N.M. County Bans Outsourcing

The Doña Ana County (N.M.) manager has banned departments from using outside vendors to perform vehicle repairs, as a cost-containment strategy partly aimed at the county sheriff's department.

by Staff

February 24, 2016

1 min to read

The Doña Ana County (N.M.) manager has banned departments from using outside vendors to perform vehicle repairs, as a cost-containment strategy partly aimed at the county sheriff's department, reports the Las Cruces Sun-News.

County Manager Julie Brown issued a memo on Feb. 16 stating that county-owned vehicles must be repaired by the fleet department. However, the fleet manager has been authorized to use outside vendors "when necessary."

Sheriff Enrique "Kiki" Vigil began outsourcing most of the maintenance and repair work in July to two companies by piggybacking onto a state contract. Sheriff's personnel said there have been "issues in the past" with the quality of work done by the fleet department.

Fleet manager Gabe Silva said his department offers "competitive" rates for the repairs.

Topics:Sheriff's Office Outsourcing County Fleets Maintenance

More Maintenance

Safety by Design: Power and Protection in the Freightliner 114SD Plus

Safety and productivity go hand-in-hand on today’s vocational jobsites. The Freightliner 114SD Plus combines advanced driver-assist technologies with proven reliability to keep crews moving constantly from start to finish. Learn how safety by design can protect your team, reduce risk, and maximize uptime.

Graphic announcing Fleetio’s AI Service Advisor, a tool designed to help fleet managers evaluate repairs, automate workflows and improve maintenance efficiency.

Maintenance•by News/Media Release•March 24, 2026

Fleetio Launches AI Service Advisor to Simplify and Accelerate Fleet Maintenance Approvals

Fleetio launched an open beta of its AI-powered Service Advisor tool, designed to help fleet managers streamline repair approvals and reduce vehicle downtime.

Maintenance•March 21, 2026

The Future of Government Fleet Technicians with Mike Cleary

Mike Cleary shares what government fleets need to know about today’s technician workforce, EV and hybrid service demands, recruiting skilled talent, and making training dollars go further.

3 Ways Fleet Tech Builds Public Trust

Managing a state or local fleet comes with levels of accountability private companies don’t have. Read how modern fleet technology helps elevate visibility and safety to strengthen community trust.

Modernize Motor Pool Operations Without Increasing Cyber Risk

Still managing your motor pool with spreadsheets and manual approvals? Loyola University replaced outdated processes with automated fleet management, eliminating overtime and saving up to $50,000 annually. See how they did it.

MOVING ON FROM DEBATE: A Guide for Fleet Managers Who Just Want To Get Electrification Done

Fleet managers are done with the debate—and focused on execution. Learn how to build a practical electrification strategy that aligns infrastructure, operations, and financing while keeping costs controlled and deployment scalable with support from Blink Charging. Discover how smart planning today positions fleets for long-term performance and ROI.