Broadband
NOTICE: Statewide Middle Mile Network RFI
The NM Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) wants to facilitate the deployment of a "Statewide Open Access Middle Mile Network". The OBAE is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to obtain information from broadband providers, local governments, tribal communities and state agencies to assist in developing a comprehensive strategy for network funding, design, and administration.
View RFI Document (PDF)Enabling Legislation
To better coordinate broadband deployment efforts among different state entities, 2021 Legislation established the Office of Broadband Access and Expansion and Connect New Mexico Council.
Created the Office of Broadband Access and Expansion, which is administratively attached to DoIT for budget and expenditure oversight.
Created the Connect New Mexico Fund.
Appropriations totaling $100 million for the Connect New Mexico Fund.
New Mexico Broadband Program
To better coordinate broadband deployment efforts among different state entities, 2021 Legislation established the Office of Broadband Access and Expansion and Connect New Mexico Council. The Broadband Access and Expansion Act (Senate Bill 93) created the Office of Broadband Access and Expansion, which is administratively attached to DoIT for budget and expenditure oversight. The Connect New Mexico Act (House Bill 10) created the Connect New Mexico Fund, which received appropriations totaling $100 million (Senate Bill 377).
Connect New Mexico Council
The Connect New Mexico Council meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 1:30pm MT.
Mapping
Acquiring customer and service area data twice yearly from each of the broadband telecommunication providers in New Mexico. These data are used to produce a Web map of areas being serviced by broadband and by which technologies. Collecting Community Anchor Institution data, including potential and existing broadband sites within New Mexico.
Planning
Creating a "New Mexico Broadband Adoption Model" that, coupled with the availability mapping, is used to engage other broadband funded projects and the broadband providers within New Mexico and to develop opportunities for integration and collaboration in the areas of construction, education, marketing, and socio-economic analysis, with an emphasis on enhancing adoption.
Capacity Building
Forming a statewide Collaborative Committee, together with Working Groups that represent various "use sectors" (Business, Education, TeleHealth, Native Nations, etc.). Creating a Municipal/Tribal Broadband Master Planning Guide to assist tribal and local governments in the planning and implementation of broadband within their communities.
Other Assistance
Developing a Digital Literacy Resource (DLR) to marry the state's facilities, content, and instructors to support the public in identifying educational opportunities within their communities. Conducting a Native Lands Data Acquisition Pilot with a selection of tribes to support telecommunication customer locales, enhance emergency service deployment, and provide education opportunities.
Connect New Mexico Council
The Connect New Mexico Council meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 1:30pm MT.
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