Belen: The Manufacturing Engine of New Mexico

Belen is an ideal location for any business looking to move products or services, either by rail, air or highway. With three exits along Interstate 25, a major transportation route to Mexico, and home to the third largest transcontinental hub for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Rail line, this small city with semi-rural charm has connections to the major commerce centers of the southwest. In addition, the city is located just 35 miles from the major Metro New Mexico hub, Albuquerque, and 30 miles north of Socorro, with its cluster of high-technology research at world-renowned New Mexico Institute of Science and Technology (New Mexico Tech).

And, the city is getting greener!  Signet Solar, a large solar parts manufacturer, recently announced expansion of their operations to Rancho Cielo, a development on the north side of the city, with an intial ramp up of 200 employees by 2010 to an eventual 400 at full capacity.   

With 3 industrial parks around the Belen area (a 200-acre park located at the municipal airport, a 400-acre park directly off of Interstate 25 and a 200-acre park with rail access east of the city), Belen is ideally suited for small and large manufacturers and high tech industries. It is also a great location for distribution centers and for major retailers.

Let Belen Economic Development Corporation help you explore the southern end of Metro New Mexico. Our non-profit organization seeks to bring economic-base companies to Belen and the surrounding area. Contact us at belenedc@belenedc.org, or call 505-459-6159.

Belen at a Glance