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       beautiful Downtown City of Belén, New Mexico - City Hall on right, new police station under construction behind it        Valencia County
a few important people
Valencia County events

City of Belén, New Mexico
places to eat
businesses
media
construction trades
local lodging
culture & history
organizations


Valencia County [NM] page
City of Rio Communities
Village of Los Lunas, NM
communities north of Belén
communities south of Belén

             


color seal of the State of New Mexico [est. 1912]            county map of New Mexico highlighting Valencia County            color seal of Valencia County, New Mexico [est. 1852]

The area became part of the United States in 1846, and Valencia County was established
1 September 1852 as part of New Mexico Territory. New Mexico became a state in 1912.
The 4,542-square mile Cibola County split off in June 1981.
Valencia County, New Mexico covers 1067.6 square miles; population: 76,569 (2012 estimate).

Valencia County official website
Valencia County, NM entry at Wikipedia
Valencia County [NM] Chamber of Commerce   { website given up }
Los Lunas/Bosque Farms/Peralta [NM] Chamber of Commerce
Valencia County [NM] Hispano Chamber of Commerce [est. 1998]
G.E. Nordell's Valencia County, New Mexico Travel & Business Links Page

Valencia County [NM] Sheriff
Sheriff Denise A. Romero Vigil [Dem 2019-22; GOP 2023-26]
Valencia Regional Emergency Communications Center aka '911'
for true emergency dial 9-1-1
Valencia County Sheriff dispatch   Sheriff Dept. 24-hour dispatch phone 505-866-2460
Valencia County Sheriff main office   Sheriff Dept. main office phone 505-866-2400
Valencia County, NM Community Watch Facebook Group [est. 2/2017 - 4,200+ members]

weekly Valencia County News-Bulletin newspaper [est. 1910 as twice-weekly, cut to weekly 4/2013] in Belén, New Mexico - delivers to 15,000 families weekly
INFO: moved 8/2019; office hours: 9am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday  moved offices to 221 So. Main Street in Downtown Belén, New Mexico in August 2019

daily Albuquerque [NM] Journal newspaper

M.R.G.C.D. | Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District [est. 1925], 1931 Second Street in SW Albuquerque, NM
MRGCD is responsible for the stretch of river from the Cochiti Dam in Sandoval County in the north, through Bernalillo County,
Valencia County, and Socorro County to Sierra County and the Elephant Butte Reservoir in the south.
official website • MRGCD entry at Wikipedia

Recent / Breaking News
for Belén, New Mexico and vicinity

December 9th, 2023: Annual Holiday Lights Parade #36
route is along Main Street, from Camino del Llano north to Aragon
[ AVOID ] crowds and traffic starting around 4pm, parade starts at 6pm
city webpage & float sign-up
sponsored by Belén MainStreet Partnership they are on Facebook   and Greater Valencia County Chamber of Commerce


A Few Important People

U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich [since 2013; Dem] up for re-election in 2024
official webpage • entry at Wikipedia • campaign website
Martin Heinrich for U.S. Senate bumper sticker
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Page at Spirit of America Bookstore

U.S. Senator Tom Udall [2009-2020; Dem] is retiring in 2020
official webpage • campaign website • entry at Wikipedia
Tom Udall U.S. Senator for New Mexico bumper sticker

incumbent N.M. 3rd District U.S. Congressman Ben Ray Luján [2009-2020; Dem] is running for the open U.S. Senate seat in 2020
entry at Wikipedia • campaign website
U.S. Congress N.M. 3rd District Democratic Cong. Ben Ray Luján campaign website

N.M. 1st District U.S. Congresswoman Deb Haaland [since 2019; Dem]
official website • entry at Wikipedia • campaign website

U.S. Cong. Deb Haaland Page at Spirit of America Bookstore

former N.M. 1st District U.S. Congresswoman Michelle Lujan Grisham [2013-2018; Dem] won the election for New Mexico Governor in 2018
campaign website • entry at Wikipedia

N.M. 2nd District U.S. Congresswoman Xochitl Torres Small [since 2019; Dem]
official website • campaign website •
Congresswoman Torres Small's Belén office [open 10/2019], 719 So. Main Street in Belén, NM   phone 505-966-2751

New Mexico Legislature website

NM Senator for District 29: Gregory A. Baca [since 2017; GOP] is up for re-election in 2020
official website

businessman Paul Baca is running for State Senate District 29 - ann. 7/2019

former Senator for District 29 Michael S. Sanchez [1993-2016; Majority Leader 2005-2016; Dem]
Wikipedia • law firm

NM Senator for District 30 {Cibola, Socorro & Valencia}: Clemente Sanchez [since 2013; Dem]*
official website • no campaign website

Democrat activist Pam Cordova of Rio Communities is running for the District 30 seat in the June 2020 primary election.

NM Senator for District 39 {Bernalillo, Santa Fe, San Miguel, Torrance, Valencia & Lincoln counties}
current Senator Elizabeth 'Liz' Stefanics of Santa Fe [since 2016; Dem]
official website • entry at Wikipedia • campaign website

NM Legislator for District 7 {Valencia County}: Kelly K. Fajardo [since 2013; GOP]

NM Legislator for District 8 {Valencia County}: Brian Baca [apptd 2021; GOP] of Los Lunas
former NM Legislator for District 8 Alonzo Baldonado [2011-2020; GOP]

NM Legislator for District 49 {Catron, Socorro & south Valencia}: Gail Armstrong [since 2017; GOP] ran unopposed in 2018
former NM Legislator for District 49 Don L. Tripp [1999-2017; GOP] did not run in 2016

NM Legislator for District 50 {Bernalillo, Santa Fe, Torrance & Valencia}: Matthew McQueen [Dem; since 2014]*
official website • campaign website
re-elect Democratic incumbent Matthew McQueen for New Mexico House District 50 bumper sticker

NM Legislator for District 69 {Bernalillo, Cibola, McKinley, San Juan, Valencia, Socorro}: Harry Garcia [Dem; since 2016] ran unopposed in 2018
former NM Legislator for District 69 W. Ken Martinez [1999-2015; Dem] was House Speaker 2012-2015

[ last update this section 1/2022 ]

                                                                                     

lightweight boxer Arthur Benjamin 'Art' Aragon [1927-2008] was born in Belén, New Mexico.
Aragon's boxing career began in 1944; he retired in 1960 with a career record of 90 wins (61 by knockout), 20 losses, and 6 draws.
IMDb listing {22 credits 1952-1980} • entry at Wikipedia

former U.S. Congressman Joe Baca [Dem-CA43, 1999-2012] was born in Belén, New Mexico in 1947

William F. Beavers [], owner of B&B Cafe on Becker Avenue
Filed for a patent in 1950 for a machine that sliced potatoes into waffle-like slices, the now-famed 'waffle fry'; his patent was granted two years later.

artist & feminist Judy Chicago has lived in Belén, New Mexico since 1996
photographer Donald Woodman has been married to Judy Chicago since 1985
browse JC's books • JC official website • JC entry at Wikipedia • DW official website
Through the Flower [non-profit est. 1978] at the TTF Art Space [open July 2019], 107 Becker Avenue in Belén, NM

The Flowering 2021 autobiography of Judy Chicago  "The Flowering: The Autobiography of Judy Chicago" [2021]
Foreword by Gloria Steinem
covers much of the same ground as her 1996 autobiography/memoir and
updates readers on what she's been up to in the intervening quarter century
Thames & Hudson 9½x7¼ hardcover [7/2021] for $39.95

more details (art & exhibitions, books & ebooks, links, merchandise) on
Spirit of America Bookstore's artist & feminist Judy Chicago Page

Garcia-Glidewell families

Estanislado & Barbarita Garcia
operated E. Garcia Grocery Store on Becker Avenue from the 1940s

Eva Garcia Glidewell and Marvin 'Sugar' Glidewell
took over the grocery from Eva's parents in the 1950s; closed in 1992
re-opened as Eva's Blue Ribbon Chile Products in 1993; recipes & rights sold in August 2005 to MBJ Packing Co. [est. 1967] in Arrey, NM (north of Hatch)
operated the Sugar Bowl Lanes bowling alley [est. 1954, closed 2008, burned down 7/2020] on Becker Avenue for more than 50 years

son Marvin P. 'Little Sugar' Glidewell [1957-2020] and daughter Frances Glidewell Romero
co-managers of the Sugar Bowl Lanes bowling alley [est. 1954, closed 2008, burned down 7/2020] on Becker Avenue

aviator Arthur C. 'Art' Goebel [1895-1973]
born in Belén, NM; founding member of the Hollywood stunt pilot association Thirteen Flying Black Cats [est. 1922], nicknamed the 'Suicide Squadron';
that group's exploits were dramatized in the 1932 film "The Lost Squadron"; Col. Goebel was most famous for winning the deadly August 1927
Dole Air Race from Oakland, California to Hawai'i; the airstrip on Belén's West Mesa was known as Goebel Airstrip in the 1920s & 1930s.
entry at IMDb • no entry at Wikipedia
Art Goebel photo & links page at Early Birds of Aviation website

developer Tom Greer currently lives in Tomé {with his son & his wife Cindy}
FastForward Realty & Property Devt.
Horizons Enterprises Inc, Belén, New Mexico
Rail Café & Bakery [2007-2009], 202 Desoto Avenue {next to the RailRunner station} in Belén, New Mexico
Hub City Brewing Co. [open 11/2016], 202 Desoto Avenue {next to Railrunner Station} in Belén, New Mexico  they are on Facebook   click here for photograph (in a new window)
past board member/past president Greater Belén Chamber of Commerce
NM State Director at Concerned Veterans for America [est. 4/2012]
partner in Ecoponex Systems [est. 2014] zero-footprint farm in Belén, New Mexico

author/philosopher/revolutionary G.E. Nordell of Rio Communities, New Mexico
official website • philosophy/activism websites • "Working Minds" Source Document
weblog {est. 10/2005} • detective novels • "Hollywood Tales" book {pending}

businessman Herman Tabet [died 10/2019]

