Letter of support for First Choice
October 31, 2011
Requesting copies of all audio and video from the council meetings of 2-7-11 and 2-21-11
February 23, 2011
Working with Belen Consolidated Schools to build the Family School in one of the city’s business districts
February 02, 2011
Belen’s October gross receipts down $55k
October 17, 2010
The gross receipts tax revenue received by the City of Belen in October was more than $55,000 under projections, according to numbers received last week by the city. The city received approximately $379,000 in gross receipts tax revenue in October. The city needs at least $435,000 per month to sustain its current budget. The city’s [...]
Medina votes against flood map changes
August 19, 2010
Valencia County Commissioner David Medina took a stand last night against flood map changes that mean more homeowners throughout the county will be required to buy flood insurance. The issue has been contentious over the past couple of months, as the Valencia County Commission demanded answers from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) about why [...]
City’s August gross receipts up over projections
August 19, 2010
The City of Belen will receive more than $468,000 in gross receipts tax revenue in August, up $33,000 over projections. The city needs to receive at least $435,000 each month to afford the bills. The new budget is based an expectation of $435,000 in gross receipts tax revenue each month. The city has also been [...]
Our Lady of Belen 217th Fiesta Celebration
August 01, 2010
The Our Lady of Belen 217th Fiesta Celebration is coming on August 13th, 14th, and 15th. They will have free entertainment all weekend that will include Bandalegre from Pecos on Friday evening, Gonzalo and his band on Saturday evening, and New Mexico’s Band of the Year, Cuarenta Y Cinco, from Española on Sunday. First Prize [...]
City approves final budget, expresses caution
July 28, 2010
The Belen City Council approved this fiscal year’s final budget on Monday night, expressing caution that the budget remains tight because gross receipts tax revenue remains lower than expected. The vote was 3-0. Councilor Wayne Gallegos was absent. The budget anticipates general fund expenditures of more than $4.9 million. It anticipates general fund revenues of [...]
Water system manufacturer might build in Belen
July 22, 2010
The City of Belen is working with a water system manufacturer to help the company build its manufacturing facility in Belen, creating at least 40 new jobs. Founded in 1997, FastDitch Inc. manufactures open-channel, thermoplastic water flow systems used for things like irrigation, water diversion, storm water control and other uses. The product, called SmartDitch, [...]
City collaborates on apartment renovation
July 21, 2010
The City of Belen and YES Housing Inc. announced on Monday night a $1.7-million renovation of La Hacienda Apartments on North Second Street. The city is working in collaboration with the Albuquerque-based nonprofit community development group. The two-story La Hacienda Apartments have been the site of criminal activity and a problem for neighbors. The apartment [...]