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2009

2008

Free Rail Runner rides create huge response Movies Always Looking for Filming Sites in N.M.
Taking the train to Santa Fe Experts to Review Options for Old Rail Yards
All Aboard Biggest film in N.M. to date will use rail yards
Renaissance of sorts for railways around the world Albuquerque Studios Expanding and Will Manage The Rail Yard with UDC
The Continuing Saga of AT&SF Locomotive 2926 Albuquerque Studios to build more sound stages, expand into rail yard
American Eagle to add D/FW-Santa Fe flight Film Complex Moving Into Rail Yard
Wheels Museum coming to Albuquerque’s Railyards | Bough Breaks for Cradle Show
One trip features three railroads Urban Land Institute invited to weigh in on future of Downtown railyards
Railroad chugging back into New Mexico with exhibit of history MOVE UP Awards for Outstanding Volunteers
Then and Now  
Historic brewery for sale  
Three-state push seeks Denver-to-El Paso rail  
Engine Trouble  
High-Speed Rail  
Rail Runner Adds Sundays  
Museum's realization gains steam  
NM Rail Runner Express Running Later  
 Wheels Museum Receives 2009 Best of Albuquerque Award  
Albuquerque's Historic Railroad Shops - video.google.com  
Abq. ATSF Rail Yard/Sheds - Photos posted on Flickr.com  
   

2007

2006

ABQ Outpaces Tucson in Downtown Revitalization Train Will Lose Millions; Rail Runner Fares May Cover 10 Percent of Cost
A Better way to Travel Airport Shuttle Will Connect to Rail for Now
City Buys Barelas Rail Yards for $8.5 Million Railyard near Barelas loses media shop
Albuquerque buys old rail yard to save it State Orders Review of Consultant's Train Work
2926 might again ride the rails to Raton from Albuquerque Bush Budget Would Cut N.M. Amtrak Service
Funds for Rail Yard OK'd Studio forsakes railyard, shops Mesa del Sol
Albuquerque City Council votes to buy Santa Fe Railway yard to create museum, affordable housing  
Rail Yard Delay Was for the Best  
A Better way to Travel  
Rail Runner 101  
Train Gang aids in restoring AT&SF steam engine  
Building-Project Funds Likely To Shrink in 2008  
In Denver, a mass-transit hub in an antique rail depot.  
Rail Runner: What's Wrong  
Rail Runner: New Mexico Commuter Rail  
N.M. Railrunner: Progress ‘pretty good’ on Expansion  
Locomotives Deliver Sense of History  
Affordable New Houses Echo the Architecture of the Historic Neighborhood  
Rail Runner station security cameras, monitors go online  
Museum Wants to Buy Land  
Rail Runner Express averages 2,000 riders per day  
Negotiations to buy rail yards pick up steam  
Another AMTRAK trip  
Hitting the rails  
Empty Rail Yard Is a Perfect Place to Build Wind Towers  
Rail Runner Breaks Ground  
Barelas Sector Plan Now Goes to City Council  
   

2005

2004

Doodlebug Rides Again Gov. Puts Commuter Train Service on the Fast Track
Proposed railyard film studio land is mired in lawsuits Past Commuter Train Projects Seemed To Get Off Track
Riding the Rails in Albuquerque— Then and Now Texans Take the Train To Avoid Traffic Woes
On the right track' -- New Mexico buys railroad's right of way for commuter project Rail Service Enjoying a Renaissance in the U.S.
Fed Money Keeps Train Plans Rolling; City to Start Getting Commuter Cars by August Know Your Train Terms
Bill would help get ball rolling on rail line Albuquerque to see commuter rail by summer 2005
Book traces railway tourism promotion in New Mexico Gov. Hops a Train for Bernalillo
Richardson unveils first light rail car Historic districts may lose protection
Santa Fe More Than a Railroad Company KC landmark again fights for its life
Owning Your Own Yesteryear Railroad Car Richardson, Homans address Main Street Conference
Pioneer Entrepreneur Fred Harvey Vote Will Put Commuter Train on Track
Two Rail Companies State Shifts Train Gears
Preserving heritage of Barelas sparks movie studio opposition Belen Council OK's site of commuter rail station
Albuquerque Transportation History Developer Sues for Control of City Rail Yard
Railyard Studio Project Growing Developer sues for control of old Santa Fe rail yard
Train Ride to L.A. Shows Albuquerque Depot Doesn't Measure Up to Other Amtrak Stops Commuter Train Plan on 'Right Track'
Gov. Signs, Celebrates $75M Rail Deal Commuter railcars on the way
New Mexico commuter service start-up to be delayed Railyards May Become Film Studio
Train could save us from traffic horrors Bill Would Have City Buy Santa Fe Railyard Land
  Commuter Rail Train Will Cost Residents Whether They Ride or Not
  Superfund site gets contractor
  Rail Yard Rebirth
  Light Rail Right Behind Rapid Bus
  Arena and more at the old Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad property
   

2003

2002

Scenic Railroad's Future Remains Murky Railway investigates contaminated groundwater at fueling station
Wheels Museum Gets $545,000 Unsers Rev Up Plans for Car Museum
Barelas hub still on track, developer says Retired Locomotive to Move to Restoration Site
Conning the Rubes In River City Amtrak to Ditch Depot Use
Save Albuquerque History Future of Rural N.M. Rides Amtrak
Financing Delays Railyards Redevelopment Negative Effects of Amtrak's Cutbacks are Unveiled
City Aims To Preserve Downtown Diversity Mayor Martin Chavez wants Albuquerque aboard his vision to build train tracks to city sites
Museum pumped to save station Wheels Museum on Track With Artifact Donations, Fund-Raising
Albuquerque's historic railside districts Wheels Donors on a Roll
Rail Yard Plan Under Fire  
Rail Yard Plan Under Fire (part 2)  
Historic Protection Of Buildings Stalled  
Disagreements Forced Three Off Urban Board  
Unwise Scheme Hijacks Our Wheels Museum  
Rail Yard Could Be a Movie Set  
Iron Horse in a Digital Age  
At City's Train Station, New Look Is on the Horizon  
   

2001

2000

Wheels Museum Rolls Forward Pact Boosts Wheels Museum Plan
Where They Stand: Q&A With Mayoral Candidates Steam engine in Coronado Park is set to be displayed in proposed Wheels museum
Wheels Museum Benefit Revs Up Busy Weekend Pact Signed for Railroad Shops
Chavez says he'll support Downtown redevelopment programs Santa Fe To Call New Hotel 'The Alvarado'
Wheels Museum Making Progress  
Good Times Rolled Out at Museum  
Beautiful Barrio  
Locomotive Waits for Home To Be Ready  
Land for Museum Purchased  
Weaving Navajo Culture and Commerce in the Southwestern Tourist Industry