Thanksgiving City Closures

All City buildings will be closed Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th in observance of Thanksgiving. For trash services, Universal Waste will be picking up Thursday’s routes on Friday, November 25th.  Please have your cart out before 7:00am. We Thank you and wish you a happy safe Holiday.

Belen Harvey House Museum Holiday Closure

In observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday, the Belen Harvey House Museum will be closed from Wednesday, November 23, 2022 through Tuesday, November 29, 2022. They will reopen on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. You may visit them online at https://www.harveyhousemuseum.org/.

Valencia County Resource Center

The Valencia County Resource Center is a wonderful organization that serves anyone in Valencia County that is 18 years of age or older. Their services are completely Free! They have Resource Specialists that can help with things like: *Strengths and Needs Assessments *Referral Services *Basic Needs *Links to Community Resources *Assistance with paperwork, applications, and vital documents *Employment navigation *Education … Read More

Vitalant Blood Drive – Donating With My Gnomies

On Monday, December 5 from 10am – 2pm Vitalant’s Bloodmobile will be at the Belen Public Library for a blood drive. All donors will receive a FREE, limited edition t-shirt featuring the cutest Gnomies we’d all be lucky to hang out with while donating. If you’d like to schedule an appointment you can call Mckinzey at 505-246-1452 or go online … Read More

New Online Bill Pay Experience Coming Soon

The City of Belen consistently strives to provide our citizens with the best services and programs that strengthen our community and improve quality of life. Our long rich history is a testament of our historic past, and our success stems from our past, present, and future stories. As we continue to grow with the times as a thriving community, we … Read More

Santa’s Stampede 5K

We’re excited to announce Santa’s Stampede 5K Run, Walk Double Time! This event will be held on Sunday, December 4th at Belen Recreation Center, 305 Eagle Ln. Sign in begins at 10:00. The race will begin at 11:00 and the Awards Ceremony will be at 12:00. Prizes will be awarded for: *1st Place Men *1st Place Women *1st Place Under … Read More

City of Belen’s 35th Annual Miracle on Main

This year on Saturday, December 17th from 1:00pm – 8:00pm will be the 35th Annual Miracle on Main! This will be a MEGA event featuring more than 1 Million lights! There will be: *Pictures with Santa *Pictures with the Grinch *Pictures with Elsa and Anna *Marshmallow Roast with the Fire Department *Bugg Lights Museum *Main Street Partnership Food Drive *Last … Read More

Pancakes on the Fly

Don’t forget to stop by the Airport this Saturday! The City of Belen and the Belen Regional Airport are proud to bring you, Pancakes on the Fly! There will be a Fly In and Open House on October 29th at the Belen Regional Airport from 8am until noon. Free Pancakes! Aviation Costume Contest! Haunted House! See the Planes! Meet the … Read More

4th Annual Scarecrow Festival

A chill is in the evening air and the sky is just a little bit more blue, fall is just around the corner and so is the 4th Annual Scarecrow Festival! Make your way down to Becker Ave. between 5th and 6th streets on October 29th between 3pm – 6pm. There you’ll find: Music and Entertainment Scarecrow Parade and Contest … Read More