New Mexico
New Mexico Awards Broadband Planning Grants to Three Rural, Tribal Communities
The state has now awarded planning grants to 18 Tribal communities.
New Mexico
New Mexico Launches Digital Navigator Program
The state’s broadband office has a goal of achieving universal access by 2029.
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.
Funding
New Mexico Funds Wi-Fi for Historical Sites
A step in the state’s plan to improve access in every community.
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 Senate Bill Would Fund $10M Broadband Subsidy
The bill would replace the expired federal ACP with a state version for low-income households.
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
New Mexico
New Mexico Connects More Students to Broadband
The state plans to connect all schools by 2027.
BEAD
States Advance BEAD Subgrantee Selection Amid Federal Uncertainty
New Mexico, Hawaii report strong provider interest as more states move to prepare final proposals.
Briefs
New Mexico Broadband Expansion Bill Awaits Governor’s Signature
Legislation aims to improve online education, emergency services
SpaceX
New Mexico’s $70 Million Starlink Plan Not in State Budget
State broadband office requested $70 million last November for the Starlink project.
SpaceX
New Mexico Official Wants $70 Million for Satellite Broadband
About 95,000 state locations would be eligible for free satellite equipment.
