South Central Regional Transit District (SCRTD), Regular Meeting - June 24, 2026

The South Central Regional Transit District (SCRTD) held a regular meeting on June 24, 2026, under the Doña Ana County Government. Key procurement and budget discussions included approval of resolutions for fixed assets and federal transportation assistance applications for fiscal year 2027. The board authorized an appeal and reimbursement resolution related to the procurement of Gillig buses, addressing a challenge from the New Mexico Department of Transportation and outlining options for federal concurrence and administrative resolution. Additionally, the board approved issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an ADA complementary paratransit service study to comply with Federal Transit Administration requirements, with an estimated cost potentially up to $900,000, mostly covered by federal urban funds. The meeting also covered capital improvement projects, including solar array installation and property acquisition for vehicle layover in Hatch, with budget approvals for these initiatives. Finally, the SCRTD's fiscal year 2027 budget was presented and approved, totaling approximately $4.48 million in expenses, reflecting increases in personnel, benefits, maintenance, and contractual services, including added security costs. The budget also accounted for anticipated revenue from federal and state clean vehicle tax credits and the operational impact of a soon-to-be-activated solar array to reduce electrification costs.