Crime in Belen drops by nearly 18 percent
BELEN—The Belen Police Department announced the city’s overall crime rate was down in 2023...
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Honoring the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
“We are gathered here to commemorate the life and legacy of one of the most influential leaders in the history of civil rights — Dr. Martin Luther King.”
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Belen MainStreet Partnership receives $1.69 million for project
The Belen MainStreet Partnership was recently awarded a $1.69 million in capital outlay funding for the second phase of its Great Blocks on MainStreet Project in downtown Belen.
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Rio Communities City Council election determined by high card
The Ace of Hearts — drawn by Thomas Nelson — was the clear winner over the Five of Spades — drawn...
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Belen City Council votes to limit the number of cannabis shops
BELEN—More than a year after the Belen City Council placed a moratorium on applications for...
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Miracle on Main Street
The 36th annual Miracle on Main Street Parade delighted crowds with live music, delicious food, and a brilliant display of lights. Santa’s visit to Becker Avenue was the highlight of the event. Saturday, December 9, 2023. Belen, New Mexico.
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The second annual community luminaria stroll and decorated tree display
Visitors strolled through a mesmerizing display of over 4,000 hand-lit luminaries adorning the University of New Mexico-Valencia campus during the second annual community luminaria stroll and decorated tree event on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.
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Rio Communities Council amends its zoning code again
Rio Communities City Manager Marty Moore told the council during a special meeting last week he was recommending amending the zoning code once again because the final ordinance that had been posted online didn’t read the same as the document that was approved in August.
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Belen Seventh-day Adventist Church breaks ground
BELEN—After more than two decades of worshiping and meeting together, a local church will soon...
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Rio Communities swears in first police officer, Jose Rodriguez
RIO COMMUNITIES—Jose Rodriguez was sworn in last week as the Rio Communities Police Department’s...
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Belen council to consider rescinding LEDA ordinance for Starbucks
Tomita said he’s been going back and forth with the developer trying to figure out a way that it could be incorporated into a new LEDA agreement. The development services director informed the council that during a recent meeting with Center Pointe and Starbucks, it was made clear the company wasn’t going to disclose any revenue or GRT.
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Belen to say goodbye to the Bugg Lights
“It’s time,” Torres said. “I love it — we love it — but we’ve spent so much time here and making it what it is and haven’t really been able to be with our families during Christmas, and so it’s time we let it go home.”
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