The MRCOG held two public meetings on May 8, 2012, to present the initial findings of the Paseo del Norte High Capacity Transit Study.  The study focuses on identifying how transit can address current and future transportation needs between the northwest metro area and the North I-25 More...

Rio Metro Regional Transit District Updating Short-Range Plan (Albuquerque, NM – May 3, 2012) - The Rio Metro Regional Transit District is updating its short-range plan and will hold three public meetings across the region to get input from residents and riders. The plan will assess existing More...

In this issue: Take part in the Travel Times Question of the Month New Mexico's Newest Urbanized Area Open Houses for Paseo del Norte High Capacity Transit Study Public Meetings for Rio Metro Transit Service Plan Update May Calendar Transportation News and Information The full version of More...

In an effort to grow business in central New Mexico, the Metro New Mexico Development Alliance has redesigned its website – www.nmsitesearch.com. The website was created to foster business growth in the region. Among the many features contained in the redesigned site is a directory of More...

According to recently released 2010 Census data, the middle Rio Grande region grew by 158,432 people over the past decade for a 2010 population of 897,146. The gain is the equivalent of adding a second Sandoval and Valencia County to the region, and represents a 21.4 percent increase in population More...

The much awaited 5-year data release from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey is finally here! For the first time, we don't have to wait until the decennial census to see how small areas are growing and changing. This 2005-2009 release provides detailed characteristics on communities down More...

The 2009 American Community Survey released by the US Census Bureau allows us the unique ability to measure change over recent history and between larger geographies within the MRCOG region. Three profiles highlight some key findings for the MRCOG Region:  Commuting to More...

New Mexico Rail Runner Express station areas present a potential alternative planning area to the auto-oriented development prevalent in many southwestern cities. Transit-oriented development enables residents to own fewer cars, drive less, reduce transit expenditures, and live and work in a More...

Senior Airman Jason Rice and Senior Airman Gerald Heckwine perform maintenance on a CV-22 Osprey at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M.(U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Cecilio M. Ricardo Jr.) The Albuquerque International Sunport, the Department of Energy, Sandia National Labs, Kirtland Air Force More...

The MRCOG Annual Report highlights the programs and accomplishments for 2010.  For example, the New Mexico Rail Runner Express added two stations the past year: the 599 Station which brings a new transportation hub to the north, and the Kewa Station which offers pueblo residents a much-needed More...

July 16, 2010 - WASHINGTON, DC – The Mid-Region Council of Governments, based in Albuquerque, NM received a 2010 Innovation Award from the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) Research Foundation for its Agriculture Collaborative. The MRCOG's Agriculture Collaborative has More...

Mayor Richard J. Berry today announced that the City of Albuquerque has been awarded $6.72 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to build the Montaño Intermodal Center. The center will provide a new connection between ABQ Ride buses and the New Mexico Rail Runner Express commuter More...

Services which impact the lives of many are often the subject of public scrutiny, as they well should be. However, it's also important to separate fact from fiction.  And, since you, the taxpayer are helping fund this service, we think it’s your right to know the truth! Since its More...

The heat didn't scare away crowds from the 2010 Local Food Festival and Field Day, but thank goodness for sprinkers and water bottles!  The event, held at the Hubbell House in Albuquerque's South Valley on June 6, was a celebration of agriculture in New Mexico's Rio Grande Valley.  Below More...

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Mid-Region Council of Government's public survey about transportation. The information collected as part of this survey will be invaluable for use in the regional transportation planning process led by MRCOG, which includes the development of the More...

In March 2010, more than 130 million addresses received a 2010 Census form by mail or hand delivery. The 2010 Census documents the changes in our nation since the last decennial census in 2000, and tell us how we’ve evolved as a country. Because census data affect how more than $400 billion More...

The MRCOG website has a fresher, brighter design as a result of a new template and system upgrade.  Rotating images highlight the vast array of programs offered by MRCOG:  transportation planning, support for local farmers, and the popular New Mexico Rail Runner Express, among many More...

The comments summary from the Los Lunas Transportation Corridor study is now online.  This study is lead by the Mid-Region Council of Governments with support and involvement from numerous communities. The study is evaluating existing and future transportation problems and needs More...

Thank you to everyone that participated in the Mid-Region Council of Governments’ public survey about transportation. This survey ended on February 12, 2010. There were 3,648 respondents. Many people took the time to provide in depth comments. Here are some survey result highlights: Traffic More...

New Mexico is a wonderful place to live-- our terrain spans mountain peaks, jagged canyons, wide open mesa and winding rivers.  Our people are also diverse, and all of us have come to this beautiful land over time to contribute to a rich cultural and ethnic landscape. And, each one of us has More...

The following ran in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 More information on the Kirtland Joint Land Use Study may be found here.   Base, Sunport Study Crucial By Michael Daly President, Mesa del Sol  Kirtland Air Force Base and the More...

The following article ran in the Albuquerque Tribune. Read the article online here, including related stories and photos.   Managing Albuquerque's growth poses challenges with 1 million people projected for 2021 By Erik Siemers Monday, September 17, 2007 Albuquerque More...