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120 releases published from the NM.gov press portal.

Jul 28, 2026 · Department of Information Technology
Tens of thousands join state’s broadband education network
Jul 27, 2026 · Department of Information Technology
Broadband resiliency project underway in Lincoln County
Jul 24, 2026 · Department of Information Technology
OBAE offers grants to help implement school wireless device policy
Jul 23, 2026 · Department of Information Technology
PRC proposes rules for broadband affordability program
Jul 22, 2026 · Department of Information Technology
State broadband grants to lead to first connections for NM Tribe
Jul 10, 2026 · Department of Information Technology
State awards 19th Tribal community broadband planning grant
Contact: Office of Broadband Access and Expansion Mike Curtis, Michael.curtis@connect.nm.gov; (505) 231-4477 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 10, 2026 State awards 19th Tribal community broadband planning grant SANTA FE – A New Mexico Pueblo may
Jul 9, 2026 · Department of Information Technology
FCC Commissioner visits Mescalero Apache Tribe
MESCALERO, NM – Federal Communications Commissioner Olivia Trusty took the opportunity to see firsthand how one of New Mexico’s Tribal communities is making key strides in developing its own broadband and telecommunications network to benef
Jul 1, 2026 · Department of Information Technology
State-funded computer distribution project helps fill digital void
May 18, 2026 · Department of Information Technology
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
Public comments received during the comment period and DoIT’s formal response to those comments are available in the attachments below.
Apr 15, 2026 · Department of Information Technology
New Mexico fully funds first responder radio network
Announcement honors National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, April 12–18 SANTA FE — When a wildfire jumps a containment line or a shooting unfolds across multiple jurisdictions, the radio network connecting New Mexico’s first responde
Apr 2, 2026 · Department of Information Technology
Mobile command technology supports Chimayó pilgrimage
State deploys mobile dispatch ahead of internationally renowned event CHIMAYÓ, N.M.
Jul 10, 2025 · Department of Information Technology
New Mexico’s radio upgrades save lives in emergency response
Upgraded system eliminates dead zones, connects 78 agencies statewide SANTA FE — In the rugged terrain of New Mexico, where a lost hiker or stranded motorist can quickly become a life-or-death situation, communication failures have long pla
Mar 3, 2025 · Department of Information Technology
Senate unanimously confirms Manny Barreras as secretary of Department of Information Technology
SANTA FE — Today the New Mexico Senate unanimously confirmed Manny Barreras as the cabinet secretary for the Department of Information Technology (DoIT).
May 31, 2024 · Department of Information Technology
White House to provide free cybersecurity software for schools
Jan 11, 2024 · Department of Information Technology
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 1.12.21
Nov 7, 2023 · Department of Information Technology
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 1.12.21
Jul 14, 2023 · Department of Information Technology
State covering bill for first responder radio service
SANTA FE — At the direction of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, the state will pay monthly subscriber fees for radio service for federal, local, and tribal first responders.
Apr 7, 2023 · Department of Information Technology
Governor signs Senate Bill 280 Cybersecurity Act
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday, signed into law Senate Bill 280 — the Cybersecurity Act – The Act establishes a Cybersecurity Office which will oversee cybersecurity, and information security related functions across the
Apr 6, 2023 · Department of Information Technology
Governor Signs Package of Broadband Bills which Break Down Systemic Barriers to Better Internet
SANTA FE- This legislative session Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and the state Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) pursued legislation to create smoother pathways for the development of broadband infrastructure in order to fac
Mar 28, 2023 · Department of Information Technology
Governor Lujan Grisham Announces $17 Million in Broadband Grant Awards to Bridge the Digital Divide in Unserved, Economically Distressed Communities
SANTA FE, NM – The Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) continues the rollout of grant awards funded by the Connect New Mexico Pilot Program.
Mar 3, 2023 · Department of Information Technology
State announces major investments in Cybersecurity
SANTA FE — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced that New Mexico is set to receive nearly $13 million in federal funding over the next four years for Cybersecurity enhancements to better protect networks from outside attacks and bolster
Mar 3, 2023 · Department of Information Technology
Office of Broadband Access and Expansion Announces Third Wave of Connect New Mexico Pilot Program Funding
Deadline for Grant Application Submission Extended The New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) recently extended the deadline for Wave Three of the Connect New Mexico Pilot Program (“Pilot Program”).
Nov 16, 2022 · Department of Information Technology
State awards multi-million dollar grant to local coop for broadband
MOUNTAINAIR — The Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) visited the rural community of Mountainair to celebrate the recently announced grant award to Central New Mexico Electric Cooperative (CNMEC).
