Rail Runner Adds Special Train for Los Lunas Summerfest

Special Late Friday Night Train Added

(Valencia County, NM – June 11, 2008)- This Friday people wanting to head to Los Lunas for the Village’s annual Summerfest bash, will now have a way to get there and stay a little later. The New Mexico Rail Runner Express is adding a late train to its regular Friday schedule, so that people can enjoy the Friday night Balloon glow and not have to worry about driving or parking.

See accompanying schedule (PDF)

“We want to make sure that people can fully take advantage of what Los Lunas is offering this weekend”, says Lawrence Rael, Executive Director of the Mid-Region Council of Governments. “This is an example of how the Rail Runner can facilitate regional participation in community events and gatherings, and bring people together from outlying areas for summer and family fun.”

The “South Route 66 Summerfest” kicks off Friday with a Battle of the Bands competition and Hot Air Balloon Glow. On Saturday, things get started early with the Annual Car Show, then a Wine & Micro Brew Tasting at noon. An Art Show featuring many local up-and-coming artists is part of the day’s offerings, and at dusk, an outdoor movie will be shown.  Sunday will include Valencia County’s largest auto and motorcycle Swap Meet with a carnival continuing all weekend.

“It’s great to see how this event has grown each year, and now with the Rail Runner bringing people to Los Lunas – we’re bound to get even more interest”, says Rachel Pugh, Executive Director of the Valencia County Chamber of Commerce. “This area has a lot of great talent – artisans, craftspeople, musicians – we’re looking forward to showing off to the rest of the region just what we have to offer in Los Lunas.”

“We’re thrilled the Rail Runner can provide a viable affordable weekday transportation alternative to our residents, but it’s a big bonus when it can also assist in bringing folks in for social events as well”, says Village of Los Lunas Mayor Louis Huning. “It’s great to see the Rail Runner becoming the link to many worthwhile events that go on here in Los Lunas throughout the year.” 

South Route 66 Summerfest

Friday June 13^th, Saturday June 14^th, Sunday June 15^h
Los Lunas Sports Complex
1600 Highway 314 SW Los Lunas

Contacts: 

• Augusta Meyers, Mid-Region Council of Governments 505-239-8612, ameyers@mrcog-nm.gov
• Jay Faught, Mid-Region Council of Governments 505-948-8558, jfaught@mrcog-nm.gov

Show all News and Events