Events in Belén and Valencia County, New Mexico
GOLD STAR: largest event in Valencia County and the world's largest matanza - 20,000 tickets sold in 2014  Valencia County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's Annual Matanza [Jan 2023 = #23] in Belén, New Mexico  they are on Facebook   click here for photograph (in a new window) - poster/ad for 2023 Valencia County Annual Matanza
Democratic Party of Valencia County's Partido Unidos Gala fundraiser [Jan 2020 = #1] in Downtown Belén, New Mexico
6x6 Rodeo [Feb-March] in Belén, New Mexico
V.F.R.S. St. Patrick's Day Hot Air Balloon Rallye & Film Festival [March 2024 = #38] moved to Belén in 2014   BLACK STAR: most Balloon Rallye events in 2024 were cancelled due to wind & rain
Hub City Music Fest [May] in Downtown Belén, NM
Baca Rodeo Series [est. 1976, 2022 series = #43, four weekends at Belén in April]
Hub City TumbleWeed Art Festival [May 2020 = #1] in Downtown Belén, New Mexico
primary national & local elections for Valencia County are in early June
Valencia County Sheriff's Posse Rodeo [August] in Belén, NM
Our Lady of Belén Fiestas [since 1794: August 2022 = #229!] 2022 poster as .PDF file

Rio Abajo Days rodeo & festival [last Saturday in September; 2021 = #19] in Downtown Belén, New Mexico
Bilbo Baggins' Birthday Party [Rio Abajo Weekend 2010 = #1] at the Belén Library

Greater Belén Business Expo [Oct 2014 = #1]
Belén Scarecrow Festival [Oct 2022 = #4] in the Downtown Arts District of Belén, New Mexico
Belén Alexander Airport Fly-In & Open House [Oct 2014 = #5] - {2014 brochure}
Roadrunner Festival [Oct 2023] at H2 Academic Solutions, 129 So. Third Street in Belén, New Mexico

municipal elections for Valencia County are in early November {since 2019}


Image  Gallery

the Rail Runner commuter train passenger station at Belén, New Mexico in March 2007         color postcard view of Belen, New Mexico original City Hall         map of the original Belen, New Mexico townsite - circa 1910 {click here for larger view in new window}         Downtown ceremonial entrance gate of City of Belén, New Mexico showing illegal religious statues

Gil's Bakery and Coffee Shop - Deluxe Dining [1947-87] in Belén, New Mexico at corner of Main Street and Reinken (torn down 1/2023)


seal of the City of Belén in New Mexico (color)
City of Belén, New Mexico
[est. 1740, incorp. 1918]
Belén was founded in 1740, and the name is the Spanish equivalent of Bethlehem (the traditional birthplace of Jesus of Nazareth); the city was incorporated in 1918.
Belén is located about 30 miles south of Albuquerque, New Mexico and is accessible from the north & south via Interstate 25 and by NM Highway 314 and NM Highway 47.
City of Belén, New Mexico covers 4.7 square miles; official elevation: 4,808 feet. Population: 7,040 (about the same as 1950).

New city motto: "Defending XVIIth Century values for 300 years!"

City of Belén, New Mexico official website
Belén, New Mexico entry at Wikipedia
Belén Mayor & City Council official homepage
BLACK STAR: watch out for this guy: he is serious about his secret anti-choice agenda   Belén Mayor Robert C. Noblin, Jr. {elected 11/2021}
City Councilor Danny M. Bernal, Jr. {term 2020-2023, lost for mayor 11/2021}  he is on Facebook
City Councilor Steven Lee Holdman {elected 11/2021}
City Councilor Tracy Armijo {apptd 1/2023 to fill Yvette Padilla's seat}
City Councilor Frank Ortega {term 2014-2022, re-elected 11/2021 to 12/2023}

prior Belén Mayor Jerah R. Cordova {elected 3/2014, re-elected 2018, did not run 11/2021}   he is on Facebook
former Mayor Rudy Jaramillo {term 2010-2014}
former Mayor Ronnie Torres {not running 2010, third/lost in 2012} - councilor 2018-2022
former City Councilor Darleen Aragon {term 2014-2018}
former City Councilor Mary T. Aragon {elected 3/2010}
college-age candidate for Belén City Council Danny M. Bernal, Jr. placed 4th in 2018
former City Councilor Lorenzo Carrillo {appointed? 3/2010, replaced 3/2012}
former City Councilor David J. Carter {term 2012-2019} did not run for re-election in 2019
former City Councilor Jerah R. Cordova {elected 3/2010, Mayor 3/2014-12/2021}
former City Councilor Wayne Gallegos {term 2008-2019} lost re-election in 2019
former City Councilor Rudy Jaramillo {re-elected 3/2008, Mayor 3/2010, not run 2014}
former City Councilor David Lopez {ousted 2010}
BLACK STAR: watch out for this guy: he is serious about his secret anti-choice agenda   former City Councilor Robert C. Noblin, Jr. {elected 2019, elected mayor 11/2021}
former City Councilor Yvette Padilla {apptd 1/2022 to fulfill Noblin's remaining term; died suddenly 12/2022}
former City Councilor Ronnie Torres {former mayor, council term 2018-2022, did not run 11/2021}
former City Councilor Terese Ulivarri {ousted 2010}
temporary City Councilor Audrey Vallejos appointed to 2014; placed third in the election

City of Belén Public Safety / Police Dept.
Belén Police Chief Jose Natividad [promoted from Deputy Chief 5/2024]
former Belén Police Chief James Harris [1/2020-5/2024]
former Acting Police Chief Sgt. Jose Natividad [apptd 6/2019]
former Police Chief Victor Rodriguez [apptd 1/2019], former deputy at Sandoval County Sheriff; placed on paid admin leave 6/2019
former Police Chief Scott Conner [prom 6/2016, resigned 10/2018 for job in Idaho]

City of Belén Public Safety / Fire & Rescue Dept.
Belén Fire Chief Charles Cox [prom/apptd 10/2022]
Belén Deputy Fire Chief Michael Wessels (2024)
Belén Fire Marshal Kenneth Vance (2024)
former Assistant Fire Chief Nathan Godfrey [2/2019]
former Fire Chief Nicholas 'Nick' Moya [prom/apptd 1/2022 - fired? 9/2022]
former Fire Chief Bret Ruff [hired 2/2019, resigned 5/2021]
former Fire Chief Manny J. Garcia

Valencia County, NM Community Watch Facebook Group [est. 2/2017 - 4,200+ members]
Belén, NM Crime Watch Facebook Group [est. 10/2016 - 2,800+ members]

City Manager Roseann Peralta [prom 11/2022]
Administrative Assistant Rose Mary Sandoval {12/2019}
City Clerk/Treasurer Dorothy Flores {12/2019}
Compliance/Community Services Director Leona Vigil {apptd 12/2019}
Planning & Economic Development Manager Steven Tomita {6/2021}
Belen Historic Properties Review Board

former City Manager Andrew DiCamillo [hired 1/2020]
former City Manager Leona Vigil (apptd 3/2016, resigned 12/2019)
former City Manager Jay Ruybalid (2015)
Mary Lucy Baca, Interim City Manager (2010)
former City Manager Sally Garley [retired 3/2010]
former City Clerk/Treasurer Amanda Tenorio {hired 2/2019}, from Torrance County
former City Clerk Leona Vigil (2015)
former Compliance/Community Services Director Brian McBain, former City Clerk {new position 1/2019}
[ last update this section 7/2023 ]

Belén Parks & Recreation Dept.
Director Gregory Coon [2024]
former Director Joshua Kerns [?-2023]

Eagles Nest Skatepark in Belén, New Mexico redisgned/reopened 6/2024

Belén Municipal Court
Municipal Judge Keith Norwood [elected 11/2021]
former Municipal Judge Kathy Savilla {sixth term 3/2018, did not run 11/2021}

BLACK STAR: shut down for COVID epidemic in 2020  expanded hours 2012: Wednesdays 8am-4:30pm, Saturdays 8am-11:30am; does not accept glass or scrap metal  City of Belén Recycling Program {at the yard just southwest of the Main Street Overpass}
for residents of Belen only; open Wednesdays 8am-4:30pm, Saturdays 8am-11:30am  recycling program [new 6/2021] at A.C. Disposal Services, Inc.[est. 1992], 501 Bernard Avenue in Belén, New Mexico   status unclear 8/2022
City of Belén Convenience Center, 135 Calle de Baca in Pueblitos, New Mexico (south of Belén on NM Highway 116 - look for the signs)  status unclear 8/2022

Belén [NM] Consolidated School District
Office of The Superintendent
acting Superintendent of Schools Lawrence Sanchez [apptd 10/2020]

School Board District 1: Max Cordova [elected 2/2015, re-elected 11/2019], Secretary (2023)
School Board District 2: Aubrey E. Tucker [elected 11/2019], President (2023)
School Board District 3: Larry Lindberg [elected 2/2011, re-elected 2015 & 2019], VP (2023)
School Board District 4: Jim Danner [Dem; elected 2/2017, re-elected 11/2021]
School Board District 5: Larry B. Garley [apptd in June 2021, running unopposed 11/2021]

prior Superintendent of Schools Diane Vallejos (prom 2/2019-10/2020)
former Superintendent of Schools Kenny Griego
former Superintendent of Schools Max E. Perez (2017)
former Superintendent of Schools Patricia S. Rael, EdD [gone 2016?]
former District 5 member: Elizabeth 'Lisa' Chavez [Dem; elected 2/2017], Secretary (2019); resigned 2021 due to family conflict
former School Board member Sam Chavez [2003-2015]
former School Board member Lorraine Espinosa [2011-2015]
former District 5 member: Larry Garley [2014-2017]
former School Board member Julian Luna {did not run in 2011}
former District 2 member: Cecelia Yvonne McCloud [elected 2/2019, VP 2019, lost 11/2019]
former School Board member Adrian Pino [elected 2003, resigned 11/2013]
former School Board member Dolores Lola Quintana [2003-2017]
former School Board member Tom Wisneski [2011-2019]
{ last update this section 8/2021 }

