Rail Runner Express New Mexico

 The Rail Runner Express is a fairly new rail service linking Albuquerque and other stations to Santa Fe, New Mexico.

We had attended the 50th International Balloon Fiesta so, to find a hotel room, we stayed north of the field at Bernalillo and boarded the express at the Downtown Bernalillo station below.

It's a comfortable ride. On the way up we shared table seating with friendly visitors planning like us to spend a day wandering around Santa Fe.

The Santa Fe Depot station is the end of the line. We headed for downtown.

Close to the station is the Santa Fe Railyard where you might see a performance.

Here's a short video clip from my YouTube Channel (SuttonTravels).

Rio Grande Nature Center State Park New Mexico

 

The park is located near the Rio Grande. The address is 2901 Candelaria Rd. NW Albuquerque NM 87107. There is a visitor center, a shop, and an educational building.

Outside is a pond with turtles.

An Audubon guide describes several local birds.

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Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta New Mexico USA

 The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is an annual October event in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  

The special shapes draw lots of attention.

Breakfast is part of the fun.

Shopping for Balloon pins and other memorabilia is part of the routine.

Here's a brief video of hot air balloons I took from the field early on Saturday morning 4 October, 2014.

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The official launch begins with the National Anthem and enthusiasm.

After the sunrise, the balloons begin to fill the bright blue sky.

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ABQ BioPark Zoo Albuquerque New Mexico

 The ABQ BioPark Zoo is part of the Albuquerque Biological Park complex that includes the Zoo, Botanic Garden, Aquarium, and Tingley Beach.

The 64 acre Zoo opened in 1927 and recently reported 900 animals.

Here's a sample of the zoo from a family visit.

On this visit, 23 June 1991, two polar bears played in their pool, which drew quite a crowd.

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