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Meetings are held in-person at the Jim West Regional Transit Center, 1327 North Riverside Drive, Española, New Mexico and are available to attend via Zoom.

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Experience the future of transit as we modernize our facilities and fleet, improve bus shelters, and improve connectivity in North Central New Mexico. 

Congratulations to Our Incredible Team!

We are pleased to celebrate our recognition as the 2024 Community Transportation System of the Year – Small System by the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA).

 Thank you to our incredible team at North Central RTD for your hard work and dedication. This achievement is all because of you!

Rider Alerts & Notifications

 

Special Service Change - 500 Tribal Combined - Effective April 14

Effective Monday, April 14, 2025

To better serve our riders, we’re suspending 500 Tribal Combined and restoring individual routes. This change will improve connectivity and ensure more direct access for tribal communities.

Route Structure:
  • 160 Santa Clara: Service between Santa Clara Pueblo, Española and Santa Fe
    • Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • 220 Tesuque: Connecting Pojoaque, Tesuque and Santa Fe
    • Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:40 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
  • 230 San Ildefonso: Providing access between Pojoaque, Pueblo de San Ildefonso and Los Alamos
    • Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:22 a.m. – 7:05 p.m.
Why This Change?

 These updates are designed to:

  • Enhance access to essential services such as medical facilities, shopping, and employment in
  • Santa Fe
  • Improve connectivity for Pueblo de San Ildefonso riders traveling to Los Alamos
  • Restore direct service between Santa Clara Pueblo, Pueblo of Tesuque, and Santa Fe

By reinstating these routes, we’re ensuring reliable, efficient transportation that meets the needs of our communities.

Guadalupe Street Reconstruction Project - Stop Closures

Effective Monday, March 24, 2025: 

Due to the Guadalupe Street Reconstruction Project, routes 300/200 Taos/Santa Fe, 255 Mountain Trail, 280 Eldorado, 290 Edgewood, 305 Taos Express and 500 Tribal Combined will have closed Blue Bus stops.

The following stops are closed until further notice:

  • 255 Mountain Trail
    • Sandoval Street & W Water Street, Stop 461
    • S Guadalupe Street & Manhattan Avenue, Stop 459
    • S Guadalupe Street & Manhattan Avenue, Stop 460

Please visit other stops along the route for pick-ups and drop-offs.

    • 305 Taos Express
      • Santa Fe Depot – Montezuma Avenue, Stop 306

    Please visit other stops along the route for pick-ups and drop-offs. Connect with New Mexico Rail Runner Express at South Capitol Station. This temporary closure will not affect arrival or departure times on route 305.

    • 300/200 Taos/Sant Fe, 280 Eldorado, 290 Edgewood,  500 Tribal Combined
      • Temporary Transit Center on Alameda, Stop 999

    Please use the State Capitol Stop (former PERA building) for pick-ups and drop-offs.

     

    We apologize for the inconvenience. For more information, call 1-866-206-0754

    340 Chile Line and 341 TSV Green Stop Closures

    Blue Bus southbound stops #448 on Paseo del Pueblo Norte & Brooks St. and #450 on Civic Plaza Dr. & Camino de la Placita as well as northbound stop #441 are temporarily closed due to construction until further notice.

    Passengers are advised to use stop #31 at the Guadalupe Parking Lot as an alternative while construction is ongoing.

    For more information call toll free 1-866-206-0754 ext. 1, or visit www.RideTheBlueBus.com.

    200/300 Santa Fe to Taos Blue Bus Route Experiencing Occasional High Demand

    Route 200/300 Santa Fe to Taos has been experiencing high demand on the last northbound trip of the day from Santa Fe to Taos.

    Due to seating capacity limits, some passengers may not be accommodated on this trip.

    As an alternative, passengers travelling to Española only may wish to ride the 500 Tribal Combined Route.

    We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

    For more information, please visit RidetheBlueBus.com or call 866-206-0754.

    170 Jicarilla Route Reduced to On-Demand Service Only

    Beginning Dec. 30, the 170 Jicarilla route will be temporarily reduced to on-demand service only on Mondays and Wednesdays, 1-4 p.m., between Chama and Dulce. There will be no service west of Dulce. To schedule a ride, call (505) 629-4725 ext. 1.

    TSV Green Route 341 Service to Taos Ski Valley In Service Now Through March 23

    Free seasonal service to Taos Ski Valley on TSV Green Route 341 begins Sat. Dec. 21, 2024. Read more here.

    Sheridan Ave Temporary Bus Stop Relocation

    The North Central RTD bus stop located at the Downtown Transit Center on Sheridan Ave, stop 130, has temporarily relocated as of Thursday, Aug. 22 until further notice due to construction.

    Please be advised that the bus stop at Sheridan Ave has relocated to West Alameda St. between Guadalupe St. and Sandoval St. during that time.

     For more information call toll free 1-866-206-0754 ext. 1.

    100 Riverside Stop Closures

    The North Central RTD bus stop no. 28 at the Ohkay Owingeh Casino RV lot and stop no. 103 on El Llano St. & Riverside Dr. will be closed until further notice.

    For nearest stops:

    • Southbound: Stop no. 81, Riverside Dr. & Hindi Lane, Ohkay Eagle Mart
    • Northbound: Stop no. 102, Riverside Dr. & Lincoln Street, Fairview Post Office