Noticias

Operation Tiny Tots

The Daniel D. Fernandez VFW Post 9676, 1201 N.M. 314, in Los Lunas is hosting its fourth annual “Operation Tiny Tots,” which is a collection of items for infants and toddlers, specifically for newborns up to 3 years old. Donations of diapers and formula, new or gently-used clothing items and other infant care essentials will be appreciated. The VFW will be collecting physical items at the post during the first three Saturdays in March. For those who cannot visit in person, they are also accepting monetary donations through their local website at vfw9676.org. They have also created an Amazon registry to make it easier for the public to assist with donations from any location using VFW Post 9676 Operation Tiny Tots.

St. Patrick’s Day Hot Air Balloon Rallye

The 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Hot Air Balloon Rallye will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 13-15, at Belen Eagle Park, 305 Eagle Lane. Events will begin at 7 a.m.

Fiddlers & Musicians

Fiddlers and Musicians of New Mexico will perform from 2-5 p.m., Saturday, March 14, at the Bosque Farms Community Center. Music, dancing, snacks and fun! $3 at the door.

Teeniors

Teeniors will be hosting a quick question and answer coaching for help with your phone or computer from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Thursday, March 19, at the Bosque Farms Community Center.

Monthly movie

The Bosque Farms Public Library, 1455 W. Bosque Loop, is showing “Moana” for its monthly movie at 4 p.m., Friday, March 20, in the community room. Popcorn is provided for free.

Spring craft fair

Horizon Church Spring Craft Fair is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, March 21, at the church, 1070 Bosque Farms Blvd. They are accepting vendors. Contact Cheri Kulp at 505-527-3255.

Fiddlers & Musicians

Fiddlers and Musicians of New Mexico will perform from 2-5 p.m., Sunday, March 22, at the Bosque Farms Community Center. Music, dancing, snacks and fun! $3 at the door.

Movie matinee

A movie matinee of “Matilda” and “BFG” will be shown at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 25, at the Belen Public Library, 333 Becker Ave.

Mad Hatter Scholarship Tea

Tickets are on sale for the Belen Art League’s Mad Hatter Scholarship Tea, which will be held Sunday, March 22, with two seatings, noon and 2:30 p.m. Ticket price is $20, children 10 and younger are $10. There will be an art raffle, door prizes and hat contest. Tickets must be paid prior to event. Pay in person at 509 Becker Ave., Belen, or call 505-861-0217.

Candidate forum

A candidate forum featuring Democrats, Republicans and Independents running in the Primary Election will be held from 2-4 p.m., Saturday, March 28, at the Belen Public Library, 222 Becker Ave., Belen. This event is free and open to the public.

Death of the Messiah Passion Play

The annual Passion Play, “Death of the Messiah,” is scheduled to be performed at 4 p.m., Saturday, March 21, at the Los Lunas Transportation Center, 101 Courthouse Road, Los Lunas; at 6 p.m., Saturday, March 28, at Our Lady of Guadalupe parish hall in Peralta; and at 7 p.m., Friday, April 3, and at 4 p.m., Saturday, April 4, at the Belen High School auditorium. Admission to the performances are free but donations are accepted.

Plumb Adequate

Plumb Adequate will perform from 7-9 p.m., Saturday, March 28, at the Bosque Farms Community Center. $5 donation.

Belen Cutoff presentation

Historian and author John Taylor will hold a presentation on the Belen Cutoff at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 31, at the Bosque Farms Community Center.