INFO: new resource for Valencia County youth & families, providing services for both adults and teens   Rocket Teen Center [open 9/2022], 129 So. Third Street in Belén, NM   { no website yet }

Greater Belén [NM] Chamber of Commerce
City of Barstow, California's April 2007 proclamation of 'Sister City' status for Belén, NM
Belén, New Mexico Economic Development Corp.
Belén [NM] Public Library [est. 1966], 333 Becker Avenue  main Belén library telephone 505-966-2600
Friends of The Belén Library [est. 1983]
New Mexico Public Health Office - Belén Office, 617 Becker Avenue  Belén [NM] Public Health Office telephone 505-864-7743
INFO: open 8am-12N Mon-Fri   NM Human Services Department - Income Support Division, 100 So. Fifth Street
INFO: open by appointment only Mon-Fri 8am-12N+1pm-4pm   NM Motor Vehicle Department, 100 So. Fifth Street
Valencia County Senior Center in Belén, New Mexico

Belén [NM] Veterans Memorial at Eagle Park [opened June 2019]
Our Tomorrow For A Better Belén activist group  placeholder Facebook page

symbol for airport  Belén/Alexander Airport [est. 1978] official page - on the West Mesa in Belén, New Mexico

General Websites & Directories
City Data website info for Belén, New Mexico

'Rail Runner Express' Commuter Train from Belén to Bernalillo in New Mexico [launched in 2006, extended to Santa Fe in December 2008]

Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company
'Rail Runner Express' Commuter Train from Belén to Bernalillo in New Mexico [launched in 2006]
flu bug   Rail service shut down for COVID-19 epidemic in March 2020 (which made testing of the mandated new brake systems a lot easier);
re-opened at 25% capacity, other rules in March 2021; back to full schedule June 2021.
Hub City Brewing Co. [open 11/2016], 202 Desoto Avenue {next to Railrunner Station} in Belén, New Mexico  they are on Facebook   click here for photograph (in a new window)

Rio Metro Dial-a-Ride weekdays service in Belén, NM
Rio Metro Route 206 bus line [new 3/2011] for Westside of Belén, NM

1932 AT&SF doodlebug railcar M-190 'La Marranita (The Little Pig)' ran 1934-68 - now stored in Downtown Belén, New Mexico  click here for photograph (in a new window)
(built in 1932 by Electro-Motive Corp. as AT&SF baggage-freight motorcar #M-190; 900HP gas engine
replaced by diesel in 1949; retired in 1968; given by C.S.R.M. to City of Belén in 2009)

SouthWest Model Railroad Club & Museum [est. 1999] - moved back to Belén 1/2022
INFO: evicted from airport in mid-2021 by new landlord  SouthWest Model Railroad Club & Museum [est. 1999] - moved back to Belén 1/2022   they are on Facebook  SWMRM contact phone 505/379-7243 (11/2021)
flyer for Holiday Exhibit of portable layout at The Los Lunas Museum of Heritage & Arts - thru 18 December 2021  10/2021

Places to Eat & Drink
BLACK STAR: the Doordash website is terrible, but you are supposed the use the free 'app' anyway  Doordash delivery service - Belen shows 13 restaurants (2019)
A & W / Long John Silver's fast food #8216, 1304 So. Main Street in Belén, New Mexico
Alejandro's Cafe Mexican Restaurant [est. 2013; moved Summer 2023], 908 So. Main Street in Downtown Belén, New Mexico  they are on Facebook
Alejandro's Cafe Mexican Restaurant, 925 So. Main Street - moved across Main Street 5/2023
INFO: open 24 hours  Arby's Roast Beef Sandwich [chain] Store #8665 [open 5/2018] at the Love's Travel Stop in Belén, New Mexico
Becker Street Gifts [open 5/2016], 208 Becker Street in Downtown Belén, New Mexico
Becker Street Grill [open 5/2016], 210 Becker Street in Downtown Belén, New Mexico { closed }
Belen Cyber Cafe, 221? So. Main Street in Belén, New Mexico
AWARD: Big Mike’s Burgers was featured on 'America’s Best Restaurants' TV show in 2/2024  FIRE ALERT!: watch out for the green chili salsa, it has jalapeńos in it !!  INFO: open 8am-6pm Mon-Sat, closed Sundays  Big Mike's Grill & More [moved from RC 4/2019], 19388 Highway 314 in Belén, New Mexico
Blake's Lotaburger Drive-In #42 {76 locations in New Mexico}, 799 E. River Road in Belén, New Mexico
Boho Sno Shaved Hawaiian Ice and More [moved from R.C. 5/2023], 209 No. Seventh Street {back of laundromat} in Belén   Boho Sno Shaved Hawaiian Ice on Facebook
Burritos Alinstante [est. 1989] - 5 locations
Casa de Pizza [est. 1973], 1128 So. Main Street in Belén, New Mexico
Casa Salaz Mexican Restaurant, 835 So. Main Street in Belén, New Mexico
Chucky's Wings [opened 2010, closed 2011], 721 No. Main Street in Belén, New Mexico
closed Sundays; chili cheese fries is a meal by itself; meat default is cooked very well done  Circle T Drive-In Restaurants [est. 1958] #2, 625 E. Reinken Avenue in Belén, New Mexico   they are on Facebook
closed Sundays; chili cheese fries is a meal by itself; meat default is cooked very well done  Circle T Drive-In Restaurants [est. 1958] #1, 523 So. Main Street in Belén, New Mexico   they are on Facebook
INFO: literally homemade bakery and breakfast & lunch microwave snacks; open Tue-Sat 10am-4pm  DJ's Bakery Cafe [Feb-July 2023] located inside the Belen Library, 333 Becker Avenue  they are on Facebook   { closed 7/2023 }
Dolly's Burritos, 707 So. Main Street in Belén, New Mexico
Domino's Pizza franchise #6513 [moved 2018], 301 No. Main Street in Belén, New Mexico
INFO: Eagle's Avenue has bands once a month - $5 door fee   Eagle's Avenue restaurant/hall [open 1/2024], 19586 NM Highway 314 in Belén, New Mexico   phone 505/600-9503
MENU includes tacos, tortas, caldos, menudo, tamales, popusas, enchiladas, flautas, gorditas, ceviche   El Antojo (The Craving) Taqueria [open 11/2023], 418 So. Main Street in Belén, New Mexico   phone 505/918-0830
open 1130am every day, newly open for breakfast Sat-Sun 830am-1130am, green chiles are pecan-smoked  Fat Sat's serves Boyd's Coffee  Fat Sat's has a full bar setup  Fat Sat's Bar & Grill [est 1/2009], #53 I-25 Bypass north of Belén, New Mexico   { website gone }
Frances' Restaurant, 908 So. Main Street in Downtown Belén, New Mexico   { longtime closed }
  Fred's Whistle Stop Cafe [open 7-10/2023], 104 No. First Street in Belén, New Mexico   7/2023   { closed 10/2023, possibly temporary }
Golden Corral Endless Buffet [chain est. 1973], 418 So. Main Street in Belén, New Mexico   { longtime closed }
7/2020: dining area stayed open despite NM state lockdown rules   Greg's North Carolina-style BBQ [est. 2014, moved 9/2019], 629 So. Main Street in Downtown Belén, New Mexico   they are on Facebook  click here for photograph (in a new window)
Grounded Bookstore and Coffee Shop [est. 2014] at Calvary Chapel [est. 1994], 19381 Highway 314 in Belen, New Mexico   coffee shop is on Facebook
GOLD STAR: Winter Hours: 3pm-9pm daily   craft beers brewed in-house, including very popular green chile IPA  Hub City Brewing Co. [open 11/2016], 202 Desoto Avenue {next to Railrunner Station} in Belén, New Mexico   they are on Facebook  they often operate a food truck   click here for photograph (in a new window)
INFO: starting 1 Jan 2024 closed on Monday; open Tue-Sat 11am-7/8pm Sun 11am-3pm   FIRE ALERT!: watch out for the chili salsa, it has jalapeńos in it !!  GOLD STAR: excellent ingredients, huge portions, great service  La Dos Gringas [open 11/2018], 2100 Camino Del Llano in West Belén, New Mexico  they are on Facebook
Hot-N-Ready and other pizzas, Caesar Wings, soda  Little Caesars® Pizza [chain est. 1959, franchise open 3/2013], 600 No. Main Street in Belén, New Mexico
Manny's Railroad Club bar in Downtown Belén, New Mexico
McDonald's franchise #7164, 503 No. Main Street in Downtown Belén, New Mexico
BLACK STAR: portions are needlessly gigantic, they do not allow seniors to order from the kids menu  Montańo's Family Restaurant, 317 So. Main Street in Downtown Belén, New Mexico
Next Level Raspados y Antojitos (Snow Cones & Snacks) [open 2016], 219 Main Street in Downtown Belén, New Mexico
GOLD STAR: huge sandwiches on real bread, wonderful thin fries, homemade salsa  INFO: open 9am-8pm daily  Oasis Cafe #3 [open 2/2024], 620 E. River Road   they are on Facebook
GOLD STAR: huge sandwiches on real bread, wonderful thin fries, homemade salsa  INFO: open 8am-7pm daily  Oasis Cafe #2 [11/2020-10/2023], 418 So. Main Street   they are on Facebook   { 2020 MENU }   { closed 10/2023 }
open 6am; offers mocha, cappuccino, frappuccino, espresso & iced coffee - plus donuts, patries & bagels  Perk It Up coffee shop [opened 11/2013], 520 Baca Avenue in Downtown Belén, New Mexico
classic-style diner, open 24/7 (for the railroad workers)  Rio Grande Diner serves Farmer Brothers Coffee, imported from Los Angeles  Penny's Rio Grande Diner [est. 1994], 2101 Camino del Llano at I-25 exit 191 in West Belén, New Mexico
Pescado Loco seafood restaurant [est. 10/2008], 925 So. Main Street in Belén, New Mexico
INFO: closed Sunday & Monday, open Tuesday & Wednesday 11am-3pm, open Thursday, Friday, Saturday 11am-7pm  Pete's Cafe [est. 1949], 105 No. First Street in Downtown Belén, New Mexico  they are on Facebook
INFO: very vegan-friendly menu, plenty of meat dishes; open Mon-Sat 11am-8pm, closed Sunday  Phoenix Café Chinese Restaurant, 710 Dalies Avenue in Downtown Belén, New Mexico
Pit Stop Grill [added 10/2013], #51 I-25 Bypass north of Belén, New Mexico
Po' Boy's Smoke Shack BBQ [est. Jan 2008], 325 So. Main Street in Downtown Belén, New Mexico
family environment, open Sunday to Friday; breakfast specials M-F, lunch specials M-F  Rita's New Mexican Restaurant serves Farmer Brothers Coffee, imported from Los Angeles  Rita's New Mexican Restaurante [moved from Main Street circa 2016], 528 Becker Avenue in Downtown Belén, New Mexico
Road Runner Pit Stop & Coyote Liquor c-store [est. 5/2008, #51 I-25 Bypass north of Belén, New Mexico  they are on Facebook
Rutilio's New Mexican Restaurant #1 [est. 1993], 455 No. Main Street in Belén, New Mexico
Sheriff's Posse Cafe [est. 1991] at the Rodeo Arena on I-25 Bypass north of Belén, New Mexico
Star of Belén Restaurant [est. 2009, formerly Bandito's], 528 Becker Avenue in Downtown Belén, New Mexico
Starbuck's Coffee [est. 1971], 401 No. Main Street [approved 2/2023, not open yet] in Downtown Belén, New Mexico
open 7am-9pm M-F, 9am-9pm Sat-Sun, new breakfast to 11am; closed at 706 Main Street, moved to bigger space in September 2013  Subway Sandwiches in Belén serves Seattle's Best Coffee  Subway Sandwiches franchise, 459 No. Main Street in Belén, New Mexico
Tajmahal Zesty Curries Indian Cuisine [opened 2006], 325 So. Main Street in Belén, New Mexico
Taqueria Sinaloa [est. 2007], 516 So. Main Street in Belén, New Mexico   they are on Facebook
Teriyaki Grill & Phô's Le [2010-2023], 724 No. Main Street in Belén, New Mexico   they are on Facebook   { closed 12/2023 }
Tiki Shack Ice Cream Bar, 1301 So. Main Street in Belén, New Mexico   they are on Facebook
INFO: open 7am-7pm seven days; Trini's MENU includes breakfast, quesadillas, burritos, tacos, sandwiches, steaks, enchiladas, soups, coffee & tea & milk, kids menu   Trini's Mexican-American Food [open 6/2023], 925 So. Main Street in Downtown Belén, New Mexico
INFO: Varela’s open Mon-Thu 4-8pm, Fri-Sat 11am-9pm, closed Sunday; MENU includes appetizers, steaks, seafood, pasta dinners, hamburgers, meat & taco plates, desserts; no alcohol  Varela’s Restaurant [est. 2023], 710 Dalies Avenue in Downtown Belén, New Mexico   they are on Facebook

