Rail Runner snags another high profile rider

[BlueJessamine]

The New Mexico Independent

By Matthew Reichbach

According to a press release from Lt. Gov. Diane Denish, the Rail Runner Express will have at least one more commuter to Santa Fe starting today — Denish herself.

The probable-future governor, assuming Gov. Bill Richardson is confirmed by the U.S. Senate for the secretary of commerce position, will ride to Santa Fe on the new rail service which opened to the public on Wednesday.

“Cost savings, environmental benefits, and safer transportation during winter weather make taking the Rail Runner a win-win. I am encouraging New Mexicans to make the commute on the Rail Runner and I am leading by example,” Denish said in a statement.

Politicians, media and a few regular citizens got to ride the Railrunner early. This included our own Trip Jennings, who was with Richardson, U.S. Sen.-elect Tom Udall, U.S. Rep.-elect Martin Heinrich and others who made the first official trip from Bernalillo to Santa Fe.

link:

http://newmexicoindependent.com/13169/railrunner-gets-high-profile-rider

[comanchero]

1. Rail Runner in New Mexican Future

A great idea whose time has come. Gov. Richardson made it happen now we have to keep it happening.

[comanchero]

2. Happy New Year New Mexico

bing,zang,bang,bongyazz...... Happy New Year

[SheilaT]

3. Notice how ridership

is already above what was projected.

What they need to do now is build a couple of more stations, and then have better connecting bus service here in Santa Fe.

[all.of.me]

4. They are talking about bringing it up to Taos,

which would be great!