande Valley starting at 7am. The event is free to the public although you may purchase balloon flights for a $150 donation for one person and a $250 donation for two … Read More
Employee Appreciation Raffle! Win Big!
What’s better than winning awesome prizes? Supporting our City employees who work hard every day while you do it! Our Employee Appreciation committee is holding a raffle and we want YOU to have a chance to win these great prizes! You have a chance to win a 65 inch 4k Smart TV and a Sound Bar that will be raffled … Read More