The New Mexico Rail Runner Express Returns May 9, 2009

Las Cruces, NM – NM Governor Bill Richardson and the Mid Region Council of Governments have agreed to send the New Mexico Rail Runner Express to the Las Cruces Railroad Museum’s 2nd Annual Railroad Days on Saturday, May 9 from 10am-4pm. This is the second year that the Rail Runner will make the trip South to be a part of the Railroad Days celebration. During the event, which celebrates Las Cruces’ railroading past, present, and future, the Rail Runner will be open for tours (no rides) and Rail Runner staff will be on hand to answer questions.

The event is free and open to the public. The Railroad Museum is located at 351 N. Mesilla Street (at Las Cruces Ave.). For information, please see http://museums.las-cruces.org or call 575-647-4480.