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	Ride the NM Rail Runner Express and get free admission into several state museums and monuments Ride the train and get discounts at stores and restaurants (Albuquerque, NM – December 18, 2007)- The New Mexico Department of Transportation, the Department of Cultural Affairs and the Mid-Region Council of Governments are teaming up to offer Rail Runner passengers free admission to select museums and monuments within the New Mexico Rail Runner Express corridor between Belen and Santa Fe beginning through March 31^st, 2009. “Rail service to Santa Fe has been a long-time coming,” said Transportation Secretary Rhonda Faught. “Through this partnership, we are providing an economic alternative form of transportation, in addition to showcasing some of New Mexico’s finest sights. Commuters, including tourists, will have an opportunity to experience the rich cultural diversity of New Mexico’s museums and historic monuments just by presenting their fare ticket.” NM Rail Runner Express Holiday Discounts! In conjunction with free admission program, passengers will also get a special discount at many area stores served by the Rail Runner. Beginning this Saturday, Rail Runner Conductors and Ticket Agents will be handing out special discount cards to passengers that allow both the free admission to state museums and monuments in the corridor, as well as discounts and various stores and businesses. Don’t forget - NM Rail Runner Photos with Santa and FREE weekends thru the 4^th! This Saturday, December 20^th people will also get a chance to have their child’s photo taken with Santa aboard the Rail Runner for free! – both at the Downtown Albuquerque station at 1^st and Central and at the Santa Fe Depot at the Railyards at Guadalupe and Paseo de Peralta Streets. In addition to photos with Santa, the New Mexico Rail Runner Express is offering free Saturday and Sunday service through January 4th so that people can try out the Rail Runner trip to Santa Fe over the holiday season. Contacts: Augusta Meyers, MRCOG Communications Mgr. 505-239-8612, ameyers@mrcog-nm.gov S.U. Mahesh, NM Department of Transportation (505) 490-0976 Show all News and Events