Freedom Pass Program Expanding

Starting on November 15, 2019, the Freedom to Ride program, an extension of the Rio Metro Regional Transit District’s Veterans Annual Pass program, will be extended to active duty military as well as veterans and anyone with a federally issued veteran or ...

Exploring the Roads Less Traveled

On Friday, October 18, 2019, docents from La Fonda on the Plaza in Santa Fe were treated to a familiarization (FAM) tour of Los Lunas and Valencia County. Twenty-three docents, along with La Fonda, Rio Metro and Village of Los Lunas staff, were given the ...

Staff Safety Tips

Safety is the number one priority for Rio Metro and the New Mexico Rail Runner Express. Meet some of our staff and find out their tips for staying safe around trains and railroad tracks.

Terry Doyle, Director, Rio Metro Regional Transit DistrictTerry's Rai...

Express Magazine Fall/Winter Issue Now Available!

The Fall/Winter 2019 issue of Express Magazine contains fun feature stories, information on events, a rail and bus connections guide, and much more!

Featured Stories

• Meet Matthew Stone: Operations Supervisor for the Rail Runner
• NM Restaurant Week: A Soul-Fee...

Exhibits Examine Consequences of Drugs and Brain Function

The alarming escalation in opioid, methamphetamine, and illegal drug deaths in New Mexico and throughout the United States has reached epidemic proportions. The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science will host two separate yet complementary, t...

Seniors Ride Free in 2019

Rio Metro is bringing our Seniors Ride Free program back again in 2019! Starting on January 2, seniors age 62+ can ride any New Mexico Rail Runner Express train at no cost every Wednesday through the entire year. This is a great opportunity for residents ...