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Next NCRTD Board Meeting Is: Friday, November 7, 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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Transforming Transit in North Central New Mexico

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!

Fall Service Change

Effective October 14, the Blue Bus is updating routes, schedules and bus stops to better serve our communities.

Rider Alerts & Notifications

 

Fall Service Changes Effective 10/14

Effective October 14, the Blue Bus is updating routes, schedules and bus stops to better serve our communities. Please review the upcoming changes below.

New Service
  • Route 370 Carson will serve the Carson and Tres Orejas communities on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • MyBlue La Cienega Zone rides are available Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with stops at popular hubs in Santa Fe including:
    • Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center
    • Walmart Supercenter
    • Fashion Outlets of Santa Fe
    • Santa Fe Place Mall

    Riders will also be able to travel to and from the Santa Fe County Adult Correctional Facility for FREE!

Suspended Routes
  • Route 260 La Cienega will be permanently suspended. The La Cienega Community can utilize our new MyBlue™ La Cienega Zone to get around for only $1.00 per trip.
  • Route 270 NM-599 Station will be permanently suspended. Service in this area is available through the MyBlue™ La Cienega Zone.
Route Updates and Stop Changes
  • Route 340 Chile Line will restore service to the University of New Mexico Taos Klauer Campus as well as add two new stops at NM-68 & Cuchilla Rd and two new stops at NM-68 & W Camino Abajo de la Loma.
  • Route 300 Taos will add two new stops at NM-68 & E Camino Abajo de la Loma and NM-68 & Cuchilla Rd.
  • Route 280 Eldorado is adding a new stop at the Vista Grande Public Library which will also serve as a Park and Ride.
  • Route 190 Chama will add two new stops at US-84 & Calle Azul and NM-68 & Cuchilla Rd.
  • Route 360 Tres Piedras will add one new stop at US-64 & Wheelers Pl.
  • Route 810 Mora will have minor schedule adjustments.
  • 275 Turquoise Trail is including a stop at the Santa Fe County Adult Correctional Facility.
Restored Service

Thanks to the hiring of additional staff, the following services are fully restored:

  • Route 110 Westside / Crosstown
  • Route 150 Chimayó
  • Route 170 Jicarilla

For more information, visit ncrtd.org/service-changes/

Holiday Closure 10/13 for Indigenous Peoples' Day

The Blue Bus will not be in service Monday, October 13 in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Normal service will resume Tuesday, October 14.

255 Mountain Trail will continue to operate

For more information, call 866-206-0754.

230 San Ildefonso Bus Stop Relocation on 9/18 - 10/09

North Central RTD bus stop number 352 at the Pueblo de San Ildefonso Governor’s Office will be temporarily relocated to Tunyo Po & Ovin Po on September 18, 2025. The stop will be relocated for approximately three weeks.

For more information, call 866-206-0754.

230 San Ildefonso Potential Schedule Delays Beginning 9/5

Blue Bus route 230 San Ildefonso may experience schedule delays Sept. 5 through 26 due to construction on E. Jemez Road. We apologize for the inconvenience.

For more information, call 1-866-206-0754.

MyBlue Espanola Zone May Experience Reduced Capacity

Effective August 4, the MyBlue™ Española Zone may experience a reduction in availability due to staff shortages. We apologize for the inconvenience.

MyBlue™ service will continue to operate Monday – Friday from 6AM – 6PM.

To ensure we can accommodate as many rides as possible, passengers should book trips several days in advance of their desired departure time or utilize our free fixed route service. Visit RidetheBlueBus.com for route options.

110 Westside/Crosstown Route Temporarily Suspended

Effective August 4, Blue Bus service along the 110 Westside/Crosstown route is temporarily suspended due to staff shortages. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause.

Passengers may use the MyBlue™ Española service in the meantime.

Visit RideMyBlue.com, scan the QR code or call 1-866-206-0754 to book your MyBlue™ ride today.

150 Chimayó Trips Between 10:30 a.m. and 11:25 a.m. Temporarily Suspended

Effective August 4, Blue Bus trips between 10:30 a.m. and 11:25 a.m. on the 150 Chimayó route are temporarily suspended due to staff shortages. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause.

Call 1-866-206-0754 for more information.

Oñate Bridge Closure to Potentially Cause Occasional Schedule Delays

Due to the Oñate bridge closure, Blue Bus routes may experience occasional schedule delays until further notice.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

For more information, 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