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Next NCRTD Board Meeting Is: Friday, November 7, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

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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Transforming Transit in North Central New Mexico

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!

Fall Service Change

Effective October 14, the Blue Bus is updating routes, schedules and bus stops to better serve our communities.

Rider Alerts & Notifications

 

300 Taos Delays and Detour 10/14

Due to an accident on NM-68, the 300 Taos route will not serve the following stops:

  • Stops 364 & 365 – NM-68 & CR- 137B
  • Stops 362 & 363 – NM-68 & CR-42
  • Stops 360 & 361 – NM-68 & Los Luceros
  • Stops 359 & 358 – NM-68 & CR-39
  • Stops 357 & 356 – NM-68 & CR-49
  • Stops 264 & 265 – NM-68 & CR-57
  • Stops 263 & 262 – NM-68 & CR-51
  • Stop 26 – Velarde Fire Station

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

370 Carson PM Route Suspended 10/14

Due to an accident on NM-64, the PM route is suspended 10/14. Regular service will resume Thursday, 10/16.

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

Special Event - Free Shuttle to the Rio Grande Sky Fiesta 10/25 - 10/26

The Blue Bus will provide free shuttle service to the Rio Grande Sky Fiesta on October 25 and 26.

Saturday, October 25:

• 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM shuttle from the Ohkay Hotel & Casino
and the Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Center

Sunday, October 26

• 5:30 AM – 10:00 AM shuttle from the Ohkay Hotel &
Casino and the Northern Rio Grande National Heritage
Center

The Blue Bus will shuttle riders to the event every 30 minutes. For more information, call 866-206-0754.

Fall Service Change Effective October 14, 2025

Effective October 14, the Blue Bus is updating routes, schedules and bus stops to better serve our communities. Please review the upcoming changes below.

New Service

Route 370 Carson will serve the Carson, Tres Orejas and Taos communities on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.

MyBlue™ La Cienega Zone provides on-demand ridesharing service to the La Cienega and surrounding communities Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. with trips to popular hubs such as Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center, Santa Fe Place Mall and more!

Suspended Routes

Route 260 La Cienega will be permanently suspended. The La Cienega Community can utilize our new MyBlue™ La Cienega Zone to get around for only $1.00 per trip.

Route 270 NM-599 Station will be permanently suspended. Service in this area is available through the MyBlue™ La Cienega Zone.

Route Updates and Stop Changes

Route 340 Chile Line will restore service to the University of New Mexico Taos Klauer Campus as well as add four new stops at NM-68 & Cuchilla Rd and NM-68 & W Camino Abajo de la Loma. The stop at the Ranchos de Taos Post Office will be removed, and a second bus will be added to improve service times.

Route 300 Taos will add two new stops at NM-68 & E Camino Abajo de la Loma and NM-68 & Cuchilla Rd. The stop at the Ranchos de Taos Post Office will be removed.

Route 280 Eldorado will add a stop at the Vista Grande Public Library which will also serve as a Park & Ride.

Route 190 Chama will add two new stops at US-84 & Calle Azul.

Route 360 Tres Piedras will add one new stop at US-64 & Wheelers Pl.

Route 810 Mora will have minor schedule adjustments.

Route 160 Santa Clara will add a stop at the Cities of Gold Hotel and Casino for the final Northbound trip.

Route 275 Turquoise Trail will add a stop at the Santa Fe Adult Corrections Facility.

Restored Service

Thanks to the hiring of additional staff, the following services are fully restored:

  • Route 110 Westside / Crosstown
  • Route 150 Chimayó
  • Route 170 Jicarilla

For more information, visit ncrtd.org/service-changes/

230 San Ildefonso Bus Stop Relocation on 9/18 - 10/09

North Central RTD bus stop number 352 at the Pueblo de San Ildefonso Governor’s Office will be temporarily relocated to Tunyo Po & Ovin Po on September 18, 2025. The stop will be relocated for approximately three weeks.

For more information, call 866-206-0754.

230 San Ildefonso Potential Schedule Delays Beginning 9/5

Blue Bus route 230 San Ildefonso may experience schedule delays Sept. 5 through 26 due to construction on E. Jemez Road. We apologize for the inconvenience.

For more information, call 1-866-206-0754.

Oñate Bridge Closure to Potentially Cause Occasional Schedule Delays

Due to the Oñate bridge closure, Blue Bus routes may experience occasional schedule delays until further notice.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

For more information, visit RidetheBlueBus.com.

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