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🌱 Why Belen High chose David Sweet to lead Eagles athletics
Belen, New Mexico Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Belen! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Belen High chose David Sweet to lead Eagles athletics
- Discover how many low-cost recreation spots are right in Belen
Also on today's calendar: Mark Masters Comedy: (Headliner) Comedy Compound Show in Belen, NM and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 99 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Hot; a stray p.m. t-shower, temps: high: 98, low: 68.
- Sunday: A stray afternoon t-shower, with a high of 89 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Sweet deal; BHS hires new athletic director (news-bulletin.com subscription) — Belen High School has hired 31-year-old David Sweet as its new athletic director, bringing experience from Aztec and a strong focus on character and academics. Selected from 14 candidates, Sweet hopes to start by July 1, once his family relocates to Belen. His plans include continuing a student-athlete advisory group and emphasizing doing “the right thing” on and off the field. 
• Recreating all year long in Valencia County (news-bulletin.com subscription) — From the Belen Community Center and Eagle Park to the Eagles Natatorium and local shooting range, Belen residents have a wide range of affordable recreation options close to home. This guide also highlights nearby Los Lunas, Meadow Lake, Bosque Farms, and other Valencia County parks, with hours, prices, and contacts so you can plan activities year-round.
📸 Around Belen
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Upcoming Events in
Belen
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★ Featured events ★
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Mr. Ray Reads Bilingual →
Belen Public Library, 333 Becker Ave, Belen
3:00 pm
Monday June 15
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Other local events
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Illumination Station VBS 2026
First Los Lunas First Baptist Church Los Lunas, 914 Los Lentes Rd SE, Los Lunas, NM, 87031, United States
9:00 am -
Mark Masters Comedy: (Headliner) Comedy Compound Show in Belen, NM →
Hub City Brewing Co., 202 De Soto Ave, Belen
7:00 pm -
Free Children's Guitar Lessons →
Belen Public Library, 333 Becker Ave, Belen
10:00 am -
2026 All American Celebration →
Eagle Park, 305 Eagle Ln, Belen
5:00 pm
Monday June 15
Thursday June 18
Saturday June 20
Saturday June 27
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Illumination Station VBS 2026
First Los Lunas First Baptist Church Los Lunas, 914 Los Lentes Rd SE, Los Lunas, NM, 87031, United States
9:00 am -
Breakfast Bags for Belen →
731 N Main St, Belen
3:30 pm
Monday June 15
Tuesday October 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog!
Luke was LOST on June 10, 2026 in Albuquerque, NM 87107 near Carlise and Comanche on Aztec Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to… (Nextdoor Rio Comm) - Update: Pet Reunited
Andre, a dog who went missing in North Valley, NM, has been safely reunited with their family after 23 minutes. More details here https://www… (Nextdoor Rio Comm)
- Belen Consolidated School District posted a job opening for Cook in Belen. Apply here.
- Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Team Member - Restaurant in Belen. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Belen here.
🗞 Nearby News
Los Lunas
- Best Los Lunas, New Mexico Lawyers (bestlawyers.com)
- Audit finds New Mexico state Rep. Brian Baca overpaid, wife collected unqualified stipends at Los Lunas Schools (abqjournal.com)
- LIST: ‘The Boroughs' filming locations (krqe.com)
Albuquerque
- Here's a preview of Albuquerque's newest Westside open space with crazy views of the city - The Paper. (abq.news)
- Big Texan steak challenge comes to Albuquerque this Friday (abqjournal.com)
- Wildland fire training ramps up for Albuquerque cadets as fire danger grows (kob.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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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