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Belen council ratifies contracts for city manager, fire chief and city clerk after executive session

Belen City Council · February 2, 2026
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Summary

After an executive session on personnel, the Belen City Council unanimously approved contracts for City Manager Roseann Peralta, Fire Chief Charles Cox and City Clerk/Treasurer Dorothy Flores (the clerk's contract was approved with an amendment).

The Belen City Council voted on Feb. 2 to approve employment contracts for three appointed city officials following an executive session held under the Open Meetings Act §10‑15‑1(H)(2).

The council unanimously approved a contract for City Manager Roseann Peralta on a motion by Councilor Frank F. Ortega, and later approved a contract for Fire Chief Charles Cox (moved by Councilor Rudy M. Espinoza). Councilors then approved the contract for City Clerk/Treasurer Dorothy Flores with an amendment; all votes were recorded as yes. The council had entered executive session at 7:06 p.m. and reconvened at 8:04 p.m.

The meeting record does not include contract terms or salary figures in the public minutes; the clerk’s contract was noted as amended prior to approval.