Curly Crow Rides the Rail Runner / Curly Crow Monta el Rail Runner (English & Spanish)
All aboard! Celebrate 20 years of the New Mexico Rail Runner Express with this brand-new bilingual children’s book by New Mexico author Nicholas Aragon.
In Curly Crow Rides the Rail Runner, our favorite feathered friend hops aboard the train for an unforgettable adventure across Central New Mexico. Told in English and Spanish, this playful rhyming story takes young readers on a scenic ride past real Rail Runner landmarks—from Albuquerque to Santa Fe.
Created in partnership with Rio Metro, this beautifully illustrated picture book celebrates travel, curiosity, and the joy of exploring New Mexico.
Join Curly Crow on the Rail Runner
Join Curly Crow on a fun adventure aboard the New Mexico Rail Runner Express, the train that travels between Belen, Albuquerque, and Santa Fe. In this story, young readers experience the excitement of riding the train while discovering the beauty, culture, and landmarks of New Mexico.
Perfect For
• Kids who love trains and transportation
• Families traveling on the New Mexico Rail Runner
• New Mexico families and visitors
• Souvenirs from Albuquerque or Santa Fe
• Bilingual classrooms
• Teachers, libraries, and storytime
A Fun New Mexico Train Book for Kids
Curly Crow Rides the Rail Runner is a children’s book inspired by the real New Mexico Rail Runner Express, making it a perfect souvenir for visitors and a fun story for local families who love exploring the Land of Enchantment.
Climb aboard with Curly Crow and discover that every journey is an adventure—especially when you ride the rails!
