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Goju Ryu celebrates 25 years in business

Janis Marston-News-Bulletin photo: Richard and Cindy Long have marked a quarter of a century of teaching karate at the Belen Goju Ryu Karate. The Longs stand before a memorial for their daughter along a wall of the dojo.

Richard and Cindy Long have overcome personal tragedy to succeed in business and build a network of devoted friends and fans, as well as amass an impressive number of trophies for their karate students.

Hub City Music Fest

The 2013 Hub City Music Fest and carnival will be held Friday, May 31, through Sunday, June 2, at the Heart of Belen Plaza. There will be live music, entertainment, local arts and crafts, food and drinks, games, contests and prizes.

Summer Food Service Programs

Whether it's a nutritious breakfast or a warm lunch, children between the ages of 1 and 18 once again can receive free meals at multiple sites throughout Valencia County school districts.

Library programs

Things are going to get a bit dirty for participants of the Belen Public Library's Summer Reading Program "Dig into Reading," Tuesday, June 4, through Tuesday, July 30.

Summertime fun in Valencia County

The city of Belen is hosting its summer recreation programs from 8 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, June 11 through Friday, July 19. Activities will be for children ages 5 to 13. Registration is $75 per child, which includes swimming every Friday, except July 5, all field trip admissions, arts and craft supplies and 88 hours of paid supervision..

Noticias (05/23/13)

ARTS THURSDAY, MAY 23 THE SPECIAL ORCHESTRA will hold a spring benefit show will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Valencia Sheriff’s Posse Hall in Belen. The guest stars…[Read more]

Deaths and funerals (05/23/13)

Genevieve “BB” Alderete 1927-2013 Genevieve “BB” Alderete, age 85, a resident of Los Lunas, passed away on Sunday, May 19. She was a great cook and enjoyed going to the…[Read more]

Sanchezes mark silver wedding anniversary

Geri Lynn and Gerald Sanchez: At their wedding

Gerald and Geri Lynn Sanchez, of Belen, celebrated their silver wedding anniversary on Thursday, May 21. They were married at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church in 1988 and have made their home in Belen.