Food Trucks Around Belén, New Mexico

this is a food truck   Carved Yucca Coffee Co. - espresso & lemonade [est. 2023] is based in Belén, New Mexico
this is a food truck  Lonchera a La Morada (The Adobe) food truck, 1005 E. River Road in Belén, New Mexico   they are on Facebook
this is a food truck  Oasis On Wheels food truck [est. 2023] is based on Reinken Avenue in Belén, New Mexico
this is a food truck  Peace of Pie food truck - call 459-1659 for location
this is a food truck  Red Wagon Coffee Co. mobile coffee shop based in Socorro, New Mexico - visits Belén for Farmers Markets, etc  they are on Facebook
this is a food truck  Shawngo’s Shack [open 7/2024] is based in Belén, New Mexico (505/385-5148
this is a food truck  Som-Tin-Ta Eat [] is based in Belén, New Mexico   they are on Facebook
this is a food truck   Winter's Chill Zone - serving shaved ice & other offerings [] is based in Belén, New Mexico
this is a dessert truck   With Love Waffles dessert truck [] is often found at Anna Becker Park in Belén, New Mexico   they are on Facebook

Caldwell Food Court at 350 No. Main Street in Belén, New Mexico
at the corner of Chavez where the vacant Oldsmobile dealer building {torn down 2022} used to be
this is a food truck  Blue Line Grill food truck   they are on Facebook
this is a food truck  Double Cup Coffee Truck   they are on Facebook
this is a food truck  Lonchera a La Morada (The Adobe) food truck, moved from River Road 1/2024 - in Belén, New Mexico   they are on Facebook
this is a food truck  Parker's Pizza Food Truck   they are on Facebook
this was a boutique mobile bakery  Risen Bakery {Mark 16:6}   they are on Facebook   { open 2/2023, closed 5/2023 }

closed Belén food & beverage businesses
served beer & wine, Thursday was dollar beer night  Becker Street Pub [1993-2016], 210 Becker Street in Downtown Belén, New Mexico { closed }
Burrito Feliz, 633 No. Main Street in Belén, New Mexico { closed 2014 }
Canyon Smokehouse & Restaurant [est. 11/2009], 925 So. Main Street in Downtown Belén, New Mexico { closed }
Carolina's Cafe at the Belén Airport {building condemned 11/2009}
Carlos' Cantina & Grill [1933-2019], 629 So. Main Street in Downtown Belén, New Mexico { closed 2019 }
Carmona's Mexican Food, on Hwy 47, then on So. Main Street in Belén, New Mexico { closed 2009 }
Casa de Abo Gallery & Las Hermanas Coffee Shop on Reinken Avenue in Belén, New Mexico { closed 6/2010 }
China King Super Buffet, 418 So. Main Street in Belén, New Mexico { closed }
Donut King, 1322 No. Frontage Road in Belén, New Mexico { closed }
Elite Cafe {next door to the gym} { closed 2008 }
Frances' Restaurant, 908 So. Main Street in Belén, New Mexico { closed 2015 }
building under construction / vacant since late 2009   opening someday?: 24-hour German bakery, 116 So. Main Street in Downtown Belén, New Mexico
Harla May's Fat Boy Grill [2004-2015] in the historic Ońate Theatre [built 1932] click here for photograph (in a new window)   in Downtown Belén, New Mexico { closed }
HonduMex! - foods from Honduras and Mexico [open 6/2019], 418 So. Main Street in Downtown Belén  they are on Facebook { closed }
Hub City Grill [2016-2017], 19388 Highway 314 in Belén, New Mexico { closed }  they are still on Facebook
Jake and Andre's Restaurant 2100 Camino del Llano in West Belén, New Mexico { closed 2009 }
Moonrakers Sports Bar & Grill [2013-2014], 2100 Camino del Llano in West Belén, New Mexico { closed }
Nancy's Mesa Steakhouse & Lounge, 849 No. Main Street in Belen, NMin Belén, New Mexico { closed since 2005 }
Rumors Bar & Grill [2006-2017; formerly Fiorello's Italian Grill], 921 E. River Road in Belén, New Mexico { closed 2017 }
Silva's Stromboli Pizza, on Main Street in Belén, New Mexico { closed 2006 }

Belén Businesses
T & D Windshield Repair Mobile Service of Belén, New Mexico
Don Chavez y Gilbert's Terra Patre Sheep Preserve
Costanza Apple Orchard [est. 1962] in Belén, New Mexico
Treasured Book [est. 2000] custom bookbinders of Belén, New Mexico
Mesa Gardens cactus nursery [est. 1970] in Belén, New Mexico
Desert Green {fertilizer} Products on Highway 116 in South Belén, New Mexico
high-speed broadband and wireless service for Belén, Bernardo, Bosque, Casa Colorada, Jarales, Los Chavez, Los Nutria, Los Trujillo, Pueblitos, Rio Communities, Tomé, Tierra Grande & Veguita  RioCities Internet [est. 2011] in Belén, New Mexico
  Mike Meister, Appliance Technician   cell phone 505/450-8009
H2 Academic Solutions [est. 2015], 506 Becker Avenue in Belén, New Mexico
NightOwl Websites [est. 2012] in Belén, New Mexico
Valencia Business Directory is based in Belén, New Mexico
Business Print Center, home business in Belén, New Mexico
Ludwig Development LLC, website design & development [est. 2022] in Belén, New Mexico
Ray's Fire Extinguishers - sales & service [est. 1970s], home business 48 Eastside School Road in Belén, New Mexico   phone 505/864-3721, cell 505/249-8876
Zia Sports Academy [est. 3/2021], home business 2305 Isabella Lane in Belén, New Mexico   they are on Facebook

All three major automobile dealers in Belen closed within a year because the automakers decided to require a $2 million deposit for a franchise (killing many, many
small town USA dealers). Auge's moved & opened a repair shop; Baca's shut down completely; Tillery moved from RC to freeway-adjacent Los Lunas.
Auge's Dodge-Chrysler-Jeep Sales & Repair [est. 1946], 800 E. River Road in Belén, New Mexico   phone 505/864-4482
County Towing Service, 2292 Highway 304 in Rio Communities, New Mexico {website parked}   cell phone 505/861-6930   they are on Facebook
Curbside Towing, 1316 So. Main Street in Belén, New Mexico   Belén phone 505/864-3030, Los Lunas phone 505/803-2680
Highway 116 Towing, 1355 NM Highway 116 in South Belén, New Mexico   phone 505/900-2206   they are on Facebook
Performance Angel auto mechanic, 1536 E. River Road in Belén, New Mexico   phone 505/814-8610
Spartan Towing & Recovery Service, 1047 Don Felipe Road in Belén, New Mexico {website parked}   they are on Facebook   cell phone 505/587-9972 - open 24 hours

