October 2024, Explore Belen Newsletter

Welcome to October in Belen!As the crisp autumn air settles over our small city, Belen is buzzing with community spirit and excitement. This month, we have a full calendar of events celebrating the arts, culture, and the vibrant heart of our community. From creative displays at our local art shows to the fun and festive 6th Annual Scarecrow Festival, there’s something … Read More

Weekend Events October 4th – 6th

Friday, October 4th Maya Chacon Art Exhibit – 9am – 5pm – UNM-Valencia Campus Fine Arts Gallery – The gallery is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The UNM-Valencia Campus Fine Arts Gallery, 280 La Entrada Road, Tomé, is hosting the “Behind the Medicine Cabinet” art exhibit by Maya Chacon. The show runs from Sept. 9 … Read More

Weekend Events September 13 – 15

Friday, September 13th Belen Farmers’ Market – 4:30pm – 7pm – Anna Becker Park – Come out and support our local farmers! Fresh fruits and vegetables will be available at the Belen farmers market. Saturday, September 14th City of Rio Communities’ Youth Appreciation Day – 10am – 12pm – Rio Communities City Hall – Games, arts and crafts – Youth … Read More

Weekend Events August 23rd – 25th

This weekend is going to be another wonderful one with SO MANY ACTIVITIES! The Valencia County Fair is in full swing, there are art events, community meetings, the farmer’s market, a rodeo on Friday and Saturday nights, and MORE! Don’t forget to stop by the City of Belen Yard Sale on Saturday from 8am – 12pm, we’ve heard there’s going … Read More

Weekend Events April 26th – 28th

The wind is a bit blustery today but the outlook is for a beautiful weekend! Check out all of the happenings in and around Belen below. Friday, April 26th BHS Theatre Presents: Willy Wonka – 6:30pm – Belen High School Auditorium Saturday, April 27th El Corazon De Belen Community Garden Clean Up – 9am – Dalies Ave. and 6th St. … Read More

Weekend Events February 9th – 11th

Friday, February 9th Teen Club – DJ Day – Back to the 80s Party! – 2pm – 4:30pm at the Belen Public Library Teens 12-19, the library is the place to be this Friday @2:30! We’re going to be playing 80’s music. Request your favorite song as you browse books or check out the arcade and play a game of … Read More

Weekend Events: Friday – Sunday Jan. 19th – 21st

Friday, January 19th, 2024 Flu Shot Clinic – Friday, Jan. 19th 8:30 – 4pm. Belen Public Health Office Teen Club – DJ Day – Friday, Jan. 19th 2pm – 4:30pm. Belen Public Library Saturday, January 20th, 2024 Blue Star Mothers of Valencia County Meeting – Saturday, January 20th 9am. Daniel D. Fernandez Memorial Park Kickoff of the Creative Industries Initiative … Read More

Explore Belen January Newsletter

After the hustle and bustle of the holidays, things tend to slow down in January. The City of Belen still has lots to do to help fill those chilly days and evenings! Take a look at our Newsletter for January 2024 below and see what January has in store from events at the Belen Public Library to the World’s Largest … Read More

Belen, yeah!

We know that Belen is New Mexico’s best small town and this awesome video really highlights so much of what we have to offer. The Belen Harvey House Museum had this video produced to showcase the attractions that folks can experience when they come to visit our city. Belen, yeah!