CHAMA, N.M. (KRQE) — A scenic railroad in Chama is introducing a ride that’s a bit shorter and more affordable. Starting May 31, “Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad” will offer two-hour trips, four ...

CHAMA, N.M. – Business owners who rely heavily on summer tourists are concerned about their prospects after the New Mexico side of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad halted departures from Chama ...

Alice’s note: This story first appeared in my blog The Bright Lights of Muleshoe on December 8, 2025. Pat Angeley and I traveled to Chama, New Mexico, for the train ride that boasts fall color and ...

Cumbres-Toltec Scenic Railroad was originally constructed in the late 19th Century to serve the mining and timber industries in the region. Today, it stands as a testament to the era of steam ...

Matt Wallace opened Local in Chama last summer to pair good wine and live music with a sense of community. Like most of the village of around 1,000 by the Colorado border, his restaurant’s clock is ...

(KRQE) – Does Durango or Chama have the best train ride in America? That’s something you get to decide. The Cumbres and Toltec Railway, and the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad are ...

Known as the Land of Enchantment, New Mexico is full of breathtaking views everywhere you look. A fun way to take in the views is by train. Trains are no longer such a popular mode of transportation, ...