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- Nov 5, 2026 · Department of Information Technology
DoIT, state partners keep New Mexico’s election secure
SANTA FE, N.M. — New Mexico voters cast their ballots on Tuesday on networks and systems that stayed secure from start to finish, thanks to months of joint planning by the New Mexico Department of Information Technology, the Office of Cybersecurity and its partners.
- Sep 22, 2026 · Department of Information Technology
New Mexico celebrates launch of streamlined, statewide IT platform
SANTA FE — New Mexico marked a major step in modernizing state government this week, celebrating the official launch of a statewide platform that streamlines service delivery and strengthens support for every agency.
- Aug 20, 2026 · Department of Information Technology
State strengthens emergency fire communications at Nambe Lake
NAMBE PUEBLO, N.M. — Radio technicians reinforced communication for firefighters and tribal personnel at Nambe Lake this week as the Frijoles Fire continues to grow.
- 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 benefit its members.
- May 18, 2026 · Department of Information Technology
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
SANTA FE — Pursuant to Subsection (J) of Sections 9-27-6 and 14-4-5.2 NMSA 1978, the New Mexico Department of Information Technology (DoIT) hereby gives notice of repeal and replacement of 1.12.5 NMAC, Oversight of Information Technology…
- Apr 15, 2026 · Department of Information Technology
New Mexico fully funds first responder radio network
SANTA FE — When a wildfire jumps a containment line or a shooting unfolds across multiple jurisdictions, the radio network connecting New Mexico’s first responders can mean the difference between a coordinated response and chaos — and this…
- Apr 2, 2026 · Department of Information Technology
Mobile command technology supports Chimayó pilgrimage
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.
- Jul 10, 2025 · Department of Information Technology
New Mexico’s radio upgrades save lives in emergency response
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.
- 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
SANTA FE — Today, the New Mexico Department of Information Technology hosted a roundtable discussion with White House National Cyber Director Harry Coker, Jr., the New Mexico Public Education and Higher Education Departments, staff from the…
- Jan 11, 2024 · Department of Information Technology
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 1.12.21
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Department of Information Technology (“DoIT”) and the Connect New Mexico Council (“Council”), pursuant Paragraphs A and B of Section 9-27-6 NMSA 1978 and Paragraph C of Section 63-9K-4 NMSA 1978, proposes to amend 1.12.21 NMAC, GRANT PROGRAM RULES
- Nov 7, 2023 · Department of Information Technology
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 1.12.21
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Department of Information Technology (“DoIT”) and the Connect New Mexico Council (“Council”), pursuant Paragraphs A and B of Section 9-27-6 NMSA 1978 and Paragraph C of Section 63-9K-4 NMSA 1978, proposes to amend 1.12.21 NMAC, GRANT PROGRAM RULES
- 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 state Information Technology (IT) ecosystem.
- 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 facilitate better, faster Internet for all New Mexicans.
- 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. The four awarded projects reflect Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s commitment to universal broadband availability statewide.
- 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 the protection of Personally Identifiable Information.
- Mar 3, 2023 · Department of Information Technology
Office of Broadband Access and Expansion Announces Third Wave of Connect New Mexico Pilot Program Funding
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.
- 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 body administratively attached to DoIT, directly or indirectly.
- 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).
- Nov 10, 2022 · Department of Information Technology
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.
- Sep 29, 2022 · Department of Information Technology
New Mexico Kicks-off Digital Inclusion Week with Broadband Summit
SANTA FE — The Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) is excited to join the New Mexico Broadband Collective at the upcoming Broadband Summit on September 30. This event is serving as a kick-off to the national Digital Inclusion Week.
- Jun 27, 2022 · Department of Information Technology
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.
- 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 Mexico.
- Nov 15, 2021 · Department of Information Technology
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Repeal and Replacement of 1.12.9 NMAC
SANTA FE – Pursuant to NMSA 1978, Sections 9-27-6(J) and 14-4-5.2, the New Mexico Department of Information Technology (DoIT) hereby gives notice of repeal and replacement of 1.12.9 NMAC, Project Certification of Technology Projects.
- Nov 8, 2021 · Department of Information Technology
Notice and Proposed Amended Rule 1.12.9
SANTA FE – Pursuant to NMSA 1978, Sections 9-27-6(J) and 14-4-5.2, the New Mexico Department of Information Technology (DoIT) hereby gives notice of proposed amendment to Rule 1.12.9 NMAC, Project Certification of Technology Projects.
- 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.
- Apr 7, 2021 · Department of Information Technology
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.
- 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 support to state agencies.
- 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. 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…
- Jun 3, 2020 · Department of Information Technology
N.M. awards Cochiti Pueblo $2.9 million for broadband
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.
- 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. 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.
- 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 expansion occurring in the Permian Basin.
- Jan 24, 2020 · Department of Information Technology
Seeking Proposals for Rural Broadband Grant
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.
- 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 GSD Secretary Ken Ortiz announced today.
- 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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