permanently closed, did not survive the economics of the 2020 trumpvirus epidemic lockdown  Extreme Fitness LLC [2008-2020], 301 E. Reinken Avenue in Belén, New Mexico   { closed 2020 }
A Perfect Look - full service hair salon [moved from Didier Avenue in 2023], 312-A E. Reinkin Avenue in Belén, New Mexico   they are on Facebook
legal cannabis dispensary store   INFO: employees are amateurs, probably stoners; huge discount for veterans   Dispensary 505four20 [est. 2022, moved 10/2023], 312-D E. Reinkin Avenue in Belén, New Mexico
Del Rio Laundromat, 325 E. Reinken Avenue in Belén, New Mexico
NAPA Auto Parts Center, 519 E. Reinken Avenue in Belén, New Mexico
Woodland's Ace Hardware [opened 3/2018], 522 E. Reinken Avenue in Belén, New Mexico
Adelante Bargain Square thrift store [open 1983, fire 5/2013, rebuilt 2015, closed 9/2016], 522 E. Reinken in Belén, New Mexico
Bargain Square consolidated with Los Lunas store and moved to 19554 Highway 314 in Los Chavez, New Mexico in July 2020
Circle K Corner Store [replaced Valero Corner Store 12/2018], 601 E. Reinken Avenue in Belén, New Mexico
Bitcoin Depot teller machine [new 7/2023] inside the Circle K C-Store, 601 E. Reinken Avenue in Belén, New Mexico
Family Dollar [chain est. 1959] #5669, 164 Caldwell Avenue in Del Rio Plaza Shopping Center, Belén, NM
Trend One N.F.L. Super Store [chain], 162 Caldwell Avenue in Del Rio Plaza Shopping Center, Belén, NM
permanently closed, did not survive the economics of the 2020 trumpvirus epidemic lockdown  Bealls department store #663 [closed 2020], 106 Caldwell Avenue in Del Rio Plaza Shopping Center, Belén, NM
INFO: open until 8pm   Oasis Cafe #3 Patio {moved inside 1/2024}620 E. Reinken Avenue in Belén, New Mexico   they are on Facebook   they also operate Oasis On Wheels food truck
Casa de Abo Gallery & Las Hermanas Coffee Shop 620 E. Reinken Avenue in Belén, New Mexico { closed 6/2010 }
closed Sundays; chili cheese fries is a meal by itself; meat default is cooked very well done  Circle T Drive-In Restaurants [est. 1958] #2, 625 E. Reinken Avenue in Belén, New Mexico   they are on Facebook
The Hub Community Theatre [est. ??], 630 E. Reinken Road in Belén, New Mexico
Alco Stores [chain est. 1901], 630 E. Reinken Road { opened 1980, closed 2011 }
Blake's Lotaburger Drive-In #42 {76 locations in New Mexico}, 799 E. River Road in Belén, New Mexico
Shari's Pampered Pets [est. 2010], 1005 E. River Road in Belén, New Mexico  they are on Facebook
this is a food truck  Lonchera a La Morada (The Adobe) food truck, 1005 E. River Road moved to Food Court 1/2024 in Belén, New Mexico   they are on Facebook
legal cannabis dispensary store   BelenBotanicals cannabis/CBD dispensary, 1140 E. River Road in Belén, New Mexico   
Carpet Warehouse, 1306 E. River Road in Belén, New Mexico
Belen Family Dentistry [est. 1994], 1501 E. River Road in Belén, New Mexico   they are on Facebook
Valencia Animal Clinic [est. 1965], 1533 E. River Road in Belén, New Mexico

West Mesa area in Belén, New Mexico
Advanced Environmental Solutions, Inc. on the West Mesa in Belén, New Mexico
symbol for airport  Belén/Alexander Airport [est. 1978] official page - on the West Mesa in Belén, New Mexico
LoPresti Aviation {ann relocating to Belén/Alexander Airport in 2006; status unclear 2010; now owned by Whelan Aerospace in Florida}
Yucca Veterinary Medical Center [est. 2013, moved 2019], 1837 Camino del Llano in Belén, New Mexico
Love's Travel Stop [chain] Store #726 [open 5/2018], I-25 Exit 191, 1903 Camino Del Llano in Belén, New Mexico
INFO: open 24 hours  Arby's Roast Beef Sandwich [chain] Store #8665 [open 5/2018] at the Love's Travel Stop in Belén, New Mexico
INFO: Presbyterian Urgent Care is closed Sat-Sun, open 8am-7pm Mon-Fri   Presbyterian Urgent Care, 609 So. Christopher Road in Belén, New Mexico   phone 505/864-5454 
temp closure 8/2020 due to coronavirus symptoms - check website for 2020 coronavirus epidemic status  Dr. Roland Kent Sanchez, MD [died 11/2020] - family practice [est. 1975], 703 Christopher Road in Belén, New Mexico
temp closure 8/2020 due to coronavirus symptoms in family - check website for 2021 coronavirus epidemic status  Dr. Roland Kent Sanchez II, DDS • Conquistador Dental [est. 11/2010], 704 Christopher Road in Belén, New Mexico
Cardiac Care Consultants of New Mexico [closed 7/2022], 711 Christopher Drive in Belén, New Mexico
Rocken JV Design, 33 Barela Road, on the West Mesa in Belén, New Mexico  they are on Facebook
Jardin de Belén subdivision [new 6/2021] by L.G.I. Homes [est. 2003] on the West Mesa in Belén, New Mexico
General Nathan Twining Observatory [est. 1992] - on the West Mesa in Belén, New Mexico

Sky Ranch Solar is on Facebook  Sky Ranch Solar on the West Mesa in Belén, New Mexico - subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources [est. 1925]
planned 1,600-acre solar farm; the Belén City Council approved two IRBs (industrial revenue bonds) for the Sky Ranch project (10/2021):
one of $180 million for the generating equipment and another of $91 million for storage equipment

Downtown Belén Businesses
Able Information Technologies, Inc. [opened 12/2007], 520 W. Becker Avenue in Downtown Belén, New Mexico
Aridien, Inc., 409 So. First Street in Downtown Belén, New Mexico { dead website 2010 }
Belén [NM] Goju Ryu Karate [est. 1988], 101 W. Becker Ave in Downtown Belén, New Mexico
INFO: open 1pm-4pm Wed-Sun, closed Mon & Tues  Books On Becker (Friends of Belén Library) [opened 8/2018], 513 W. Becker Avenue in Downtown Belén, New Mexico  they are on Facebook
Buckland/Leader Pharmacy [1904-2022], 600 W. Dalies Avenue in Downtown Belén, New Mexico   { closed 12/2022 }
Culp's Western Wear in Downtown Belén, New Mexico
  Jaramillo Vineyards Tasting Room [open 8/2018], 114 W. Becker Avenue in Downtown Belén, New Mexico
Luccas Greene - State Farm Insurance agent, 222 No. Fourth Street in Downtown Belén, New Mexico
The Grid Gallery [open 3/2020], 208 W. Becker Avenue in the Belén [NM] Arts District   they are on Facebook
Becker Street Grill [2016-2020], 208 W. Becker Avenue in Downtown Belén, New Mexico
INFO: serving local coffee brands, smoothies, ice cream treats, bubble teas, sandwiches & wraps, pies & pastries   Hub City Coffee Express & Candy Co. [est. 8/2021], 210 W. Becker Avenue in Downtown Belén, New Mexico   they are on Facebook
legal cannabis dispensary store   INFO: very businesslike crew; discount for veterans, also 'loyalty points' system   Dispensary Smokal Smoke Local LLC [open 4/2022], 212 W. Becker Avenue in Downtown Belén, New Mexico
legal cannabis dispensary store   Hub City Heat - tobacco, clothing, cannabis dispensary [?], 212 W. Becker Avenue in Downtown Belén, New Mexico
Snap Fitness 24-7 [2014-2016], 651 W. Chavez Avenue, near the Post Office in Belén { closed }
St. Mary's Catholic School, 101 No. Tenth Street in Belén, New Mexico
Sugar Bowl Lanes {bowling} [1954-2009, burned down 7/2020] in Downtown Belén, New Mexico

family-owned oil distributor Hodges Oil Company, Inc. [est. 10/1923], 201 W. Reinken Avenue in Belén, New Mexico   { website not working 10/2023 }
Belén [NM] Print Shop, 201 W. Reinken Avenue in Belén, New Mexico { closed 2012 }
Belén Farmers' Market [est. 2003], Anna Becker Park, 300 E. Reinken Avenue - May-Oct Fridays 430-7pm
Amor Flowers, 315 W. Reinken Avenue in Belén, New Mexico
Noblin Funeral Service [formerly Riverside Funeral Home, est. 1997], 418 W. Reinken Avenue in Belén
Financial Network of Belén, New Mexico, 511 W. Reinken Avenue
permanently closed, did not survive the economics of the 2020 trumpvirus epidemic lockdown  The Porch: A Healing Place, 515 W. Reinken Avenue in Belén
Belen Railway Employees Credit Union [], corner of Sixth Street & Reinken Avenue in Belén, New Mexico
Lowe's Market {chain est. 1964}, 601 W. Reinken Avenue in Belén, New Mexico
INFO: open seven days 630am-1030pm  Fresh n Clean Laundromat [open 4/2023], 209 No. Seventh Street in Belén, New Mexico

Main Street Belén Businesses { south to north }
Young Baca Center - Kicks On 66 Convenience Store, 1304 So. Main Street in Belén, New Mexico
Phillips 66 gas station • A&W Restaurant [chain est. 1923] • Long John Silver's [chain est. 1969] store #32130

Bethlehem Trading Post [], 1300 So. Main Street in Belén, New Mexico   liquidation/going out of business sales on Saturday in Summer 2023
The Original Baca Auto [1949-2009], 1301 So. Main Street in Belén, New Mexico { closed April 2009 }
High Desert Industrial Supply, 1003 So. Main Street in Belén, New Mexico
Renee Antoinette's School of Dance [est. 1994], 920 So. Main Street in Belén, New Mexico  they are on Facebook
The Wright Choice Learning Center - child care service [est. 1985], 901 Vivian Drive in Belén, New Mexico  they are on Facebook
locally-owned & operated legal cannabis dispensary store; OPEN 8am-9pm every day  Budding Bar & Dispensary, LLC premium cannabis [open 4/2023], 804 So. Main Street in Belén, New Mexico   they are on Facebook
Adam's Nice & Fresh Market, 804 So. Main Street in Belén, New Mexico   { closed 2019, equipment auctioned off 3/2020 }
Family Dollar [chain est. 1959] Store [open 7/2015], 708 So. Main Street in Belén, NM
Bomvida Farms Organic Grocery Store, 707 So. Main Street in Belén, NM
legal cannabis dispensary store   Roadrunner Organics, LLC #4 (Coming Soon!), 705 So. Main Street (SW corner of Camino del Llano) in Belén, NM  they are on Facebook
Al's Mini-Mart & Liquor Shoppe, 701 So. Main Street in Belén, NM   { closed 3/2022 }