Sep 29, 2022 · Department of Information Technology
New Mexico Kicks-off Digital Inclusion Week with Broadband Summit
Mar 14, 2022 · Department of Information Technology
Department of Information Technology Launches New Website
Website features new search functions and updated design SANTA FE — Today the New Mexico Department of Information Technology (DoIT) unveils a redesigned website to provide an improved user experience for the department and State of New Mex
Nov 15, 2021 · Department of Information Technology
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Repeal and Replacement of 1.12.9 NMAC
Nov 8, 2021 · Department of Information Technology
Notice and Proposed Amended Rule 1.12.9
Aug 31, 2021 · Department of Information Technology
New state radio communications network assisted during recent Albuquerque Police emergencies
SANTA FE — The Department of Information Technology’s (DoIT) newly upgraded Public Safety Radio Communications service, Digital Trunked Radio System (DTRS), assisted local law enforcement during recent officer-involved shootings.
Dec 17, 2020 · Department of Information Technology
Department of Information Technology presents FY22 Budget to the Legislative Finance Committee
SANTA FE, N.M.— The New Mexico Department of Information Technology’s (DoIT) FY22 total budget request to the Legislative Finance Committee displays an understanding of the projected economic constraints, with a focus on providing continued
Oct 8, 2020 · Department of Information Technology
New Mexico Department of Information Technology Awarded $1.5 Million in CARES Act Recovery Funding
The U.S. Department of Commerce recently announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration is awarding a $1.5 million CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to the New Mexico Department of Information Technology (DoIT).
Jul 7, 2020 · Department of Information Technology
Udall, Torres Small, New Mexico Department of Information Technology Sec. Salazar to Host Webinar on Broadband Funding Opportunities for New Mexico
SANTA FE, N.M.— TOMORROW, Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at 9:30 a.m.
Jun 3, 2020 · Department of Information Technology
N.M. awards Cochiti Pueblo $2.9 million for broadband
Governors Lujan Grisham, Naranjo sign Inter-Governmental Agreement SANTA FE – The state of New Mexico awarded the Pueblo of Cochiti nearly $2.9 million in emergency funding to bring high-speed Internet to the pueblo to promote social distan
Mar 13, 2020 · Department of Information Technology
New Mexico Broadband Infrastructure Grant (NMBIG) procurement is now fully retracted
The NM Department of Information Technology is issuing notice effective immediately, that the New Mexico Broadband Infrastructure Grant (NMBIG) procurement is now fully retracted.
Feb 27, 2020 · Department of Information Technology
Training in Cybersecurity
Online training offered to state departments SANTA FE— New Mexico Information Technology is leading the way with innovation.
Feb 10, 2020 · Department of Information Technology
New public-private partnership will boost broadband services in southeastern New Mexico
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Information Technology on Monday announced a new public-private partnership that will build much-needed broadband infrastructure in southeastern New Mexico to accommodate the current economic expansio
Jan 24, 2020 · Department of Information Technology
Seeking Proposals for Rural Broadband Grant
Infrastructure Grant Program Begins SANTA FE—The Department of Information Technology (DoIT) has secured $3 million in total funding to launch a Rural Broadband project intended to facilitate broadband implementation in unserved and underse
Dec 13, 2019 · Department of Information Technology
Electronic signature contract reached
SANTA FE- The Department of Information Technology (DoIT), in collaboration with General Services Department, is implementing technology to allow for electronic signatures on state government documents, DoIT Secretary Vincent Martinez and G
Nov 22, 2019 · Department of Information Technology
Providing safety for kids and bus drivers in Hidalgo County
SANTA FE- The collaboration between the Department of Information Technology and New Mexico Army National Guard brings safety to students and bus drivers in Hidalgo County.
