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Over the past year, Rio Metro found a way to recognize the families and loved ones of those who served with a pilot program transporting seniors from Albuquerque-area senior centers to the National Cemetery and back. The Santa Fe National Cemetery Visitation Pilot Program took place in April, May, and June 2023. A collaboration between Rail Runner Operations, the City of Albuquerque’s Department of Senior Affairs, the City of Santa Fe’s Senior Services Division, and the Santa Fe National Cemetery, it provided seniors residing in Albuquerque with the opportunity to visit their loved ones interred at the National Cemetery. 

Allyne Clarke started with the Rio Metro Regional Transit District eleven years ago. As the first Advertising Sales Manager for Rio Metro, Clarke created the advertising sales program on the New Mexico Rail Runner Express and Rio Metro buses from the ground up. In her current role as Marketing Manager, she continues to challenge herself and the marketing team to creatively engage and educate the community about Rio Metro and its services. In this profile, Clarke discusses the importance of education, building relationships, and thinking long term.