New Mexico
New Mexico Awards Broadband Planning Grants to Three Rural, Tribal Communities
The state has now awarded planning grants to 18 Tribal communities.
Labor Department
New Mexico To Close Digital Divide With $382 Million From BEAD
The state broadband office hopes to use BEAD non-deployment dollars to expand infrastructure, 5G, and workforce programs.
New Mexico
New Mexico Broadband Office Approves $6.7M in Public Wi-Fi Grants
Six grants will expand and implement Wi-Fi in public plazas, parks and municipal buildings.
New Mexico
New Mexico Completes First ConnectNM Pilot Project
The project aims to improve fiber access for communities in rural Chaves County.
NTIA
New Mexico Unveils Plan to Expand Affordable Broadband
State proposes launching broadband subsidy program by 2027
SpaceX
New Mexico’s $70 Million Starlink Plan Not in State Budget
State broadband office requested $70 million last November for the Starlink project.
BLM
Senate Bill Aims to Streamline Broadband Permitting on Federal Lands
The act aims to accelerate the review process for broadband permits issued by federal agencies.
Rural
What to Do About RDOF Defaulters? Some Ideas from New Mexico, and Others
Some advocate for directing unused RDOF funds to state broadband offices instead.
Funding
State BEAD Challenge Process Requires Outreach Coordination
ISPs can’t be expected to understand all program rules and processes, event hears.
Infrastructure
Experts Suggest Immediate Action on Permitting in Preparation for BEAD Spending
Experts suggested hiring consultancies and engaging in practice applications for projects.
