Community Corner
🌱 Belen church community remembers devoted veteran and former APD sergeant.
Happening soon: Breakfast Bags for Belen on the Belen Patch calendar

Good day Belen! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
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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!)
- 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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📸 Around Belen
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Belen
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★ Featured events ★
- Breakfast Bags for Belen →
731 N Main St, Belen
3:30 pm
Tuesday October 13
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Other local events
- 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 Night Study →
302 S Main St, Belen
6:00 pm - Vespers Service →
302 S. Main St., Belen
6:45 pm
Wednesday September 30
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
📣 Belen Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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 - 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
Thursday October 1
Saturday October 17
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 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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