[JerseyHighlander]

Martinez should shut down Rail Runner, demolish it, and auction off the rails, ties, seats etc one at a time after a huge PR publicity campaign, and put all the proceeds into balancing the state budget.

Even if the auctions are a net loss, it would still be less expensive than continuing operations.

[Jackson57]

And SELL THE PLANE!!

[CedarDave]

Martinez should shut down Rail Runner, demolish it, and auction off the rails, ties, seats etc one at a time after a huge PR publicity campaign, and put all the proceeds into balancing the state budget.

As I said above, federal funds are going to disappear after June 30 and she needs to eliminate state funding, too. Right now the majority of operating funds come from taxpayer-approved sales taxes in the counties where it operates (Valencia, Bernalillo, Sandoval, and Santa Fe). Let the transportation district raise fares to make up the loss. Even if the auctions are a net loss, it would still be less expensive than continuing operations.