Lordsburg school board approves application for nearly $986,000 solar grant

The Lordsburg Municipal Schools board voted unanimously during a brief virtual meeting to authorize staff to apply for nearly $986,000 from the local Solar Access Fund and to designate an authorized representative to sign the application.

Board members moved and seconded approval of a resolution that allows the district to submit the grant application. A district speaker described the award as intended to fund solar projects for the schools; the speaker said the grant amount is roughly $986,000 and that board approval was required for the application and designation of an authorized signer. "The grant is for basically 1000000 dollars, close to it, 986,000, something like that, for solar projects," the speaker said.

Board Secretary Esquivel moved to approve the agenda and the resolution; Member Dela O seconded. The presiding officer called a roll-call vote because the meeting was held virtually. Each named member voted "Aye," and the presiding officer announced the motion carried. The board completed its stated business and adjourned at 3:05 p.m.

The vote authorizes district staff to proceed with the application and empowers the named representative to submit and sign documents on behalf of the board; no additional details about project scope, timeline, or matching funds were provided during the meeting.