What’s happening . . .

The Albuquerque Rail Trail is a game-changer for Albuquerque—connecting neighborhoods, creating safe and vibrant outdoor spaces, celebrating our city’s history, and paving the way for its future. But right now, its momentum is at stake due to a City Council vote to strip $500,000 from the project.

To get this trail back on track, we need to show up and show our support!

Attend the “Rally for the Rail Trail” on Sunday, February 23, at 11:30 a.m. at the Sawmill site of the project (Bellamah Ave. NW & 19th). This is our moment to come together as a community, celebrate the progress we’ve already made, and send a clear message:

DON'T DERAIL THE RAIL TRAIL!

More information

Hello members, it's only been a little over a year since our last increase in membership pricing, however the board voted at its February 2025 meeting to implement a price increase to just the family rate to fully cover the cost of insurance on the additional family member.

Therefore, we will be increasing the family rate by 5$/year, i.e. from 30$/year to 35$/year. Individual memberships will remain at 25$/year. The increase will go into effect on new or renewing family memberships occurring on or after July 1, 2025.

Our cost for insurance has risen to 9.34$/year/per rider. The incremental charge of 10$ for a family membership (35$) above the cost of an individual membership (25$) will allow us to cover the additional individual on a family membership. Our insurance costs for families of 3 or more are the same rate as 2 family members.

The 2024 individual accomplishments of NMTS members will be recognized in an Awards Ceremony, planed for April 2025. To prepare for this, the NMTS Awards Committee is seeking nominations for the awards listed and explained in the NMTS Awards policy (available on the NMTS website in the Members Only area – link [here](https://www.nmts.org/Documents/NMTS_Policy_NMTS_Awards.pdf)):

Ride Leader of the Year

Volunteer of the Year

Tour of the Year

Lifetime Service Award

Special Recognition Awards (both serious and humorous)

The Awards Committee is asking for assistance from all members in identifying those who best deserve these awards. Please send your nominations to the Awards Committee chairperson, Bill Thompson, at thompsonw50@hotmail.com.

After an initial review of all award nominations, the Awards Committee will send each member an email in February with a link to an online Survey, which will allow you to vote for your selection for Ride Leader of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and Tour of the Year.

Contact Bill Thompson with any questions or comments. If you have an interest in serving on the Awards Committee and participating in the discussions about award winners, please contact Bill.