Belen launches adopt-a-city park program

July 13, 2010

Belen Mayor Rudy Jaramillo and the Belen City Council launched the the Adopt-a-City Park Program over the weekend, intended to both help the city maintain local parks under the current budget woes while also giving citizens more opportunity to beautify their community.

Since the launch of the program on Saturday, the city has received two application requesting to adopt parks. The city has also received interest and requests for applications from eight other individuals or groups.

The city maintains 11 parks from as small as 9/11 Park on Main Street to as large as Eagle Park near Belen High School.

The program was written and created by Councilor Jerah R. Cordova, with help from Jaramillo and the city council.

To participate in the program, whether as a volunteer or an adopting individual or organization, call Audrey Torres at 966-2740.

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