New Mexico Seeks Public Input on Digital Equity Standard
Nearly 23% of New Mexicans lack a computer; the standard aims to address gaps in devices, connectivity, skills, and online safety.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2026 - New Mexico is asking residents to help define the Minimum Digital Living Standard - the basic online access, devices, and skills every household needs.
New Mexico residents have until Dec.9, 2026, to help define the state’s proposed Minimum Digital Living Standard (MDLS) - a benchmark for what every household needs to participate fully and safely in an increasingly online world.
