Farmers market manager needed
For more than 10 years, the Belen Farmers Market was the first of its kind in Valencia County to provide fresh, locally grown produce and goods to residents.
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Belen High School to be first in state to add a prenatal clinic for students
The Belen High School's school based health center will be the first in the state to add a prenatal clinic to the long list of comprehensive health care and wellness services provided to students.
Peralta resident uses talent for good
He's been a painter since he could pick up a paint brush, but Franklin Bivens' preferred medium is spray paint.
Hotchkiss on paid leave, BHS hiring
Belen High School is finishing off the remaining seven weeks in the school year with a new set of administrators.
Expressing your chi
At the end of a busy work week as a nurse, Anita Smith's pastime makes her feel relaxed, free and even re-energized.
Belen to change 1,600 addresses in city to comply with state statute
Belen city officials are gearing up to change more than 1,600 addresses of residents and businesses to comply with state statute.
Belen dropout rates increase, graduation rates steady with fewer students
Although dropout rates increased slightly and graduation rates remained the same, enrollment numbers in Belen Schools were what caught school administrators' attention.
BHS teacher receives high praise, honor
She sat clutching the letter in her hands, crying.
Pack of dogs near La Promesa causing problems
Belen Schools administrators are on high alert due to a pack of dogs that reportedly mauled a small dog last month, roaming Veguita neighborhoods near La Promesa Elementary School, located in northern Socorro County.
Benefit rodeo scheduled
The Casper Baca Rodeo Co. is hosting the Matt Clouser Benefit Rodeo for one of its own professional bull riders.
Belen senior is a finalist for National Merit Scholar
One Belen High School valedictorian has been named a finalist in the running to be a National Merit Scholar.
Memorial recognizes historic breed
For Donald A. Chavez, it's been a long, arduous 30 years worth of work coming to fruition at the New Mexico legislative session.
Bill, sponsored by Baldonado, to increase poaching penalties
Trophy poaching and wanton waste of game might result in a fourth degree felony for violators if House Bill 55 is passed.
Belen Schools researching ways to keep district students, staff safe
Belen Schools officials are busy implementing suggestions two board of education members made about making schools safer for students.
Former student is new principal at H. T. Jaramillo School
The classrooms and halls of Henry T. Jaramillo Community School ring with childhood memories for one Belen native.
Half of Belen residents qualify for housing
With half of Belen's population earning less than 60 percent of the area median income, it's not a surprise that home ownership has declined and renter-occupied housing has increased within the last 10 years.
Learning a trade; focusing on the future
This classroom doesn't contain row after row of desks and chairs in front of a chalkboard.
Bringing awareness to inner beauty
There wasn't a swipe of mascara, a brush of blush or a smear of lipstick amongst more than 100 female students, staff and teachers at Belen High School on Thursday.
BPD photo featured in calendar
Even though the month of March is just a few days away, the calendar hanging in Lenore Pena's office has been turned to that page since January.
Sports bar to open in Belen in mid-March
Residents will have one more place to watch their favorite sports team on the big screen with a beer, steak or a pastry in hand once Moonrakers opens its doors in mid-March on the west side of Interstate 25 in Belen.