New Mexico Rail Runner Express

06/04/2026

Thursday late-night train service starts tonight! Head to Santa Fe on the Rail Runner for the Lensic 360 Santa Fe Summer Scene and catch the 10:05 p.m. train back to Albuquerque (and all points in between).

Heading up this weekend? There's also a 10:05 p.m. departure on Fridays and a 10:14 p.m. departure Saturdays. Check out the schedule: https://www.riometro.org/184/Train

06/04/2026

🎭 Shakespeare on the Rail begins this Saturday!

Enjoy live performances from the New Mexico Shakespeare Festival on select Rail Runner trains between Albuquerque and Santa Fe. Featuring scenes, sonnets, and a touch of humor from Julius Caesar, Macbeth, and The Winter's Tale.

🚆 Free with regular train fare
📅 Saturdays: June 6, 13, 20, 27 & July 11

Showtimes: https://www.riometro.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/741

Join actors from the New Mexico Shakespeare Festival as they perform fun, family-friendly scenes from this season's shows on the Rail Runner! All performances take place on Saturdays and are free with

06/03/2026

Bring your bike. Explore more. Bicycles are welcome on the train at no extra cost! 🚆🚲

06/02/2026

🚆 And just like that... we've reached the end of our Rail Runner 101 series!

And now we want to hear from you! Did we miss anything? Drop your questions about riding the train in the comments, and we might just answer them in a future video.

Also… to everyone in the comments who suggested we get mics: WE HEARD YOU🎤 Better audio, same Rail Runner energy. Thanks for riding along with us!

06/02/2026

Take our survey to help identify potential updates to Rio Metro bus and Dial-a-Ride services. Your input can help shape recommendations for the years ahead. Survey is open through June 7. https://www.riometro.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/743

Rio Metro is updating its Transit Plan, and we want to hear from you! Your feedback will help identify potential updates to Rio Metro bus and Dial-a-Ride services, including opportunities to impr

05/31/2026

Expanded weekday Rail Runner service begins TOMORROW! 🚆

Starting June 1, 2026:
- New midday southbound train from Santa Fe to Albuquerque
- Late night service on Thursdays & Fridays
- Train #508 now continues all the way to the Santa Fe Depot

Learn more & view the schedule: https://www.riometro.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/735

05/29/2026

We’re giving away an awesome prize pack, including 4 New Mexico United tickets and 4 Rail Runner Day Passes! All new subscribers to Rio Metro’s monthly newsletter between May 29-June 3, 2026 will be entered to win. ⚽️🚆

Enter:
- Subscribe to Rio Metro’s monthly newsletter anytime from May 29-June 3, 2026
- Subscribe at https://www.riometro.org/295/Monthly-Newsletter

One winner will get:
- 4 tickets to the June 13, 2026 NM United match
- 4 Rail Runner Day Passes good through December 31, 2026
- A NM United beanie and scarf
- Additional Rail Runner goodies!

Giveaway ends June 3, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. MST. One new newsletter subscriber will be selected at random and contacted via email within 3 business days. The winner or a designated representative must pick up the prize pack at the Rio Metro admin office in downtown Albuquerque, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Must be 18 or older to win.

Rio Metro / New Mexico Rail Runner Express would never send a link to click in response to comments on this contest. If you see any suspicious links, please do not click them. We are monitoring the contest and reporting spam comments.

05/28/2026

Summer events by Rail! 🎶 Santa Fe Summer Scene 🎭 Shakespeare on the Rail 🎤 Santa Fe Opera 🎤 International Folk Art Market 😎 Youth Ride Free 🚆 Details: https://www.riometro.org/

05/27/2026

Planning your visit to the International Folk Art Market? Skip the drive and take the train! Add a Rail Runner day pass for only $8 when purchasing your Market Ticket online: https://www.riometro.org/493/International-Folk-Art-Market

🎟️ 2026 IFAM New Mexico Rail Runner Express Add-On Tickets 🎟️

Skip the Drive, Enjoy the Ride! New Mexico residents in Albuquerque, Los Lunas, Rio Rancho, Corrales, and Bernalillo—getting to IFAM in Santa Fe has never been easier! We’ve partnered with the New Mexico Rail Runner Express to offer an official IFAM Rail Runner Add-On, bringing you steps away from the Market entrance!

https://folkartmarket.org/tickets

05/26/2026

Ever wondered how to get from the train to the airport? 🚆✈️

This week’s Rail Runner 101 shows you how to connect from the train to the free Route 50 airport bus and arrive right at the Sunport. Check out how easy the trip can be!