Summer shuttle takes travelers to Elephant Butte Lake, hot springs in New Mexico

SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) -- Just in time for summer holidays, the South Central Regional Transit District launched a new shuttle service to take travelers to popular destinations like Elephant Butte.

Wednesday, SCRTD said the Blue Summer Route will operate Fridays and Saturdays starting Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. The shuttle will run from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. with departures every 45 minutes.

The shuttle will run May 23 to Sept. 1, SCRTD said.

The seasonal shuttle connects popular tourist places like Elephant Butte Lake, Truth or Consequences and the Hot Springs District in Sierra County.

According to the SCRTD's website, there are fare-free rides until June 30.