New Mexico Funds Wi-Fi for Historical Sites
A step in the state’s plan to improve access in every community.
A step in the state’s plan to improve access in every community.
April 11, 2026 – The New Mexico broadband office is expanding free, public Wi-Fi to historical sites and museums throughout the state.
On Thursday, New Mexico’s Office of Broadband Access and Expansion awarded the Department of Cultural Affairs a $460,000 grant to establish connectivity in 213 new access points across 12 locations.
The program draws from the $100 million Connect New Mexico Fund, established in 2021 through the Connect New Mexico Act.
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