RSVP Newsletter for November, December 2023 & January 2024

The City of Belen Retired Senior and Volunteer Program (RSVP) has released their latest newsletter and it is full of wonderful information, events, a delicious chicken and rice recipe, and more! Don’t miss out, read the Newsletter today!

City Offices Closed Tuesday, Oct. 17th 9am – 12pm

City Offices and Buildings will be CLOSED Tuesday, October 17th from 9am – 12pm to allow employees to attend the services of our colleague and friend, Shawn Ammons. Shawn Ammons passed away unexpectedly on October 6th. He was a man who was beloved by all who knew him. His passion and love for the youth of our community was unmatched. … Read More

City Offices Closed – Indigenous Peoples’ Day 10/9

In observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, all offices and buildings of the City of Belen will be closed on Monday, October 9th. We will reopen for our normal hours on Tuesday, October 10th. Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a time to honor and celebrate the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Indigenous peoples who have inhabited this land for millennia. This … Read More

Senior Halloween Dance – RSVP

Rock your Halloween costume and join RSVP for a Halloween Dance! This event will be on Tuesday, October 31st from 10am – 12pm at the Belen Senior Center 715 S. Main Street. DJ Wayne Gallegos will get everyone up and moving with his haunting beats! St. Anthony’s Home Healthcare Services will have a table with treats. Lunch will be served … Read More

Mid-Rio Grande RSVP Blood Drive

RSVP will host a Blood Drive on Friday, October 13th from 10am until 2pm. The Vitalant Bloodmobile will be in the Belen Business Center parking lot at 719 S. Main St. Belen. Please call 505-879-0608 to schedule an appointment or go online donors.vitalant.org.

Remembering Together: National Day of Remembrance

We want to thank everyone who came out to the 22nd Anniversary 9/11 Memorial Ceremony this morning. We came together on this National Day of Remembrance to pay our respects and honor the memory of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and the years since. We also paid tribute to the heroes who have sacrificed their lives … Read More

Sock Hop Dance!

The City of Belen RSVP invites you to a Sock Hop Dance! Tuesday, September 19th from 10am – 12pm the Belen Senior Center will be groovin’ to the sounds from DJ Wayne Gallegos! Come on out and bust some moves. Dress to impress! St. Anthony’s Home Healthcare Services will have a table with treats and lunch will be served to … Read More

Community Meeting – Improving Accessibility in Our Library

The Belen Public Library recently was awarded a grant that will help to improve accessibility in our Library for folks that need it. This includes seniors, people with disabilities, and anyone else that would benefit from having a more accessible space. To get started, there will be a Community Meeting on October 7th at 10am at the Belen Public Library. … Read More

RSVP’s Senior Health Fair

RSVP will host a senior health fair on Friday, October 13, 2023 from 10am – 2pm at the Belen Business Center. There will be a Blood Donation Drive, Free Shot Clinic for flu and COVID vaccines as well as pneumonia, shingles, and tetanus (please bring your insurance card!), and we’ll have a document shredder available to shred any unwanted documents. … Read More

Thanksgiving Food Basket Applications

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) will start taking applications to help those in need with a Thanksgiving Day Food Basket. You MUST be in the Belen School District in order to receive a basket. Please apply at the Belen Business Center within the following dates and times listed below and bring all required documents. Dates September 27th – … Read More