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Next NCRTD Board Meeting Is: Friday, May 2, 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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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

 

Spring Service Change - 500 Tribal Combined - Effective April 14

Effective Monday, April 14, 2025

To better serve our riders,  we’re restoring three individual routes. These will replace the 500 Tribal Combined Route. 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.
  • 500 Tribal Combined: Suspended
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.

View the routes here: www.ncrtd.org/all-routes/

Spring Service Change - 270 599-NM Station - Effective April 14

Effective April 14, 2025, Blue Bus route 270 NM-599 Station will have updated schedules with:

  • New departure & arrival times at stops
  • Updated bus stop names
  • Updated route color on schedules and online

We made these schedule adjustments to provide better connections to the New Mexico Rail Runner service.

Be sure to check the new schedule before traveling. Find updated timetables at www.ncrtd.org/all-routes/270-nm-599-station

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, 160 Santa Clara and 220 Tesuque 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,  160 Santa Clara, 220 Tesuque
      • Temporary Transit Center on Alameda, Stop 999

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

    Beginning Monday, April 28, North Central RTD bus stop 999, Alameda St. Temporary Transit Center will resume regular service.

     

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

    340 Chile Line Stop Closures

    Due to ongoing construction, Blue Bus stops along the 340 Chile Line route may be temporarily closed. We apologize for the inconvenience.

    Passengers are advised to use the nearest open stop as an alternative while construction is ongoing.

    For information on your nearest bus stop, call 1-866-206-0754 or visit RidetheBlueBus.com

    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.

    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