I am organizing a NEW MEXICO RAILRUNNER PARTY

for this fall. Instead of the 'road-trip' we've taken the last couple of years.

Pack a lunch/snacks/cooler and ride the rails!!! On a Friday, in September, the trains shouldn't be packed...

Starting in Abq, we'll run down to Belen (RAILRUNNER'S southern terminus), off-load and explore Belen (Spanish for "Bethlehem")for an hour or so, then reboard the north-bound train.

Ride back through Abq, all the way up to Santa Fe, where a jolly round of exploring/shopping/sightseeing/gallery (and/or museum)-hopping would thence ensue (the Railyards in Santa Fe is both interesting in its own right, and very convenient to the main sights and sites in town).

Since no driving is entailed, drinking copiously at Tomasitas or the Railyard Bar would be appropriate. And eating green (or red) chile enchiladas and burritos...

Reboard the last train to Abq (about 10 pm)...

Then Saturday, if there is again any interest, a day at the New Mexico State Fair. Followed, in the evening, by a beef-beer-burrito party at the Konopelli Kennel...

Y'all are invited...Lemme know if you're interested.