BELEN â Even though there are already several city-owned properties named for people, the Belen City Council approved a new ordinance outlining the process of naming public buildings, parks and monuments.
By a 3-1 vote, with Councilor Ronnie Torres voting against approving the ordinance, the city now has a formal application process, a set of criteria and the creation of a permanent register of the names.
According to the ordinance, applications, which can be submitted by individuals or organizations, must contain identification of the building, park or monument, proposed name and justification for the proposed name, including all available histories, biographies, documents and any other relevant information.