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City of Albuquerque
Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency
City Files Lawsuit for Rail Trail funding (11.01.25)
Mayor Keller fighting to keep $11.5 million federal grant
Howl-a-Day of the Dog Pet Parade and Costume Contest (10.28.25)
Hit the Rail Trail with the Animal Welfare Department
City Celebrates First Completed Segment of the Albuquerque Rail Trail (10.25.25)
The Sawmill section opens as a powerful symbol of progress, resilience, and community connection
Historic Tracks Make Way for the Albuquerque Rail Trail (05.09.25)
Major Construction Begins at Central Crossing
Mayor Keller Vetoes the Removal of Rail Trail Funding (02.20.25)
Mayor vetoes funding cuts and proposes fixes, invites community to learn more about the Rail Trail
New Community Mural Kicks Off Public Art Along the Rail Trail (02.08.25)
“La Puesta del Sol” by Artist Roberto Lara dedicated at Rail Yards
City of Albuquerque Breaks Ground on Rail Trail in Sawmill (08.29.24)
Pedestrian Parkway to Unite Neighborhoods and Honor City’s History
Albuquerque Rail Trail: A Vision Unveiled (07.22.23)
Local and world-renowned architect Antoine Predock shares artistic design vision for Rail Trail
Central Bridge Crossing Work Starts Next Week (06.12.25)
What riders and drivers should expect during Rail Trail construction at 1st and Central
City Seeks Public Comment on Highly Anticipated Rail Trail Framework Plan (11.07.21)
Draft emphasizes equitable development, connectivity, entertainment, safety, and culture
City News + Announcements
Seven Stellar New Rail-Trails: 2025’s Gift to America (12.11.25)
Rails to Trails Conservancy
America’s Trails Are Under Fire (11.26.25)
Rails to Trails Conservancy
The Rail Trail journey begins in Sawmill (11.16.25)
Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce
Albuquerque Seizes the Power of Urban Trails (11.04.25)
Toole Design
ANOTHER PIECE OF THE PUZZLE: Roundabout opens and connects Rail Trail to Tiguex Park (10.11.25)
Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce
Trump’s transportation department pulls trail and bike grants it deems ‘hostile’ to cars (09.26.25)
My Northwest
Trump Cancels Trail, Bike-Lane Grants Deemed ‘Hostile’ to Cars (09.22.25)
Bloomberg
From Tracks to Trail: Planning for equitable (re)development (Sept 2025)
University of Toronto Equitable Development Data Insight Training (EDDIT)
Federal RAISE Grants Illustrate Widespread Demand for Infrastructure That Makes It Safer and Easier to Walk and Bike in Communities Nationwide (06.27.24)
Rails to Trails Conversancy
BLOGS + FEATURE STORIES
First Segment of ABQ Rail Trail Now Open (11.10.25)
The Daily Lobo
City files lawsuit over revocation of Rail Trail funding (11.03.25)
KOAT
‘Howl-A-Day’ Pet Parade at Albuquerque’s Rail Trail (11.02.25)
KRQE
City files lawsuit against U.S. Department of Transportation over Rail Trail funding cut (11.01.25)
Albuquerque Journal
Public invited to ‘Howl-a-Day of the Dog’ parade and costume contest (10.28.25)
KRQE, New Mexico Living
First section of Rail Trail project set to open this weekend (10.23.25)
KOB4
First segment of the Rail Trail opening in the Sawmill District (10.22.25)
KRQE
Roundabout opens to connect Rail Trail with Tiguex Park in Albuquerque (10.11.25)
New Mexico Sun
Albuquerque Rail Trail project to continue despite federal funding freeze (10.06.25)
The Daily Lobo
Meet us on the rail trail (09.28.25)
The Washington Post
New arches added to Albuquerque Rail Trail near Sawmill district (09.15.25)
KOB4
Fed cancels $11.5M to finish Albuquerque Rail Trail (09.13.25)
KOAT
Heinrich Condemns Trump Administration for Taking Away $11.5 Million from Albuquerque Trail Project, Endangering Pedestrians and Cyclists, Hindering Downtown Economic Development (09.12.25)
Senator Martin Heinrich Press Releases
Feds cut funding to Rail Trail (09.11.25)
Albuquerque Journal
Rail Trail construction to ramp up in downtown Albuquerque (05.01.25)
KOB4
Trails offer the simple pleasures of biking and walking (04.26.25)
KOAT
The pieces of Rail Trail are coming together (11.25.24)
Albuquerque Journal
On Nationwide Building a Better America Tour, DOT Under Secretary Carlos Monje Jr. Highlights Funding from President Biden’s Infrastructure Law for the Albuquerque Rail Trail (08.23.22)
U.S. Department of Transportation
Albuquerque Rail Trail project gets $10M boost from the state (07.20.22)
KUNM
Governor announces $10 million infrastructure investment in Albuquerque Rail Trail (07.20.22)
Office of the Governor Press Releases