City of Belen
Grants Awarded
The City of Belen proposes the development of a pump track adjacent to the City’s existing skatepark, creating a cohesive, multi-use outdoor recreation destination that supports youth engagement, physical activity, and inclusive community spaces. By co-locating the pump track with existing amenities, the project builds on prior public investment while expanding recreational opportunities for a wide range of users, including cyclists, skateboarders, scooter riders, and families. The primary goal of this project is to complete a conceptual design that is site-responsive, safe, and scalable. The design process will be led by American Ramp Company and will include collaborative engagement with City staff to identify a preferred design theme, evaluate site opportunities and constraints, and ensure thoughtful integration with existing park infrastructure. Key considerations will include access and circulation, spectator viewing areas, drainage and grading, user safety, and compatibility with surrounding amenities. A secondary goal is to position the City for future construction funding by producing high-quality visual and technical deliverables. The conceptual design will undergo multiple revisions to align with community goals, site conditions, and budget parameters. Final deliverables will include 2D layouts and 3D renderings that clearly communicate the vision of the project, along with a detailed construction cost estimate broken into individual zones to allow for phased implementation if needed. Through this project, the City of Belen aims to strengthen its recreational infrastructure, promote healthy and active lifestyles, and create a durable, well-planned facility that can be implemented efficiently when construction funding becomes available.
The City of Belen, known as The Hub City, is a municipal government located in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley in central New Mexico. Incorporated in 1918, Belen serves as a regional center for commerce, transportation, and community services, with strategic access to Interstate 25, major rail lines, and regional transportation corridors. The City operates under a Mayor–Council form of government and provides a full range of municipal services, including public safety, public works, parks and recreation, utilities, community development, and administrative services. Belen is committed to responsive, transparent governance and to improving quality of life for residents through infrastructure investment, public safety initiatives, economic development, and community-centered programming. The City of Belen has extensive experience successfully securing, managing, and administering local, state, and federal grants, including funding for infrastructure, parks and recreation, public safety, historic preservation, transportation, and community development projects. Grant management is supported by established financial controls, procurement policies, and reporting procedures that ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and funding requirements. Belen maintains strong partnerships with regional agencies, school districts, nonprofit organizations, local businesses, and state and federal stakeholders to maximize resources and deliver projects that address community needs. Through these collaborations, the City leverages grant funding to support equitable access to services, enhance resilience, and promote sustainable growth. The City of Belen is dedicated to long-term planning, fiscal responsibility, and inclusive community engagement, and is well-positioned to successfully implement and sustain grant-funded initiatives that benefit residents and the broader region.