The City of Las Cruces Railroad Museum, 351 N. Mesilla, will hold the first ever Railroad Days celebration from April 24th to April 26th from 10:00am to 4:00pm at the museum. Railroad Days will mark the 127th anniversary of the arrival of the first train in Las Cruces.

The New Mexico Rail Runner Express commuter train will also be stationed at the museum. Thursday, April 24th will be Senior Day for residents to “Share their Railroad Memories” on camera for the museum’s archives. (The Dona Ana County Community College’s Digital Imaging and Design Department will provide filming.)

Friday, April 25th will be Student’s Day with special tours for large groups and activities for the kids throughout the day. On Saturday, April 26th, the Rail Runner Express will be parked next to the depot and available for tours. In addition, Harvey Girl re-enactors from the Railroad and Transportation Museum of El Paso will discuss working for the Fred Harvey Company and the Atchison, Topeka, & Santa Fe Railroad. A barbershop quartet, the Code Breakers, will provide entertainment at 12:30pm followed by a welcome ceremony for guests.

The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad train arrived in Las Cruces on April 26, 1881. The event is free.

For more information contact Rebecca Slaughter, Assistant Museum Manager at 575/647-4480. The TTY number is 575/541-2161.

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