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Advisory board member says limiting retired police vehicle sales to governments may forgo auction revenue

Rio Rancho Governing Body (City Council) · March 26, 2026
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Summary

Juan Martinez, an advisory board member, urged the council to reconsider a policy restricting retired police vehicles to government buyers, arguing partial decommissioning and public auctions could raise revenue.

Juan Martinez, who identified himself as an advisory board member for public infrastructure, urged the governing body to reconsider a policy that limits the sale of retired police vehicles to government agencies.

Martinez told the council the city's stated rationale —removal of police equipment costs about $1,200 per…

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