Main Street in Belén, New Mexico - intersection with Camino del Llano
7/2020: dining area staying open despite NM state lockdown rules   Greg's North Carolina-style BBQ [est. 2014, moved 9/2019], 629 So. Main Street in Belén, New Mexico   they are on Facebook  click here for photograph (in a new window)
Carlos' Lounge - Bar & Cantina & Discount Liquors, 629 So. Main Street in Belén, New Mexico   { closed 8/2023 }
INFO: buys various metals including scrap steel, copper, brass, and aluminum; open Tue-Fri 830am-4pm - takes lots of vacations   Alliance Recycling Center [est. 2016], 628 So. Main Street {at Camino del Llano} in Belén, New Mexico   they are on Facebook
Belén Express Recycling [2008-2014], 628 So. Main Street {at Camino del Llano} in Belén, New Mexico
long-empty K.F.C. store, 612 So. Main Street in Belén, New Mexico
INFO: sold trash pickup business in July 2022 to California- & Valencia County-based Universal Waste Management, keeping its bin-making business  A.C. Disposal Services, Inc. [est. 1992], 501 Bernard Avenue in Belén, New Mexico
closed Sundays; chili cheese fries is a meal by itself; meat default is cooked very well done  Circle T Drive-In Restaurants [est. 1958] #1, 523 So. Main Street in Belén, New Mexico   they are on Facebook
INFO: open seven days 8am-10pm   Dollar General Store #6299, 508 So. Main Street in Belén, New Mexico
Yerberia Michoachan natural earth store [est. 8/2023], 503 So. Main Street in Belén, New Mexico
Izzy Locksmith [est. 8/2023], 503 So. Main Street in Belén, New Mexico
Hair Innovations salon & barbershop [], 403 So. Main Street in Downtown Belén, New Mexico  they are on Facebook
INFO: open seven days 9am-8pm or 9pm  DollarTree discount variety store [chain est. 1986] Store #5563, 324 So. Main Street in Downtown Belén, New Mexico
Sierra Cleaners, 325 So. Main Street in Downtown Belén, New Mexico
Blue Star Insurance Agency [bought building, restored, moved in 1/2017], 221 So. Main Street in Downtown Belén, New Mexico
weekly Valencia County News-Bulletin newspaper [est. 1910, moved 8/2019], 221 So. Main Street in Downtown Belén, New Mexico

Trembly Building [built 1960], 206-214 South Main Street
Davis Floral & Gifts [moved 2019], 214 So. Main Street in Downtown Belén, New Mexico
The Hub [] dine-in/takeout nutrition drinks [], 212 So. Main Street in Downtown Belén, New Mexico

legal cannabis dispensary store   Cowboy Verde Recreational/Medical Cannabis Dispensary, 211 So. Main Street in Downtown Belén, New Mexico
The Wright Choice Print Shop [est. 1986, new owners 2019] - formerly Adrian's Printing, 205 So. Main Street in Downtown Belén, New Mexico
legal cannabis dispensary store   Everest Cannabis Co. [NM chain, local open 4/2023], 203 So. Main Street in Downtown Belén, New Mexico
BLACK STAR: high risk consumer loans - WATCH OUT: basic plan has APR of 54%!  World Finance [chain est. 1962], 203 So. Main Street in Downtown Belén, New Mexico   { closed }
Self Defense New Mexico [est. 2006], 121 So. Main Street in Downtown Belén, New Mexico { dead website 2011 }
Morgan's Cakes & More [est. 2/2017], 117 So. Main Street {est. 2016, moved to R.C. 1/2019, closed 12/2019}  they are on Facebook
Elite Muscle Gym & Fitness Center [est. 1985], 115 So. Main Street in Downtown Belén, New Mexico  they are on Facebook
Small Business Computing, 113 So. Main Street in Downtown Belén, New Mexico

Wells Fargo Building [built 1985], 101 So. Main Street in Downtown Belén, New Mexico
City of Belén considered buying the building and converting the top 3 floors to function as City Hall (ann. 12/2022) - but decided not to
INFO: open 9-5 M-F, 9-Noon on Sat   Wells Fargo Bank [open 1985], 101 So. Main Street, ground floor in Downtown Belén, New Mexico
District Attorney branch office, 101 So. Main Street, suite #201 in Downtown Belén, New Mexico
Nino Trujillo & Company - real estate agency [est. 1996], 101 So. Main Street, suite #402 in Downtown Belén, New Mexico

North Main Street Belén Businesses
Hub Furniture and Carpet, [est. 1949], 204 No. Main Street in Downtown Belén, New Mexico
David's Boots & Men's Wear, 223 No. Main Street in Downtown Belén, New Mexico { closed in 2015? }
Sachs 5th Auction [est. 1998], 225 No. Main Street in Downtown Belén, New Mexico
Home and Garden Decor [open 10/2023], 237 No. Main Street in Downtown Belén, New Mexico
Kicking Cakes indoor flea market, 237 No. Main Street in Downtown Belén, New Mexico { closed }
major Main Street/Reinkin traffic signal here
Domino's Pizza franchise #6513 [moved 2018], 301 No. Main Street in Downtown Belén, New Mexico
Bernie's Fashions, Notions, Etc. 301 No. Main Street at Reinken in Downtown Belén, New Mexico{ closed & torn down }
Walgreens Drug Store #2050, 315 No. Main Street in Downtown Belén, New Mexico   phone 505-861-1762
legal cannabis dispensary store  new cannabis dispensary next to the long-vacant Oldsmobile dealer building
INFO: where the vacant Oldsmobile dealer building {torn down 2022} used to be; seems most-active on Fridays  Caldwell Food Court [opened 2023] at the corner of Chavez and No. Main Street in Belén, New Mexico
U.S. Postal Service - Belén, 400 No. Main Street in Downtown Belén, New Mexico
Ambercare home health care & hospice [est. 1994], 420 No. Main Street in Downtown Belén, New Mexico
Brown Tire Co. 521 No. Main Street in Belén, New Mexico { closed 2012 }
Hub Motel, 601 No. Main Street in Belén, New Mexico { torn down 2017 }
Romero Funeral Home [est. 1936], 609 No. Main Street in Belén, New Mexico
Gilbert Garcia & Son Locksmith [est. 1973], 610 No. Main Street in Belén, New Mexico   phone 505/864-7065
Circle K C-Store & Gas Station [opened 9/2021], 618 No. Main Street in Belén, New Mexico
Bitcoin Depot teller machine [new 6/2023] inside the Circle K C-Store, 618 No. Main Street in Belén, New Mexico
The Hip Hop Smoke and Vape Shop [est. 2009?], 623 No. Main Street in Belén, New Mexico
Circle K C-Store & Phillips 66 gas, 700 No. Main Street in Belén, New Mexico   { closed & moved to bigger location 9/2021 }
Belen Glass and Mirror Company, 701 No. Main Street in Belén, New Mexico   { closed 5/2023 }
Metro® by T-Mobile - Authorized Dealer, 706 No. Main Street in Belén, New Mexico
Metro by T-Mobile phone service [moved 2023], 706 No. Main Street in Belén, New Mexico
Teriyaki Grill & Phó's Le [2010-2023], 724 No. Main Street in Belén, New Mexico   they are on Facebook   { closed 12/2023 }

temporarily closed - check website for coronavirus epidemic status   Discount Mattress Furniture Company, 830 No. Main Street in Downtown Belén, New Mexico
High Desert Industrial Supply [est. 2012], 830 No. Main Street in Belén, New Mexico
Meat Market at H.D.I., 830 No. Main Street in Belén, New Mexico

Champion Xpress Carwash [chain; ann local 4/2023], 8xx No. Main Street in Belén, New Mexico
Nancy's Mesa Steakhouse & Lounge, 849 No. Main Street in Belén, New Mexico { closed since 2005, new metal roof in 2013 }

Businesses North and West of Belén
WalMart Supercenter Store #1414, #1 I-25 Bypass north of Belén, New Mexico
Dollar Tree discount variety store [chain est. 1986], #5 I-25 Bypass north of Belén, New Mexico
Tidal Wave Auto Spa [chain est. 1999], #5 I-25 Bypass north of Belén, New Mexico   they are on Facebook
Sheriff's Posse Cafe [est. 1991] at the Rodeo Arena #10 I-25 Bypass north of Belén, New Mexico   they are on Facebook
Allsup's Convenience Stores [est. 1956] Store #?? [new 2024], #27 I-25 Bypass - across from WalMart, north of Belén, New Mexico
Taco Bell [chain est. 1962] store #20512, #48 I-25 Bypass north of Belén, New Mexico
INFO: announced 10/2019, opening 4/2020  national chain with 1,600 stores in 44 states, including a dozen in New Mexico  T.S.C. / Tractor Supply Company [opened 4/2020], #49 I-25 Bypass north of Belén, New Mexico
Pete’s Professional Truck & Auto Repair Services [est. 2012], 1101 Don Felipe Road north of Belén, New Mexico   they are on Facebook

Road Runner Pit Stop & Coyote Liquor c-store [est. 5/2008, #51 I-25 Bypass north of Belén, New Mexico  they are on Facebook
Pit Stop Grill [added 10/2013], #51 I-25 Bypass north of Belén, New Mexico
green chiles are pecan-smoked, open 1130am every day, newly open for breakfast Sat-Sun 830am-1130am  Fat Sat's serves Boyd's Coffee  Fat Sat's has a full bar setup  Fat Sat's Bar & Grill [1/2009-2022?], #53 I-25 Bypass north of Belén, New Mexico   { closed & website given up }

Rancho Cielo development outside Belén, New Mexico {overpass construction halted 2/2010}
Signet Solar, Inc. of California factory & solar farm at Rancho Cielo { cancelled April 2010 }

De La Reina / Jardin de Belen housing development [ann. 2018 by Westway Homes USA, now under LGI Homes]
next to I-25 and Exit 195 in Belén, NM
Belén Sand & Gravel / Veguita Sand & Gravel - ready mix concrete supplier, 70 Don Luis Trujillo Blvd. in Belén, NM
Iglesia Evangelica Christiana, 60 Don Luis Trujillo Blvd. in Belén, NM   they are on Facebook

    Bank of Belén, New Mexico [est. 1992]    announced in
September 2006
changing its name to		    MyBank {with a leaf}    which
announced in
August 2018
purchase by		    United Business Bank [est. 2004] of Walnut Creek, California    

  Ranchers Banks [est. 1960] of Belén, NM {9 branches in New Mexico} - RanchersBanks.com domain given up   and     First State Bank of New Mexico [est. 1922] - FSBNM.com domain given up  announced in
December 2005
their merger
to form the new		First Community Bank of New Mexico [formed 12/2005] - fcbNM.com domain given up    
which wasacquired inJanuary 2011 byU.S. Bancorp.

