Noticias

DWI patrols

New Mexico State Police will be conducting sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols; and registration, insurance, and driver’s license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during January 2026.

Lego Club

The Belen Public Library, 333 Becker Ave., is hosting its Lego Club from 3:30-4:30 p.m. on Thursdays. Kids of all ages are invited to join and must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult.

Free computer assistance at library

The Belen Public Library, 333 Becker Ave., is offering free computer assistance from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays. Visit the circulation desk to book a free 30-minute appointment for help with your computer or smart phone.

N.M. Special Orchestra

The Valencia County chapter of the New Mexico Special Orchestra performs on the second Friday of each month from 3-4:30 p.m. at the Belen Public Library, 333 Becker Ave. in Belen.

Writers group

Join a Valencia County Writers’ Group, which meets at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at the Bosque Farms Community Center, 960 N. Bosque Loop, Bosque Farms. For information, contact symbar@q.com.

Yoga classes in Bosque Farms

Chair and mat yoga, with YogaFit certified instructor Rick Gross, is offered at 4 p.m. every Tuesday at the Bosque Farms Community Center, 950 N. Bosque Loop.

Valencia County Amateur Radio Club

Learn about ham radio, emergency communication, make new friends, get licensed and have fun. For information, visit www.kc5our.com, or call Ginger 505-869-8525.

Free after-school tutoring at the Moose

The La Merced Moose Lodge is offering free after-school tutoring for students, K-12, from 3:30-5 p.m. on Fridays, at the lodge, 306 Rio Communities Blvd. Certified teachers will provide help in math, reading, science and social studies. For information, contact Cindi at 505-304-4860 or cyndia@unm.edu.

MLK celebration

The 33rd annual candlelight vigil, celebration and remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., hosted by the Belen Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Multicultural Commission, will be held at 6 p.m., Monday, Jan. 19, at the Belen Public Library, 333 Becker Ave., in Belen.

Sign up for AlertSense

To sign up for local emergency alerts through AlertSense, residents can go to loslunasnm.gov/VRECC to sign up. AlertSense is a free emergency notification service provided to all residents within Valencia County that will notify you of emergency information through phone calls, text messages, emails and social media. The system will be used to keep you informed of local events that may immediately impact your safety.

St. Philip’s food pantry in Rio Communities

St. Philip’s Food Pantry, 113 La Luna Place, Rio Communities, is open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., every Thursday. Boxes of groceries can be picked up for needy households. Let them know of any home-bound seniors without transportation by calling 505-864-7954.

Textile Thursday

Join Valencia Community Action Network from 4-8 p.m. every Thursday for Textile Thursday at the Meadow Lake Community Center and unwind with yarn. There’s knitting, crochet, loom weaving, embroidery, amigurumi and more. Bring a project or start a new one. Free instruction and materials offered. All ages and skill levels welcome Visit valenciacan.org for more information.

World’s Largest Matanza

The annual Hispano Chamber of Valencia County’s “World’s Largest Matanza” will be held from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 24, at Eagle Park, 305 Eagle Lane, in Belen. The annual event includes live music, team matanza competition, public food competition, vendors and a beer garden. The public is welcome to enjoy food from team competitors throughout the day.