Labor Day Weekend Rail Runner service to Wine Festival

The New Mexico Rail Runner Express offering special weekend service to Wine Festival

(8-22-06) This year, visitors of the New Mexico Wine Festival will have another alternative to get to the annual event. The New Mexico Rail Runner Express will be offering special service over the Labor Day weekend. People taking the train can catch a free shuttle bus from the U.S. 550/Sandoval County station to the festival, or they can opt to take a short walk to the annual event.

printable version of labor day schedule (PDF)

“This is one of New Mexico’s largest events, and the kind of thing we are really happy to make the Rail Runner available for”, says Lawrence Rael, Executive Director for the Mid-Region Council of Governments. “The Wine Festival has been steadily growing in popularity throughout the years, and we want to make sure that New Mexicans have every opportunity to attend and enjoy the event”.

“Rail Runner will not only serve daily commuters, but it will be utilized for special events to bolster local economic growth and increase tourism,” Transportation Secretary Rhonda Faught said. “This is a win-win situation that will greatly improve quality of life for residents along the Middle Rio Grande Corridor.”

Now in its 19th year, the New Mexico Wine Festival attracts nearly 30,000 people. 19 wineries from across the state offer up free tastings, as well as sales by the glass, bottle and case for festival-goers. There’s also a variety of food vendors, live entertainment, and a juried art show. Once again, the festival also showcases some of New Mexico’s finest agriculture. There are even activities for kids.

”The New Mexico Wine Festival is the premier wine event of the Southwest”, says Maria Rinaldi, Executive Director, NM Wine Festival. “More and more people come out to the festival each year, so the fact that we can now offer Rail Runner service to get them here is a big plus for this year’s event.”

“The Wine Festival is an important economic event to the Town of Bernalillo”, says Bernalillo Mayor Patricia Chavez. “We’re delighted the Rail Runner will be providing service”, added Mayor Chavez.

The 19th Annual New Mexico Wine Festival will be held in the Town of Bernalillo over the Labor Day Weekend: Saturday, Sept 2nd, Sunday, Sept 3rd, and Monday, Sept 4th.

Rail Runner Schedule to New Mexico Wine Festival

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From Downtown Albuquerque to Bernalillo
	Downtown Albuquerque	Los Ranchos/ Journal Center	U.S. 550
1	Depart 11:25 A.M.	Stop 11:36 A.M.	Arrive 11:50 A.M.
2	Depart 2:25 P.M.	Stop 2:36 P.M.	Arrive 2:50 P.M.
3	Depart 6:55 P.M.	Stop 7:06 P.M.	Arrive 7:20 P.M.

From Bernalillo to Downtown Albuquerque
	U.S. 550	Los Ranchos/ Journal Center	Downtown Albuquerque
1	Depart 12:05 P.M.	Stop 12:19 P.M.	Arrive 12:30 P.M.
2	Depart 3:05 P.M.	Stop 3:19 P.M.	Arrive 3:30 P.M.
3	Depart 7:35 P.M.	Stop 7:49 P.M.	Arrive 8:00 P.M.

***No Open Containers of Alcohol are Permitted on the Train***

For information on the NM Wine Festival and online ticket purchasing - visit www.newmexicowinefestival.com

CONTACT:  Augusta Meyers, MRCOG Communications Mgr. 505-239-8612, ameyers@mrcog-nm.gov

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