  

Businesses north on Highway 314
GOLD STAR: Craig Tires fixes your flat tire for FREE! (2015)  Craig Independent Tire Co. [est. 1981], 19236 Highway 314 in Belén, New Mexico
Burritos Alinstante [est. 1989], 19337 Highway 314 in Belén, New Mexico
FIRE ALERT!: watch out for the green chili salsa, it has jalapeńos in it !!  INFO: open 8am-8pm Mon-Sat, 8am-3pm Sundays  Big Mike's Grill & More [moved from RC 4/2019], 19388 Highway 314 in Belén, New Mexico
Charlie's Paint & Body Shop [est. 1967] 925 Martha Jean Road, off Highway 314 in Belén, New Mexico
Hub City Grill [2016-2017], 19388 Highway 314 in Belén, New Mexico { closed }  they are still on Facebook (2020)
Zia Drive-In Theater [Oct 1951-Sept 1968], 19398 Highway 314 in Belén, New Mexico   click here for photograph (in a new window)
BLACK STAR: employees at Ranchero Builders Supply are racist pin-heads  Ranchero Builders Supply, 19404 Highway 314 in Belén, New Mexico
Monarch Equipment, Inc. 1330 No. Gabaldón Road in Belén, New Mexico
Native Sun Nursery on Highway 314 north of Los Chavez, New Mexico { closed early 2010 }
Sandy's Nursery [4/2012-Fall 2013] on Highway 314 north of Los Chavez, New Mexico

Community of Los Chavez, New Mexico 87002 [founded 1739]
along NM Highway 314 north of Belén; population: 5,033 (2000 census).
Los Chavez Community entry at Wikipedia
Los Chavez Community Assn. [est. 2002?]   { website given up prior to 12/2022 }
Los Chavez, New Mexico Volunteer Fire Dept. [est. 1962]
Sandia Self Storage, 19461 NM Highway 314 in Los Chavez, New Mexico
Manzano Landscape & Commercial Maintenance [est. 1995], 19461 NM Highway 314 in Los Chavez, New Mexico
A-Frame Coffee & Nursery, 19471 NM Highway 47 in Los Chavez, New Mexico   they are on Facebook
Belén [NM] Moose Lodge #1680, 19482 NM Highway 314 in Los Chavez, New Mexico
Mathews Meat Processing, 19484 NM Highway 314 in Los Chavez, New Mexico
Perfection Sheet Metal, 19525 Highway 314 in Los Chavez, New Mexico
GOLD STAR: very good neighbors; do excellent work  Daylight Electric & Appliance Inc. [est. 1997], 19533 NM Highway 314 in Los Chavez, New Mexico
Greg’s BBQ [est. 2014], 19543 NM Highway 314 in Los Chavez, New Mexico - moved to Main Street Belen 9/2019
Adelante Bargain Square thrift store [moved from LL 7/2020], 19554 NM Highway 314 in Los Chavez, New Mexico
Sears Hometown Store, 19554 NM Highway 314 in Los Chavez, New Mexico   { liquidation sale 2/2020, homepage gone 6/2020 }
New Mexico Tractor Sales (John Deere Equipment Dealer), 19560 NM Highway 314 in Los Chavez, New Mexico
INFO: Eagle's Avenue has bands once a month - $5 door fee   Eagle's Avenue restaurant/hall [open 1/2024], 19586 NM Highway 314 in Belén, New Mexico   phone 505/600-9503
Performance Automotive dba Mojo Rod & Custom [est. 1987], 19611 NM Highway 314 in Los Chavez, New Mexico   local dealer for national Interstate Batteries [est. 1952]
Dennis Chavez Elementary School, 19670 NM Highway 314 in Los Chavez, New Mexico
{ school moved temporarily to 900 Esperanza Drive, off No. Main Street in Belén (2022) }
Valley Tractor - (New Holland & Bush Hog sales), 19687 NM Highway 314 in Los Chavez, New Mexico    local dealer for national Interstate Batteries [est. 1952]
Toby's Doors [est. 1972], 19707 NM Highway 314 in Los Chavez, New Mexico
Old Mill Western Mercantile, 19763 NM Highway 314 in Los Chavez, New Mexico

symbol for airport   Mid-Valley Airpark on NM Highway 314 in Los Chavez/Los Lunas, New Mexico

Local Media
K.A.B.Q. 1350-AM progressive talk radio in Albuquerque, NM
K.A.R.S. 860-AM 'The Heart of New Mexico' radio [est. 10/1961; gone circa 2020] in Belén, NM
K.B.N.M. 98.7-FM 'The Eagle' radio station [est. 3/2006] in Belén, NM
K.L.V.O. 97.7-FM 'Radio Lobo' Spanish-language radio in Belén , NM
K.V.L.K. 90.9-FM {& K.Q.L.V. 105.5-FM} 'K-Love' Christian radio in Belén, NM

weekly Valencia County News-Bulletin newspaper [est. 1910 as twice-weekly, cut to weekly 4/2013] in Belén, NM - delivers to 15,000 families weekly


Agriculture & Construction Trades
Belén, NM area contractors list
AMPM Services 24/7 Plumbing Heating & Cooling in Belén, New Mexico {website parked}   AMPM Services 24/7 Plumbing Heating & Cooling in Belén, New Mexico - phone 505-710-9429
Belén [NM] Glass & Mirror, 701 No. Main Street in Downtown Belén, New Mexico   { closed 5/2023 }

BLACK STAR: owners and employees here are reactionary, racist pin-heads  C.E.M.C.O. Turbo VSI Crushers [est. 1962, sold 10/2023], 80 Don Luis Trujillo Blvd. in Belén, New Mexico
is now owned by Superior Industries, Inc. [est. 1972] of Morris, MN

D.L.M. Roofing [est. 1995] in Belén, New Mexico  D.L.M. Roofing [est. 1995] in Belén, New Mexico is Daniel Lucero - phone 505-252-1215
Husky Drilling Co. [est. 1988] + Husky Well & Pump Service + Husky Landscaping Services, 707 E. River Road in Belén, New Mexico
New Mexico Travertine Quarry [est. 1985] in West Belén, New Mexico
BLACK STAR: employees at Ranchero Builders Supply are racist pin-heads  Ranchero Builders Supply in Belén, NM
Rotorooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup [est. 1935] for Belén, New Mexico
Sisneros Brothers Mfg. [est. 1990] in Belén, New Mexico
Sol Energy solar hardware installation & maintenance in Belén, New Mexico  Sol Energy in Belén, New Mexico is Jeremy Martinez - phone 505-319-3318
INFO: 606 Baca Avenue - open 8-5 Mon thru Sat - phone 505/864-4478  Tabet Lumber & Concrete True Value Hardware in Downtown Belén, New Mexico
Valley Fence Co. in Albuquerque & Belén, NM
Yucca Veterinary Medical Center [est. 2013, moved 2019], 1837 Camino del Llano in Belén, New Mexico


Local Lodging
former Best Western Motel, on Camino del Llano at I-25 exit 191 in West Belén, NM
derelict Freeway Inn Motel on Main Street in Belén, NM { closed since 2006, torn down 2013 }
Baymont by Wyndham Hotel, 2110 Camino del Llano at I-25 exit 191 in West Belén, NM
former Holiday Inn Express, 2110 Camino del Llano at I-25 exit 191 in West Belén, NM { sold to another chain }
Hub Motel, 601 No. Main Street in Downtown Belén, NM { torn down 2017 }
La Mirada Hotel B&B & RV Park in West Belén, NM {website given up 2014}
long-vacant Nancy's Mesa Inn Motel, 849 No. Main Street in Belén, NM { closed since 2005; new roof 10/2013 }
Super 8 by Wyndham Motel [est. 1990], 428 So. Main Street in Downtown Belén, NM
Chavez Estate B&B [built circa 1912, opened 2009], 1207 So. Main Street in Downtown Belén, NM

Culture & History

Belen, New Mexico book from Images of America  "Belen, New Mexico (Images of America)" [2013]
by Baldwin G. Burr
Arcadia Publng 9¼x6½ pb [10/2013] for $17.54
Plaza Vieja and Colonial Church of Belén, New Mexico book by Samuel E. Sisneros  "The Plaza Vieja and Colonial Church of Nuestra Seńora
de Belén, New Mexico" [2018] by Samuel E. Sisneros
CreateSpace 11x8½ pb [5/2018] for $18.39
                             

historic Felipe Chavez Hacienda [built 1860] in Downtown Belén, NM
historic Pastime Theater [open Dec 1913] in Downtown Belén, NM - operated by T.P. Davis
historic Ońate Theatre [built 1932] in Downtown Belén, NM {recently Harla May's Fat Boy Grill, 2004-2015}   click here for photograph (in a new window)
historic Cortez Theater [built 1939] in Downtown Belén, NM {now Hub Furniture [est. 1949]}   click here for photograph (in a new window)
historic Kuhn Hotel [built 1918; possible demolition 2023], 100 E. Reinkin Avenue in Downtown Belén, NM   click here for photograph (in a new window)

