Rail Safety Week 2021

The 5th Annual Rail Safety Week takes place from September 20-26, 2021. This year, we're answering all of your rail safety questions, and sharing information on how to reduce injuries and fatalities around trains and railroad tracks.

Passenger Service Returns to Full Schedule

The New Mexico Rail Runner Express resumed its full pre-COVID schedule on Monday, May 24, 2021. The full schedule includes weekend train service.  

Click Here to view the full schedule (PDF)

Please Note: The full schedule cannot be viewed on the mo...

Job Openings

Looking for a career with great benefits? The Rio Metro Regional Transit District is currently seeking Transit Operators / Bus Drivers.

Rio Metro Bus Service Updates

Rio Metro bus service in Sandoval and Valencia Counties has taken measures to ensure that those who need public transit most, will continue to be able to access it. 

In an effort to ensure the safety of employees, contractors and riders of Rio Met...

Express Magazine Special Edition

Read the 15 Year Anniversary edition of Express, the official magazine of the New Mexico Rail Runner Express.

Safe and Healthy Travel

New Mexico Rail Runner Express

The New Mexico Rail Runner Express returned to its full pre-COVID schedule including weekend service on May 24, 2021.  Learn More

Boarding: Stand clear of the doors and allow passengers to disembark before bo...

Rio Rancho Dial-a-Ride Service Update

Children up to age 17 can now ride with any eligible Rio Rancho Dial-a-Ride rider. This update took effect on September 13, 2021.

When scheduling your ride, please let the Reservationist know if you have a child riding with you and the age of the child. Ri...

New Facility to House Bus Operations

Design is well underway for the Valencia County Transit Facility, the soon-to-be home of Rio Metro’s bus services in the county. Read this month's blog post to learn more about the location, use, and design of the building.

Meet Deanna Gonzales, Rio Metro Bus Operator

“I love my job!” That was the first thing Deanna Gonzales said when asked about being a Rio Metro Bus Operator. 

Her enthusiastic statement was followed by, “I take pride in my job every day.” 

Gonza...

Meet Karen Mullins, Rio Metro Dispatcher

“It’s really rewarding. That’s why I like this job,” said Karen Mullins, a Dispatcher in Rio Metro’s Sandoval County office, which provides door-to-door transportation service for seniors and individuals w...

Meet Matthew Wylie, Quality Assurance Coordinator

Safety is the number one priority for Rio Metro, and safety is key to every aspect of the job for Matthew Wylie, Quality Assurance Coordinator for the Rio Metro Regional Transit District and New Mexico Rail Runner Express. 

“My first day...

Mandatory Face Coverings on Rio Metro Buses

Beginning Monday, May 18, 2020 all Rio Metro passengers are required to wear face coverings in order to board its buses. These measures are being taken in adherence and with respect to the state requirement that face coverings be worn in public. ...

Rio Metro Temporarily Eliminates Bus Fares

Effective Tuesday, March 17, Rio Metro Regional Transit District buses and Dial-a-Ride services in Valencia and Sandoval Counties will be fare-free until further notice. 

In response to the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this will reduce ca...

Rio Metro Developing Micromobility Plan

Rio Metro Regional Transit District is evaluating how micromobility services, such as bikeshare, are adapting to national industry trends. The organization is developing a business plan to identify potential opportunities for micromobility service in Grea...

Rio Metro Route 201 Schedule Updates

Due to the construction and traffic on US 550 in Bernalillo, Rio Metro is augmenting the current Route 201 bus service to ensure passengers will arrive on time at the Sandoval County / US 550 Rail Runner Station.

• Effective Monday, January 13, 2020:&nbs...