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

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning in effect from 5pm on Tuesday through 12pm on Thursday Santa Fe, NM – The New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) is encouraging residents to prepare for severe weather beginning this evening, Tuesday February 1st. In a Special Weather Statement, the National Weather Service’s (NWS) Albuquerque office said the combination of an upper-level … Read More

FEMA Offering Coronavirus (COVID-19) Funeral Assistance

The City of Belen strives to keep our citizens updated about any potential resources that can benefit them, especially in this difficult time. We know that many in our community have dealt with loss and the financial hardship that follows because of the pandemic. If you have lost a loved one to COVID-19 since January 20, 2020 and have paid … Read More

Nicholas Moya Appointed Fire Chief

Nicholas Moya was sworn in as Fire Chief for the City of Belen Fire Department on January 18 2022

This evening, January 18 at the City Council meeting, Nicholas Moya, who has been an Assistant Chief with the Valencia County Fire Department since 2012 was appointed and sworn in as the new Fire Chief for the City of Belen Fire Department.

Free Covid 19 Vaccine Mobile Clinic

VAX MOBILE will be having a Vaccine Clinic located at Belen City Hall January 25th – 27th from 10am – 5pm. Ages 12 years and older for Boosters and Primary Doses from Pfizer. Children ages 5-11 Primary Doses from Pfizer. The Vaccine is Free, no ID or insurance is necessary. The clinic is Walk-in. For more detailed information on the … Read More

Belen Public Library Service Changes

Due to the Covid surge the Belen Public Library will have temporary changes to their services. Beginning on Tuesday, January 18th the Library will be closed to the public. Appointments can be made to use the computers by calling 505-966-2600 and they will continue to offer Curbside service for patrons to pick up books, DVDs, prints, or other materials. Curbside … Read More

Important Information About Your Drinking Water.

Our water system recently violated a drinking water requirement. Although this incident was not an emergency, as our customers, you have a right to know what happened and Although we did not meet our deadline, we are now in consultation with the state to develop a corrective action plan to correct this situation.

Gathering For Peace Rescheduled!

The Gathering for Peace that was originally scheduled for January 17th, 2022 at 6 pm has been moved to April 4th at 6:00pm. This change is due to COVID. We are also extending the deadline for the Student Art Contest submissions until March 7th. We will be meeting at the Belen Public Library’s Public Meeting room for the 28th Annual … Read More

AC Disposal Holiday Schedule

Christmas Week Schedule:Curbside pick up that is normally on Fridays will be done on Thursday 12/23/2021. Please be sure to have your cart out by 7 am on Thursday 12/23/2021. All other curbside routes will remain the same.Commercial Routes: Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday pickups will all be done 1 day early. New Years Week Schedule:Curbside pick up that is normally … Read More