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 responders can mean the difference...
Senate Confirms
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....
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...
White House to provide free cybersecurity software for schools
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...
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 1.12.21
Grant Program Rules 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...
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 1.12.21
Grant Program Rules 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...
State covering bill for first responder radio service
Gov. Lujan Grisham and her administration understands the critical importance of keeping first responders safe and making sure they are able to best serve the people of New Mexico.
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...
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...