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

Annual Food Drive

We are currently taking non-perishable food donations for our Annual Distribution of food baskets to needy families for the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons. Please bring any donations to: RSVP Office in Belen Business Center 719 S Main St. Belen, NM 87002 We will be accepting donations through December 20th. If you need more information please call Bertha Flores (505) 966-2567 … Read More

5th Annual Scarecrow Festival

The City of Belen and the Bugg Lights Museum bring you the 5th Annual Scarecrow Festival! October 28th from 3pm – 6pm on Becker Ave between 5th and 6th Streets in Belen Cash Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in: There will be: Music/Entertainment Food Trucks Kids Jumpers compliments of Noblin’s Funeral Home And so much more! Vendor Spaces … Read More

City of Belen Offices Closed for Labor Day

In observance of Labor Day, all City of Belen offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, September 4th. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 5th. Please note – the City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 5th at 6pm. Thank you and have a happy and safe Labor Day weekend!

Community Preservation Free Use Dumpsters Aug. 7th – 25th

Update: City of Belen Community Preservation would like to thank everyone who participated in the summer clean up with the dumpsters. We were able to help the community remove much unwanted debris over the past three weeks. Our dumpsters have reached their limit . We will be closing the gates at 2 pm August 24th. We apologize if we could … Read More

9/11 Memorial Ceremony

The City of Belen invites you to the 22nd Anniversary 9/11 Memorial Ceremony. This event will take place on Monday, September 11th at 8:45am at the 9/11 Memorial Park which is located at Main Street & Church Street. Each year, the Belen community gathers on the anniversary of 9/11 to honor the firefighters and police officers that were killed during … Read More

Free Senior Day at the County Fair

The Valencia County Fair is getting closer and on Sunday, August 27th from 10am – 1pm RSVP invites Seniors to attend free of charge! There will be performance, DJ Wayne Gallegos, and a 50/50 Raffle with TWO chances to win! Performances This event is co-sponsored by St. Anthony’s Home Healthcare Services, LLC. and New Mexico Medicare Solutions LLC.