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Next NCRTD Board Meeting Is: Friday, June 6, 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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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

 

Holiday Closure Monday, May 26

The Blue Bus will not be in service Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day.

Service will resume on Tuesday, May 27.

255 Mountain Trail will have normal operating hours.

For more information call 1-866-206-0754 or visit RidetheBlueBus.com.

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. 

      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