On January 12, Route 790 will resume service in Albuquerque after a winter break. The route provides a connection from the Westside to the university area, Old Town, and downtown. It is especially used by students and staff at the University of New Mexico (UNM) and Central New Mexico Community College (CNM).
Mayor Tim Keller said, “The community needs convenient transportation options without parking fees and other car-related costs. The 790 is even a good route for getting some studying done.”
Transit Director Leslie Keener added, “We gas up this route for the academic semesters. Route 790’s ridership is small but mighty. We hope even more UNM and CNM students will take advantage of this free one-seat ride across Albuquerque as well as other transit options.”
Route 790 will operate hourly on weekdays from approximately 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., beginning at the Northwest Transit Center near Cottonwood Mall. The bus travels south on Coors, east on I-40, south on Rio Grande, east on Lomas through downtown, and south on University to serve both UNM and CNM.
Information about schedules and navigation can be found at ABQRIDE.com.
ABQ RIDE aims to provide safe, clean, and reliable transportation for the community.
Albuquerque has grown as a transportation center since the arrival of the railroad in the 1880s, which shifted it from a farming village into a regional hub. The city operates under a council structure defined by its charter, with responsibilities that include setting goals and adopting policies for community development. More details about Albuquerque’s government structure are available on its official website. Additionally, Albuquerque’s history as a settlement dates back to 1706; its development over time has been shaped by key events such as railroad expansion (city’s historical timeline).
