Indigenous Peoples' Day Schedule

The New Mexico Rail Runner Express and Rio Metro buses will operate on a regular weekday schedule on October 10, 2022, Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Rio Metro Bus Service Updates

Valencia County (Monday-Friday)

Dial-a-Ride Service

Effective October 3, 2022, Rio Metro is adjusting booking times for its Valencia County Dial-a-Ride service. Ride requests will be accepted from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Ride requests can be...

Pedestrian Safety Month: Tips and Resources

October is Pedestrian Safety Month. Rio Metro is sharing a safety tip each week of the month to encourage behaviors that will create safer walking environments for everyone. 

Please join us in promoting safe motorist and pedestrian behavior, and r...

Celebrating 50 Years of Rail Safety

Operation Lifesaver is celebrating 50 years of Rail Safety in 2022. Learn about the history of the organization, how the golden anniversary is being celebrated, and how you can share the rail safety message.

Human Trafficking Awareness

Human trafficking is the business of stealing freedom for profit. Rio Metro is stepping up efforts to combat human trafficking with our SAFE campaign to help bring awareness to this heinous crime.

Rail Runner Fare Promotion

Extended through December 31, 2022, all One-Way, Day, and Monthly Rail Runner pass fares will be reduced by 75% to provide extra affordability for commuters as gas prices remain high. The 75% discounted fares apply to full fares as well as those eligible ...

Town of Bernalillo Trail and Track Crossing Improvements

Expanding upon the pedestrian crossing installed at the Downtown Bernalillo Rail Runner Station in 2019, the construction of new trails, fencing and lighting kicked off in August 2022. Totaling over an additional mile, new trail is being extended north to...

Rio Metro Bus Service Updates

Effective October 3, 2022, Rio Metro is adjusting booking times for the Valencia County Dial-a-Ride service and providing trips to medical appointments in Albuquerque.

Celebrating 50 Years of Rail Safety

Operation Lifesaver is celebrating 50 years of Rail Safety in 2022.

Seniors 60+ Ride Free on Wednesdays

Seniors age 60+ can ride any New Mexico Rail Runner Express train on Wednesdays at no cost!

Rail Runner Fare Promotion

Extended through December 31, 2022, all One-Way, Day, and Monthly Rail Runner pass fares will be reduced by 75% to provide extra affordability for commuters as gas prices remain high. The 75% discounted fares apply to full fares as well as those eligible ...

Rio Metro Temporarily Eliminates Bus Fares

Rio Metro Regional Transit District buses and Dial-a-Ride services in Valencia and Sandoval Counties are fare-free until further notice.

In response to the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this will reduce cash and fare handling and minimize face-to-f...