NEWS RELEASE: City of Las Vegas Adds New Walking Floor Trailer to Improve Solid Waste Operations

Las Vegas, N.M. — The City of Las Vegas Solid Waste Department has added a new MAC Walking Floor Trailer to its fleet, strengthening the city’s ability to transport trash to the Wagon Mound Landfill. The trailer is expected to make daily operations more efficient and help the department keep up with increasing demands.

The truck was purchased with funding from last fiscal year’s budget and only needed a trailer to be put to full use. The trailer came as an added cost that required additional funding. Part of the expense was covered by trading in a scrap trailer that had been purchased several years ago but no longer met the department’s needs. The remaining funds were provided by City Councilman Marvin Martinez through a community-focused initiative. With both now in service, the equipment package is complete.

“This trailer supports Ward 4 and all wards in our community, and it helps our solid waste employees get the job done,” said Councilman Martinez. “I am proud to have offered Ward 4 funding for our community, and I will continue to support the needs of Ward 4 and the entire city as a councilman.”

The department says the new equipment was a much-needed addition. As the city continues to grow, the volume of trash collected each day has increased, putting pressure on existing resources. Solid waste crews are often tasked with working long hours to keep up with demand, and the addition of the new trailer and truck will allow for larger hauls and fewer trips to the landfill. This not only saves time and fuel but also reduces wear on existing vehicles and equipment, helping extend the life of the city’s fleet.

“We thank Councilman Martinez for reaching out to assist us with this purchase,” said David Marquez, Solid Waste Director. “These things don’t happen at the flip of a light switch, but with the support of our mayor, council, and city manager, these things become possible and this is the kind of support our staff receives.”

Mayor David Romero, Mayor Pro Tem and Councilman Marvin Martinez, Councilwoman Barbara Perea-Casey, Councilman Michael Montoya, Councilman David Ulibarri, and City Manager Robert A. Anaya all remain committed to supporting the efforts of all city departments. This project highlights the importance of strategic investments in city infrastructure and the value of collaboration across departments and leadership. As the City of Las Vegas continues to grow and modernize, initiatives like this ensure that essential services keep pace with community needs, all while making operations more cost-effective and sustainable.

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