Robert Noblin News Today

A baby box in Hobbs was dedicated in May, and exactly one month ago, the first baby was safely surrendered in it. 

Belen Mayor Robert Noblin said owner Joan Artiaga now has 60 days to salvage what she wants from the property before it will be knocked down.

Biden is set to deliver remarks at Arcosa Wind Towers, a manufacturing facility in the Rio Grande Industrial Park just outside Belen.

After an idea was shared nearly seven years ago about a possible public partnership, it has now become a reality with the grand opening of the new Division II Magistrate Courthouse in Belen.

Belen will get a big economic boost with the expansion of a wind-tower manufacturer into the area, one that will add roughly 250 jobs. Texas-based Arcosa Inc. announced Tuesday its

Starbucks will pay $260,000 up front for these infrastructure improvements, but city councilors agreed to forgo 100 percent of the business’ gross receipt taxes they would pay to Belen until that amount is reimbursed to the company — which is estimated to be about 14 years.

Belen Mayor Robert Noblin announced over the weekend that City Councilor Yvette Padilla passed away. She was 53.

The Belen City Council has put a temporary halt to new applications and zoning certificates for cannabis businesses.

Belen Police Chief James Harris said in his time as chief for nearly three years, he has been honored to lead this particular group of officers.

After a three-hour executive session Tuesday night, the councilors returned to an open meeting just after 10 p.m. to make their decision. No one gave a reason why the fire chief was terminated or why they asked for Salas’ resignation.