Belen, New Mexico is in Valencia County. The city is sometimes known as “hub city” because of the Belen Cutoff of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, which has resulted in an average of more than a hundred trains per day passing through Belen. The community was founded by two Spaniards, Don Diego Torres and Antonio Salazar, naming it Belen, which is Spanish for Bethlehem, in honor of the Biblical town. Belen was incorporated as a village in 1918, a town in 1940, and a city in 1966.
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The city’s official web site features a history and profile of the community, including contacts within its administrative offices, departments and services, as well as city council agendas, minutes, and public announcements. Water bills and court fines may be paid online.
http://www.belen-nm.gov/
Greater Belen Chamber of Commerce
An annual report and membership directory for the non-profit organization is presented, and its board of directors, meeting schedules, and a calendar of events are included.
http://www.belenchamber.org/
Situated on the red bluffs of Valencia County’s west mesa, just above the New Mexico city of Belen, the recreational vehicle park offers overnight, weekly and monthly rates. A park map is featured, and RV sites may be reserved through the web site.
http://www.lamiradarvpark.com/
The location, hours and contacts of the John Deere dealership in Belen, New Mexico are published, and its products, parts, services, and sales policies are featured.
http://nmtractorsales.com/
