This is the last weekend of free rides on the newly completed section of the rail runner that now goes from Belen to Santa Fe. As happened at the opening of the first leg from Belen to Albuquerque, the Albuquerque to Santa Fe section that opened just in time for the holiday season offered free rides.
An overwhelming number of folk turned out to take take advantage of the free rides. Based on newspaper accounts, many were disappointed with the overcrowding of the cars and others for not being able to ride at all. It is left to be seen if the popularity of the trains will remain as high following the last free rides this weekend. Will regular commuters between Albuquerque and Santa Fe start leaving their cars at home? Personally, I plan to go for a ride as soon as the crowds abate.
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