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Tens of thousands join state’s broadband education network

Broadband resiliency project underway in Lincoln County

OBAE offers grants to help implement school wireless device policy

PRC proposes rules for broadband affordability program

State broadband grants to lead to first connections for NM Tribe

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…

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 benefit its members.

State-funded computer distribution project helps fill digital void

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.

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…

Mobile command technology supports Chimayó pilgrimage

State deploys mobile dispatch ahead of internationally renowned event CHIMAYÓ, N.M. — Tens of thousands of pilgrims will gather in Chimayó this Good Friday, where public safety teams will rely on a mobile command setup to strengthen coordination and response.

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 plagued emergency responders. Not anymore.

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). “Technology is the backbone of efficient government service—Cabinet Secretary Barreras understands this,” said Gov. Lujan Grisham.

White House to provide free cybersecurity software for schools

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 1.12.21

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 1.12.21

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.

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 state Information Technology (IT) ecosystem.

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 facilitate better, faster Internet for all New Mexicans.

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. The four awarded projects reflect Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s commitment to universal broadband availability statewide.

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 the protection of Personally Identifiable Information.

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”). The application period will close on April 3, 2023.

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 body administratively attached to DoIT, directly or indirectly.

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).

Governor announces broadband expansion funding for initial Connect New Mexico Pilot Program awardees

Grants to expand access to more than 13,400 homes, businesses, communities SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday announced the recipients of $38.6 million in funding through the Connect New Mexico Pilot Program, the state’s most ambitious broadband expansion effort in history.

New Mexico Kicks-off Digital Inclusion Week with Broadband Summit

Peter Mantos named Secretary of Information Technology

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday announced the appointment of Peter Mantos as secretary of the New Mexico Department of Information and 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 Mexico.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Repeal and Replacement of 1.12.9 NMAC

Notice and Proposed Amended Rule 1.12.9

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.

Gov. Lujan Grisham signs measures advancing broadband connection and development

SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday signed a pair of measures moving the state one step closer to providing New Mexico with the broadband capacity to connect all New Mexicans to reliable, high-speed internet.

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 support to state agencies.

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).

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. MT , U.S. Senator Tom Udall (D-N.M.), U.S. Representative Xochitl Torres Small (D-N.M.) and Secretary of the New Mexico Department of Information Technology (NMDoIT) John…

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 distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.

Training in Cybersecurity

Online training offered to state departments SANTA FE— New Mexico Information Technology is leading the way with innovation. As part of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s push for Cybersecurity, our team will host a series of training events for a list of 33 agencies.

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 expansion occurring in the Permian Basin.

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 underserved parts of New Mexico.

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 GSD Secretary Ken Ortiz announced today.

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.

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

State awards $500,000 in broadband planning and engineering grants

New Mexico pueblos receive $22.6 million in broadband grants

Applications begin for $675 million in broadband infrastructure grants

State's Proposed Broadband Satellite Program is a Blessing from Above

State's Geospatial Information Officer receives NM Women in Tech Award

Pueblo of Jemez Awarded $5.7 Million in Federal Digital Equity Grant

State broadband office will use $1.25 million from American Rescue Plan Act for disaster relief

State broadband office will call on lawmakers at hearing to approve key fiscal initiatives

State Broadband Office to ask lawmakers to approve funding

Senate committee unanimously clears wireless infrastructure bill

Rural students in four counties to get high-speed internet

State teamwork could lead to millions in federal tribal grants

Broadband Day at the Roundhouse March 4

New Media advorry

State broadband office helps resolve frequent broadband blackouts in Gallup and McKinley County

Senate unanimously confirms Manny Barreras as secretary of Department of Information Technology

Senate committee clears bill to transfer Statewide Education Network to Broadband Office

State approves $200,000 in broadband grants to county government and Tribal community

Broadband for Education bill heads to Senate Floor

Broadband for Education bill heads to governor's desk

Gov. Lujan Grisham signs Broadband for Education legislation

Dozens of applications submitted for $675 million in federal broadband infrastructure grants

Nearly 40 applications submitted for OBAE's �PINON� grants

Gov. Lujan Grisham signs Broadband for Education legislation

New Broadband for Education law will boost school-related broadband projects

250 rural New Mexico students to receive high speed internet

Broadband office notifying providers about new national rules

Federal broadband grants help connect hundreds of locations in Cibola and McKinley counties

State broadband initiative to connect hundreds of rural students in Grant County

Statewide radio system upgrades strengthen emergency communication across New Mexico

State awards broadband planning grants to two pueblos and Valencia County

New Mexico races to #1 nationally in internet speed performance improvement

State broadband office breaks ground on major infrastructure project

State first nationally in internet speed performance improvement

State's largest broadband funding program receives more than 40 new applications

State broadband office awards special grants to assist communities struck by disasters

State broadband office seeks public comment on massive federal broadband deployment proposal

State broadband office submits $675 million broadband infrastructure plan for federal approval

State officials and dignitaries hold ribbon cutting Sept. 10 in Ruidoso to celebrate broadband disaster grants

Ribbon cutting marks milestone for broadband recovery in Lincoln County

Jemez's broadband project begins to connect hundreds of homes

MEDIA ADVISORY: Jemez Pueblo celebrates broadband connectivity with ribbon cutting

State broadband office launches $7 million public Wi-Fi grant program

Broadband infrastructure project begins hundreds of connections in Luna County village

State Officials and dignitaries host ribbon cutting October 28 in Luna County to celebrate hundreds of broadband connections

State awards $200,000 in broadband planning grants to Tribal community and rural electric cooperative

Exciting finds and safety: DoIT's Breaking Bad Habits clean-up impact

Jemez Pueblo wins prestigious state infrastructure project award

MEDIA ADVISORY: Hundreds to Attend 2025 New Mexico Broadband Summit

Las Vegas City Schools becomes latest district connected with Statewide Education Network

Broadband grant to connect hundreds of rural students in Hidalgo County

State awards broadband grants to two Tribal communities

Lt. Governor, state dignitaries celebrate rural student broadband connections in Silver City

Southern New Mexico ribbon cuttings celebrate nearly 2,900 broadband connections

Lt. Governor, PED secretary, state dignitaries celebrate 4,000 rural broadband connections

State celebrates launch of rural student broadband connections

Lt. Gov. Howie Morales, PED Secretary, help celebrate 4,000+ new rural broadband connections

Broadband project completion in Gallup & McKinley County ends scourge of blackouts

First Connect NM Pilot Program broadband project completed in rural Chaves County

Broadband office proposes $10 million for broadband affordability

State broadband office launches free broadband workforce development program

Broadband Day at the Roundhouse February 12

State broadband office approves $6.7M in grants for public Wi-Fi

New Mexico Senate passes broadband affordability bill

Broadband Affordability Bill Heads to Governor's Desk

Governor signs historic broadband affordability bill into law

State urges federal government to release nearly $300 million in broadband support funds

Sierra County ribbon cutting to celebrate thousands of broadband connections

Broadband infrastructure project completed in Sierra County

State historic sites, museums to receive public Wi-Fi access

State launches permitting tool to expedite broadband expansion

Rural students in Hidalgo County to receive access to broadband

(New) Rural students in Rio Arriba County get access to broadband

Public can track status of more than $2 billion in broadband investments

MEDIA ADVISORY: Broadband project ribbon cutting

State broadband office funds digital navigator initiative

State awards $300,000 in broadband planning grants

Two Albuquerque charter schools join state's high-speed education network