Who Are We?
The Rough Riders Rail Rehab are a passionate group of railroaders, tradespeople, historians, local citizens, entrepreneurs, non-profit's, and conservationists that encourage local growth, teach railroad safety, and conservation in the meadow city, Las Vegas, New Mexico!
Good Deeds Sow Seeds.
Dedication to the community means being present and capable of offering a hand up. During the Water Crisis of 2024, the 4RO donated 65 Gallons of fresh drinking water to local citizens to help alleviate the strain of water conservation.
The Meadow City and Beyond..
Reaching the ears, eyes, and talents of renowned modelers, railroaders, businesses, and entrepreneurs about a vision for the future of Las Vegas. We appeared as vendors in Albuquerque, NM during the Santa Fe Railway Historical & Modeling Societies Convention.
Local project with local people creates local success !
We are successful because of our local talent and the local endeavors we challenge ourselves with. Part of our mission is about boosting local success, and that's exactly what we are achieving every day. You can be a part of that success too!
" ALL ABOARD! "
Circa 1880's: a double header prepares to leave Las Vegas. Trainmen pose for a photo opportunity in front of the lead engine.
How did we get here?
When our founder arrived in Las Vegas, he recognized that there were many tools and opportunities available to grow the community with hard work and a heart for people. Arriving in 2023 we learned of the towns incredible resilience and immediately got to work meeting and greeting everyone we possibly could. With a drive to learn, we approached local business owners, citizens, former/current government officials, and started building relationships and understanding the needs of the community. It was then that we made the choice to push for a vision that could help. Thus, the Rough Riders Rail Rehab was born! We knew that by focusing on an audacious centralized project, we could move the city forward in safety, conservation, and jobs. We are committed to rejuvenating transportation within (and to) the meadow city and recapturing the romance of rail travel with all of the intricacies that come along with it. As the former Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad advertised "Santa Fe all the way" we say "LAS VEGAS ALL THE WAY"!