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Belen in the region of New Mexico with its 7,269 inhabitants is a town in United States - some 1,664 mi or ( 2678 km ) West of Washington , the country's capital city .
Current time in Belen is now 10:53 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " America/Denver " with a UTC offset of -6 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Pueblo, Albuquerque, Azul, Bacaville, and Bernalillo. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Pueblo . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Belen ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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A Minute of New Mexico
There is so much to New Mexico that it is unrealistic to think it could be captured in 60 seconds. But that doesn't mean we can't try. ..
Belen layoffs
Full story: ow.ly ..
USDA trip to Pete's Cafe solar project in Belen, NM 2 16 12.mp4
USDA Rural Development New Mexico State Director, Terry Brunner, travels to Belen, NM to visit a USDA-funded solar installation at Pete's Cafe ..
Sun finally shines on Belen solar project
Belen's city government banked on solar power as the wave of the future installing three solar power dishes that then sat idle for months as a PNM program caught up to the technology. ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Belen, New Mexico
Belen is a city in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States. Belen is Spanish for Bethlehem, and over time has gained the nickname "Hub City" because of the Belen Cutoff of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. The Cutoff made it possible for many more trains to travel east and west across the United States. Prior to the Belen Cutoff, train traffic came through the steep Raton Pass on the Colorado and New Mexico border.
Located at 34.67 -106.78 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Belen (Rail Runner station)
Belen is the southern terminus of the New Mexico Rail Runner Express commuter rail line, located in the center of the town of Belen, New Mexico, near the intersection of Reinken Avenue and Wisconsin Street. It serves residents of Belen and surrounding communities in Valencia County, New Mexico. The station began service on February 2, 2007 as the fifth station on the line. Passengers can connect to shuttles serving Belen, Rio Communities, and Socorro.
Located at 34.66 -106.77 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
KBNM-LP
KBNM-LP (98.7 FM, "Eagle 98") is a low-powered FM radio station based in Belen, New Mexico broadcasting at 100 watts. KBNM airs an oldies music format. It is owned by Tix For Kids, a non-profit group that raises money to buy tickets to concerts and other events for sick children. KBNM streams its signal over the internet from its website. It also broadcasts to Albuquerque on translator K251AU 98.1 FM.
Located at 34.67 -106.76 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Belen High School (Belen, New Mexico)
Belen High School is a high school (grades 9 - 12) in Valencia County, Belen, New Mexico. It was opened as the first public high school in Valencia County. Sports Belen High school's sports teams are both successful on and off the field. The Eagles field teams in football, volleyball, soccer, and cross country in the fall. In the winter basketball and wrestling are offered. Spring sports include baseball/softball, golf, tennis and track and field. And year round there is the cheerleading team.
Located at 34.66 -106.79 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Los Trujillos-Gabaldon, New Mexico
Los Trujillos-Gabaldon is a census-designated place (CDP) in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 2,166 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Albuquerque Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Located at 34.66 -106.76 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
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