🌱 Belen church community remembers devoted veteran and former APD sergeant.

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In today's newsletter:

• Belen church community remembers devoted veteran and former APD sergeant.

Also on today's calendar: NFL Flag Registration and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 67 and low of 54 degrees.
• Wednesday: A passing shower or two, temps: high: 68, low: 51.
• Thursday: Warmer; a little morning rain, with a high of 75 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Obituary: Nick Gilbert Montano, Albuquerque Veteran and Former Police Sergeant (news-usa.today) — Belen readers may recognize Calvary Chapel Rio Grande Valley congregant and Vietnam veteran Nick Gilbert Montano, who recently passed away at 78 after a long career with the Albuquerque Police Department. His life is remembered for military and police service, craftsmanship, outdoor passions, and deep Christian faith nurtured in fellowship at the Belen church.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Belen

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday October 13
• Breakfast Bags for Belen →
  731 N Main St, Belen
  3:30 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 30
• NFL Flag Registration →
  Belen NM
  8:00 am
• Craft: Childrens →
  Belen Public Library Children's Room, 333 Becker Ave, Belen
  3:30 pm
• Prayer Meeting →
  302 S Main St, Belen
  6:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Friday Night Study →
  302 S Main St, Belen
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Vespers Service →
  302 S. Main St., Belen
  6:45 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• Thursday Birders
  Central New Mexico Audubon Society, PO Box 30002, Albuquerque
  7:30 am
• Career Advising Pop-Up at South Valley Campus →
  CNM South Valley Campus, South Valley
  10:00 am
• Free Food at the CNM South Valley Food Pantry →
  CNM South Valley Campus, South Valley
  12:00 pm
• Raíces de Resiliencia: Grupo de Primera Generación / Roots of Resilience: First-Generation Group →
  CNM South Valley Campus, SVI-104, South Valley
  3:30 pm
Saturday October 17
• ATV Safety Course →
  Los Lunas River Park, Los Lunas
  8:00 am
• Chapter Meeting →
  American Legion Post 85, 3474A New Mexico 47, Los Lunas
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Has any one seen the Belgian malinois that's been wandering around Mesa Road and high school area near the cemetery??
  My dog got away a few months ago and I believe it's her and I've been looking and I cannot find her. Everyone else has been saying they see her but… (Nextdoor Mesa and Aragon)

• Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser Team Lead in Belen. Apply here.
• Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Belen. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Belen here.

🗞 Nearby News

Los Lunas

• Albuquerque HVAC Company Urges Pre-Winter Checks as Wetter El Niño Season Threatens Older Systems (issuewire.com)

Albuquerque

• Transmission & Distribution (Albuquerque, NM) (news-usa.today)
• Animal Welfare Department Doghouse Drive (kob.com)
• 'La Llorona' to take stage at National Hispanic Cultural Center (krqe.com)

Ok Belen! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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