Socorro Nabs New Solar Business

Gov. Susana Martinez announced late Thursday that Solaro Energy will be relocating from California to Socorro.

Solaro manufactures residential and commercial solar products, including solar generators and solar fans, lighting and ventilation systems.

The move is expected to create 100 jobs in Socorro, which will be the company’s new headquarters. Solaro has leased space in the Socorro Industrial Park and has begun construction on a 12,000-square-foot building. Solaro plans to construct two additional buildings in the park, and will apply for Job Training Incentive Program funding.

Martinez will be at the facility on Friday morning for a press conference with company owner Dennis Grubb and Jon Barela, state secretary of economic development.