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Residents, staff deliver community updates; Cox warns of county burn ban

Belen City Council · April 6, 2026
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Summary

Public commenters and department staff provided updates: Fire Chief Charles Cox warned of a Valencia County burn ban through June; Parks Director Greg Coon reported a large Easter Egg Hunt turnout; the library opened a student art show and the Animal Safety Committee invited public participation.

During the public comment portion of the meeting, several community and city staff speakers provided updates. Fire Chief Charles Cox "advised of Burn Ban for Valencia County until June," alerting residents to the seasonal restriction. Parks and Recreation Director Greg Coon thanked volunteers for the Easter Egg Hunt, reporting about 22,000 eggs and roughly 600–800 children in attendance.

Library Director Kathleen Pickering announced that a local student art show is on display through May. Richard Knittle from the Animal Safety Committee invited interested residents to attend committee meetings. These remarks were informational; council recorded no formal actions tied to the public comments.

Residents seeking more detail on the burn ban or on animal-safety meetings were directed to contact the relevant city offices.