CONNECT NEW MEXICO COUNCIL (CNMC)
Overview
The Connect New Mexico Council (CNMC) is a coalition dedicated to improving broadband access and digital inclusion in New Mexico. Its working groups focus on infrastructure deployment, digital literacy, data analysis, policy advocacy, and economic development. By collaborating with stakeholders, CNMC aims to bridge the digital divide statewide.
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The Connect New Mexico Council (CNMC) is a coalition dedicated to improving broadband access and digital inclusion in New Mexico. Its working groups focus on infrastructure deployment, digital literacy, data analysis, policy advocacy, and economic development. By collaborating with stakeholders, CNMC aims to bridge the digital divide statewide.
Explore more about CNMC below:
Council Members
COUNCIL MEMBERS
- The members of the Connect New Mexico Council are:
- Kimball Sekaquaptewa, Pueblo Government Appointee (Interim Chair)
- Luis Reyes, Speaker of the House Appointee (Interim Vice-Chair)
- Peter Mantos- Special IT Project Coordinator- office of the Governor
- Alex Greenberg, Department of Economic Development Designee
- Eli Guinnee, Department of Cultural Affairs Designee
- Leonard Manzanares, Department of Transportation Designee
- Joseph Navarreté, New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority Designee
- Bogi Malecki, Department of Higher Education Designee
- Ovidiu Viorica, Public Schools Facilities Authority Designee
- Launa B. Waller, Minority House Floor Leader Appointee
- Katherine Crociata, Senate President Pro Tempore Appointee
- Steve L. Grey, Senate Minority Floor Leader Appointee
- Jim R. Ruybal, Governor Appointee
- Godfrey Enjady, Apache Government Appointee
Council Working Group Member Application
The Council has established the following working groups. If you are interested in becoming a member of any of these groups, please send an e-mail to: connectnmcouncil@state.nm.us In the body of your e-mail, please include a brief statement of interest, including your experience relating to the work group’s mission. Also, let us know how best to contact you about the status of your membership request. The Council appreciates your interest. Learn more about the CNMC Working Groups here: |
CONNECT NEW MEXICO GRANT PROGRAM AND RULE MAKING
CONNECT NEW MEXICO GRANT PROGRAM AND RULE MAKING
Chair Kimball Sekaquaptewa and Lead Vanessa Willock
Meets every Monday 4pm-5pm
(Membership is limited)
Chair Kimball Sekaquaptewa and Lead Vanessa Willock
Meets every Monday 4pm-5pm
(Membership is limited)
Digital Equity & Inclusion
DIGITAL EQUITY & INCLUSION
Chair Eli Guinnee and Co-Chair Catherine Nicolaou
Meets every other Thursday 11-12pm
Join DE working group mailing list
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Chair Eli Guinnee and Co-Chair Catherine Nicolaou
Meets every other Thursday 11-12pm
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Regional Planning & Community Engagement
REGIONAL PLANNING & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Acting Chair Jerry Smith and Council Representative Katherine Crociata
Meets every other Wednesday 11am-12noon
Join RPCE working group mailing list
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Acting Chair Jerry Smith and Council Representative Katherine Crociata
Meets every other Wednesday 11am-12noon
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Mapping, Data & Evaluation
MAPPING, DATA & EVALUATION
Mission: The mission of the Mapping Data & Evaluation Working Group of the Connect New Mexico Council (CNMC) is to provide data to the public, providers, and decision makers to identify areas and populations in New Mexico that are served, underserved, or unserved with regards to affordable, secure, and equitable broadband. We support the goals of CNMC and the Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) by optimizing data analytics and decision support.
Acting Chair Natalie Runyan
Meets every other Friday 11:00am-12:00pm
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Mission: The mission of the Mapping Data & Evaluation Working Group of the Connect New Mexico Council (CNMC) is to provide data to the public, providers, and decision makers to identify areas and populations in New Mexico that are served, underserved, or unserved with regards to affordable, secure, and equitable broadband. We support the goals of CNMC and the Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) by optimizing data analytics and decision support.
Acting Chair Natalie Runyan
Meets every other Friday 11:00am-12:00pm
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Tribal Working Group
TRIBAL WORKING GROUP
Chair Godfrey Enjady and Co-Chair Stephine Poston
Meets every other Wednesday 12noon-1pm
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Chair Godfrey Enjady and Co-Chair Stephine Poston
Meets every other Wednesday 12noon-1pm
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Permits,Right-of Way, POLE ATTACHMENTS (PROP)
PERMITS,RIGHT-OF WAY, POLE ATTACHMENTS (PROP)
Chair: Ovidiu Viorica
Meets every other Tuesday 10am-11am
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Chair: Ovidiu Viorica
Meets every other Tuesday 10am-11am
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Resolution Documents
RESOLUTION DOCUMENTS
Connect New Mexico Council Meetings
The Connect New Mexico Council meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 1:30pm MT. You can attend these meetings online at this Zoom Link. Details and materials for each meeting are listed below.
2024 Meetings Archive
2023 Meetings Archive
2023 Meeting Archive:
December 14, 2021 November 16, 2023
21 September 2023 - 1:30 pm MDT 17 August 2023 - 1:30 pm MDT - HYBRID MEETING 31 July 2023 - 10:30 am MDT - SPECIAL MEETING 27 July 2023 - 1:30 pm MDT - SPECIAL MEETING 20 July 2023 - 1:30 pm MDT - State Capital Building Room 307 |
29 June 2023 - 1:30- 3:30 pm MDT - Virtual 17 May 2023 - 2:00pm-4:00 pm MDT - Virtual 19 April 2023 - 2:00pm-4:00 pm MDT - Hybrid - DOT Training Room, 1120 Cerrillos Road 29 March 2023 - 4:00 pm MDT - Virtual -Links coming soon 15 March 2023 - 2:30 pm MDT - Hybrid-MEETING CANCELED
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2022 Meetings Archive
2022 Meetings Archive:
20 July 2022 - 2:00 pm MDT - State Capital Building Room 307 15 June 2022 2:00 pm MDT - State Capital Building Room 309 14 December 2022 - 9:30 am MDT - Virtual (Canceled)
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17 August 2022 - 2:00 pm MDT - State Capital Building Room 307 18 May 2022 - 2:00 pm MDT - State Capital Building Room 311 20 April 2022 - 2:00 pm MST - Virtual 16 March 2022 - 2:00 pm MST - Virtual 18 February 2022 - 4:00 pm MST - Virtual 14 January 2022 - 4:00 pm MST - Virtual |
Connect New Mexico Council News and Events Notifications by Email
You can subscribe to receive e-mail notification of Council news and events, including public meeting schedules by joining the NM DoIT Subscriber Alerts. The subscriber page will ask for phone numbers and other information. Because the Council will only send notices by e-mail, and will not use phone, text messaging or faxing, you do not need to provide a phone or fax number.
You can subscribe to receive e-mail notification of Council news and events, including public meeting schedules by joining the NM DoIT Subscriber Alerts. The subscriber page will ask for phone numbers and other information. Because the Council will only send notices by e-mail, and will not use phone, text messaging or faxing, you do not need to provide a phone or fax number.