                             

Belén, New Mexico Harvey House Museum - modern color photo  Belen Harvey House Museum: admission is free (donations accepted); closed Monday, open 12:30-3:30pm Tues-Sat, 1-3pm on Sunday  Harvey House Museum [built 1910], 104 No. First Street in Belén, New Mexico
Harvey House Museum Movie Room: Movies Made in Belén [exhibit opened 10/2019]
  Fred's Whistle Stop Cafe [open 7-10/2023]   7/2023   { closed 10/2023, possibly temporary }
at the Harvey House Museum in Belén, New Mexico

100th Anniversary History of the Belén, New Mexico Harvey House articles
in the Valencia County News-Bulletin, June 2010
Part 1 (June 2) •• Part 2 (June 9)

Harvey House Restaurants Page at 'Readers of The Purple Sage' Bookstore

Harvey Girls book by Lesley Poling-Kempes  "The Harvey Girls: Women Who Opened the West" [1989]
by Lesley Poling-Kempes
Treasure Chest 9x6 pb [9/91] for $10.17
Paragon House 9x6 pb [9/91] out of print/used
Paragon House hardcover [11/89] out of print/used
Images of America Fred Harvey Houses of the Southwest book by Richard Melzer  "Images of America: Fred Harvey Houses of The Southwest" [2008]
by Richard Melzer
Arcadia Publng 9x6½ pb [11/2008] for $14.95
Touring The West With The Fred Harvey Company book by Paul & Kathleen Nickens  "Touring The West With The Fred Harvey Co. & The Santa Fe Railway"
[2008] by Paul & Kathleen Nickens
Schiffer Publng 11x8½ pb [11/2008] for $21.36
Appetite For America, Fred Harvey book by Stephen Fried  "Appetite For America: How Visionary Businessman Fred Harvey Built A
Railroad Hospitality Empire That Civilized The Wild West" [2010]
by Stephen Fried
Bantam 9¼x6 pb [5/2011] for $12.24
Bantam 9¼x6½ hardcover [3/2010] for $17.82
                             

Downtown Belén Arts District
Belén Arts District [est. 2019], along Becker Avenue in Downtown Belén, New Mexico   they are on Facebook
organizer & sponsor Explore Belén grassroots group
Belen Harvey House [built 1901, open 1910-39] Museum [est. 1985], 104 First Street in Belén, NM
INFO: 8am-12noon; sponsored by Harvey Harvey House Museum; art & crafts demos & sales, musicians, free breakfast burritos  Saturday Mornings on Becker Avenue [launched March 2022]
INFO: currently open Saturdays 11am-2pm or by appointment (6/2022)   Silver-Bar Studios Art Gallery [open 2021], 106 Becker Avenue in the Historic Arts District of Belén, NM
Through The Flower [non-profit est. 1978] at the TTF Art Space [open July 2019], 107 Becker Avenue in the Belén [NM] Arts District
Judy Chicago's Wo/Manhouse 2022 exhibit, 402 No. Fifth Street in Belén, NM  { closed }
8/2022 local TV interview of Megan & artist about Wo/ManHouse 50th [23:58]
Hub City Art Collective, 112 Becker Avenue in the Belén [NM] Arts District   they are on Facebook   { closed 10/2023 }

historic Central Hotel [est. 1909] 114 Becker Avenue in the Belén [NM] Arts District
Central Parlour ballroom event space [restored 2012], 114 Becker Avenue in the Belén [NM] Arts District
INFO: open Thursday-Sunday from Noon to 5pm  Jaramillo Vineyards Tasting Room [open 8/2018], 114 Becker Avenue in the Belén [NM] Arts District

Judy Chicago's residence & former gallery in the historic Belén Hotel [built 1907], 200 Becker Avenue in the Belén [NM] Arts District
The GRID Gallery [opening in March 2020], 208 W. Becker Avenue in the Belén [NM] Arts District   they are on Facebook
LGBTQ 'rainbow' flag used in Gay Pride parades, etc.  INFO: hosted by GRID Gallery; official events from 3pm to 6pm on Saturday  LGBTQ Pride Rainbow Walk [24 June 2023 = #3] on Becker Avenue in the Belén [NM] Arts District

Sugar Bowl Lanes bowling alley [est. 1954, closed 2008, burned down 7/2020], 219 Becker Avenue in the Belén [NM] Arts District    10/2020 Letter To The Editor in the Valencia County News Bulletin
watch 5/2018 Sugar Bowl Lanes docushort [3:30] at YouTube
Belén [NM] Public Library [est. 1966], 333 Becker Avenue  main Belén library telephone 505-966-2600
Studio 508 artist residence, studio & gallery [est. 11/2018], 508 Becker Avenue in the Belén [NM] Arts District   artist Kelly Cross is on Facebook
Belén Art League [], 509 Becker Avenue in the Belén [NM] Arts District
Books On Becker nonprofit [], 513 Becker Avenue in the Belén [NM] Arts District is run by Friends of The Belén Library [est. 1983]
Bugg Lights [est. 1972, donated 5/2014] Museum [moved 6/2019, closed 12/2023], 513 Becker Avenue in the Belén [NM] Arts District   they are on Facebook
Rita's New Mexican Restaurante, 528 Becker Avenue in Downtown Belén, New Mexico   INFO: open 7am-2pm seven days   menu photos
Gaze Pop-Up Art Gallery [] in the Belén [NM] Arts District   they are on Facebook

Hub City TumbleWeed Art Festival [May 2020 = #1] in Downtown Belén, New Mexico          Belén Second Saturday Rainbow Art Walk - 4pm-8pm in the Belén [NM] Arts District          Belén Scarecrow Festival [Oct 2022 = #4] in the Downtown Arts District of Belén, New Mexico

                             

Artists & Authors and Other Important/Famous People

artist & feminist Judy Chicago [b. 1939] has lived in Belén, New Mexico since 1996

Carol Fisher Fine Art Photography in Belén, New Mexico
Butch Phillips Photography in Belén, NM
Belén [NM] Art League [est. 1956]
Trails End Framing & Gallery in Downtown Belén, New Mexico
Jasmin's Treasure online gallery [est. 2009] of Belén, New Mexico
artist Brent Jeffrey Thomas of Belén, New Mexico
Visual Escapes - photography by Heidi Small of Belén, New Mexico
phone 505-861-5815  Richard E. Schnitkey, environmental photography
artist David Coker teaches at UNM-VC

                             

Hollywood actress Gloria Castillo {Kadison} [1933-78]
born in Belén, NM in 1933; credits [1954-67] at IMDb • Wikipedia

Wall Street's War with Middle Class America book by James L. Marsis & DeForest W. Colegrove  
"Wall Street's War With Middle America: A Thirty Year History" [2013]
by James L. Marsis & Belén resident Dr. DeForest W. 'Bud' Colegrove
Kindle Edition from Amazon Digital Services [12/2013] for $4.99
CreateSpace 7¾x5 pb [11/2013] for $10.80

Bill Martin, Magic & Escape Artist of Belén, New Mexico { website given up }

died from the Wuhan 2019-nCoV coronavirus  Dr. Roland Kent Sanchez, MD [died 10/2020]
died from the Wuhan 2019-nCoV coronavirus  Dr. Jessica Sanchez, MD [died 9/2020]

sci-fi author Walter Jon Williams of Belén, New Mexico
browse books • Wikipedia entry • official homepage

Organizations
Greater Belén [NM] Chamber of Commerce
Belén [NM] Elks Lodge #2499 [], 19513 Highway 314 in Los Chavez   { no longer active 2022 }
Masons Rio Abajo Lodge #17, 607 Goebel Avenue in Downtown Belén, New Mexico
Belén [NM] Moose Lodge #1680, 19482 Highway 314 in Los Chavez
La Merced Moose Family Center Lodge 2550 & Chapter 2210 in Rio Communities
American Legion Secundino Maldonado Post 81, ?? Baca Avenue {moved 9/2012} in Downtown Belén, New Mexico
The Hub Community Theatre [est. ??] of Belén, New Mexico
National Guard Armory {3rd Battalion, 200th Air Defense Artillery; est. 1949} in Belén, New Mexico
Our Lady of Belén Parish Catholic Church [est. 1793]
BLACK STAR: these fascists are in willful violation of 'separation of church and state' and are committed to putting 'their people' in every elected office in Valencia county  Calvary Chapel of Rio Grande Valley [est. 1994], 19381 Highway 314 in Belen, New Mexico   coffee shop is on Facebook [est. 1/2011]
Rotary Club of Belén, New Mexico [est. 1937]
Valencia Flying and Retrieval Society {hot air ballooning}

New Mexico Boys & Girls Ranches [est. 1944] south of Belén, New Mexico
.. weather ..

The Terrain
where exactly IS Belén, New Mexico? (from Mapquest)
a map of the Belén, NM area (from Mapquest)

photos taken December 2004 from atop the west mesa
looking north • looking east • looking south
the far whitish water tank in the enlarged middle picture (3" down, 1½" from right) is adjacent to my house in RC

Communities North of Belén, NM

City of Albuquerque, New Mexico [est. 1706] Travel Links Page
Albuquerque, New Mexico Food & Beverage Links Pages

The Pueblo of Isleta Tuei [est. circa 1300]

Village of Bosque Farms [est. April 1975]
Village of Bosque Farms, New Mexico official website
Bosque Farms, NM entry at Wikipedia

Town of Peralta, New Mexico 87042 [incorp. March 2007]
Peralta, NM entry at Wikipedia

Community of Tomé Land Grant, New Mexico 87060
[est. 1650 & again in 1739]
Tomé-Adelino Community entry at Wikipedia

Communities South of Belén, New Mexico

Jarales, New Mexico 87023
Las Nutrias, New Mexico 87062
Tierra Grande, New Mexico
Veguita, New Mexico 87062

City of Socorro, New Mexico 87801 [founded circa 1620, incorp. 1884]
Socorro County [NM] Chamber of Commerce
more detail about the Socorro, New Mexico area

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