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New Mexico's Statewide Education Network Goes Live
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State awards $40 million in state grants to help deploy broadband infrastructure
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Budget Press Release for DoIT
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State awards $500,000 in broadband planning and engineering grants
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New Mexico pueblos receive $22.6 million in broadband grants
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Applications begin for $675 million in broadband infrastructure grants
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State�s Proposed Broadband Satellite Program is a Blessing from Above
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State�s Geospatial Information Officer receives NM Women in Tech Award
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Pueblo of Jemez Awarded $5.7 Million in Federal Digital Equity Grant
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State broadband office will use $1.25 million from American Rescue Plan Act for disaster relief
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State broadband office will call on lawmakers at hearing to approve key fiscal initiatives
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State Broadband Office to ask lawmakers to approve funding
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Senate committee unanimously clears wireless infrastructure bill
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Rural students in four counties to get high-speed internet
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State teamwork could lead to millions in federal tribal grants
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Broadband Day at the Roundhouse March 4
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New Media advorry
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State broadband office helps resolve frequent broadband blackouts in Gallup and McKinley County
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Senate unanimously confirms Manny Barreras as secretary of Department of Information Technology
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Senate committee clears bill to transfer Statewide Education Network to Broadband Office
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State approves $200,000 in broadband grants to county government and Tribal community
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Broadband for Education bill heads to Senate Floor
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Broadband for Education bill heads to governor�s desk
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Gov. Lujan Grisham signs Broadband for Education legislation
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Dozens of applications submitted for $675 million in federal broadband infrastructure grants
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Nearly 40 applications submitted for OBAE�s �PINON� grants
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New Broadband for Education law will boost school-related broadband projects
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250 rural New Mexico students to receive high speed internet
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Broadband office notifying providers about new national rules
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Federal broadband grants help connect hundreds of locations in Cibola and McKinley counties
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State broadband initiative to connect hundreds of rural students in Grant County
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Statewide radio system upgrades strengthen emergency communication across New Mexico
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State awards broadband planning grants to two pueblos and Valencia County
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New Mexico races to #1 nationally in internet speed performance improvement
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State broadband office breaks ground on major infrastructure project
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State first nationally in internet speed performance improvement
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State�s largest broadband funding program receives more than 40 new applications
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State broadband office awards special grants to assist communities struck by disasters
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State broadband office seeks public comment on massive federal broadband deployment proposal
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State broadband office submits $675 million broadband infrastructure plan for federal approval
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State officials and dignitaries hold ribbon cutting Sept. 10 in Ruidoso to celebrate broadband disaster grants
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Ribbon cutting marks milestone for broadband recovery in Lincoln County
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Jemez�s broadband project begins to connect hundreds of homes
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Jemez Pueblo celebrates broadband connectivity with ribbon cutting
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State broadband office launches $7 million public Wi-Fi grant program
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Broadband infrastructure project begins hundreds of connections in Luna County village
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State Officials and dignitaries host ribbon cutting October 28 in Luna County to celebrate hundreds of broadband connections
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State awards $200,000 in broadband planning grants to Tribal community and rural electric cooperative
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Exciting finds and safety: DoIT's Breaking Bad Habits clean-up impact
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Jemez Pueblo wins prestigious state infrastructure project award
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Hundreds to Attend 2025 New Mexico Broadband Summit
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Las Vegas City Schools becomes latest district connected with Statewide Education Network
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Broadband grant to connect hundreds of rural students in Hidalgo County
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State awards broadband grants to two Tribal communities
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Lt. Governor, state dignitaries celebrate rural student broadband connections in Silver City
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Southern New Mexico ribbon cuttings celebrate nearly 2,900 broadband connections
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Lt. Governor, PED secretary, state dignitaries celebrate 4,000 rural broadband connections
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State celebrates launch of rural student broadband connections
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Lt. Gov. Howie Morales, PED Secretary, help celebrate 4,000+ new rural broadband connections
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Broadband project completion in Gallup & McKinley County ends scourge of blackouts
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First Connect NM Pilot Program broadband project completed in rural Chaves County
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Broadband office proposes $10 million for broadband affordability
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State broadband office launches free broadband workforce development program
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Broadband Day at the Roundhouse February 12
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State broadband office approves $6.7M in grants for public Wi-Fi
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New Mexico Senate passes broadband affordability bill
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Broadband Affordability Bill Heads to Governor�s Desk
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Governor signs historic broadband affordability bill into law
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State urges federal government to release nearly $300 million in broadband support funds
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Sierra County ribbon cutting to celebrate thousands of broadband connections
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Broadband infrastructure project completed in Sierra County
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State historic sites, museums to receive public Wi-Fi access
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State launches permitting tool to expedite broadband expansion
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Rural students in Hidalgo County to receive access to broadband
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(New) Rural students in Rio Arriba County get access to broadband
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Public can track status of more than $2 billion in broadband investments
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Broadband project ribbon cutting
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State broadband office funds digital navigator initiative
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State awards $300,000 in broadband planning grants
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Two Albuquerque charter schools join state�s high-speed education network
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Assistance program to bring public Wi-Fi to local governments & state agencies
Dec 22, 2022 · Department of Information Technology
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 1.12.21
SCOPE: These rules apply to the development, award and administration of grant programs within the jurisdiction of DoIT, the Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (“OBAE”), the Connect New Mexico Council (“Council”), or to any public bod