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Belen swears in Andrew Rodriguez as chief of police

Belen City Council · May 4, 2026
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Andrew Rodriguez was sworn in as Belen's new chief of police during the May 4 council meeting. Judge Keith Norwood administered the oath and Mayor Robert Noblin welcomed Rodriguez to the post.

Andrew Rodriguez was sworn in as the City of Belen's new chief of police during the council's May 4 meeting. Judge Keith Norwood administered the oath of office in the opening ceremony and Mayor Robert Noblin welcomed Rodriguez at the meeting.

Mayor Robert Noblin noted the appointment and extended the council's welcome: "Welcomed the new Chief to the City of Belen," he said. The swearing-in followed routine roll call and the Pledge of Allegiance. No formal vote on the appointment was recorded in the meeting minutes provided; the oath and welcome occurred as part of the meeting's opening proceedings.

The new chief's installation concluded the ceremonial portion of the meeting; the council proceeded to its regular agenda, including staff introductions, contract approvals and capital project awards.