Belén
As one of the leading communities in Valencia County, the city of Belén has experienced rapid growth and development both residentially and economically. This city is home to major manufacturing operations as well as a host of smaller companies, opening the door to local employment for many of its residents. The Belén area provides recreational facilities for swimming, soccer, volleyball, and tennis. The city’s parks and recreation department also sponsors many leagues and programs and operates a multi-purpose community park that commands exceptional views. Within a short commute there are premier recreational areas for hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, and winter skiing. Even close to home are the Tinnin Hunt Club and a skeet range. Newcomers to Belén will discover a proud city on the verge of an even brighter future.

Bosque Farms
The small village of Bosque Farms on the east bank of the Rio Grande River in the Middle Rio Grande Basin lies on relatively flat land between the river and the upper plateau to the east. The Manzano Mountains are only 15 miles away, ensuring first-class recreational opportunities. The Isleta Indian Reservation wraps around the northern portion of Bosque Farms, and the bright lights of Albuquerque are just six miles north for easy access to cosmopolitan amenities. Incorporated in 1974, the village has grown in recent decades, evolving from an agricultural center into a thriving suburban community. The village has managed to retain its rural character in spite of the commercial expansion that continues to flourish along the Highway 47 corridor. Newcomers will find convenient shopping, entertainment, and recreation within the village but also north and south of the community.

Los Lunas
The seat of government for Valencia County is situated along the west bank of the Rio Grande River just 30 minutes south of downtown Albuquerque. From its historic agricultural roots, Los Lunas has transformed since the latter decades of the 20th century into a growing business center. Most of this growth has been in a westerly direction, although the village has also annexed additional land on the east side of the Rio Grande. Los Lunas is bounded on the north by the Isleta Indian Reservation, and Interstate 25 traverses the west side of the village to ensure a quick trip into Albuquerque. Many of the village residents are commuters into Albuquerque, although local employment opportunities are expanding. The Los Lunas area is home to one of Valencia County’s points of pride, an extension campus for the University of New Mexico.