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New Mexico
​Office of Broadband Access & Expansion

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MISSION: ​
Passionate leadership to drive bold, equitable, and inclusive broadband solutions. 

VISION:
Achieve enterprising, affordable broadband solutions for New Mexicans that honor the state’s rich heritage and elevate quality of life for all
VALUES:
Seven values defining OBAE’s people, processes, planning, and programs:

  • courageous
  • honest
  • curious
  • innovative
  • respectful
  • collaborative
  • analytically rigorous

Meet the OBAE Team

Manny Barreras, Cabinet Secretary
​Department of Information Technology (DoIT)

Office of Broadband Access & Expansion (OBAE)
​Broadband Programs and Communications Team 
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Drew Lovelace
Andrew Wilder, BEAD Coordinator
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​Andy Exell, ARPA Coordinator
Mike Curtis, Public Relations Coordinator
Neala Krueger, Digital Equity Coordinator
Valerie​ Quintana,  Broadband Tribal Coordinator
Vianney Iturralde, Customer Service Representatve

​Administrative Services Division
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Drew Roybal-Chavez, Admin. Services Bureau Chief
Irving Gonzalez, HR Generalist 
Sarah Rendon, Financial Coordinator 
​Elisha Wray, Financial Coordinator
Maria Varela, Accounts Payable & General Services Accountant
Shawna Rosales, Administrative Specialist

Mapping and Data Team 
Natalie Runyan, Geographic Information Officer

Legal Team
Cass Brulotte, General Counsel
​Kelly O’Neill, Staff Attorney

Broadband Development & Connectivity Program (BDCP) 
Statewide Education Network Team (SEN)

Ovidiu Viorica, Broadband Program Manager, BDCP
John Osmon, Project Manager, BDCP
Jazmina Flores, Business Operations Specialist, BDCP

Project Management Team
Richard Govea, Project Manager Bureau Chief
​Eric Moores, Project Manager
Eric Rodgers, Project Manager
Katherine Irvin, Project Manager
​Monica Riehl, Project Manager
​Mark Jacobs, Project Manager

Should your community require assistance, do not hesitate to contact a Project Manager within the
​Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE).
Contact a Project Manager
​​Broadband Support Team
Aquiles Trujillo, Broadband Technical Assistance Support
Gabriel Montoya, Broadband Support Team
Erin Thompson, Communications
​Jennifer Nevarez & CLN, Community Engagement and Education
​​Kim Kruzel,  OBAE Advisor

Sandeep Taxali, Program Advisor

​Scott Lopez, Technical Assistance, Business Development, and Government Affairs
Stephine Poston, Poston LLC, Tribal Broadband Liaison

Press Release: Kelly Schlegel Retirement 9/13/2023
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    • SEN >
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  • OBAE Funding
    • Awards Library
    • Connect NM Fund
    • Connect NM Pilot ARPA-CPF
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    • GWEP
    • Pinon Grant >
      • Digital Equity
    • Student Connect
  • Resources
    • Affordability
    • Broadband Basics >
      • Acronyms
    • Computers
    • Cybersecurity
    • Digital Needs
    • Funding
    • TAP
  • Mapping & Data
    • NM Speed Test
    • Map Data Challenges
    • Mapping and Data Hub
  • OBAE Calendar
    • Broadband Day 2025
    • Events Archive >
      • Events 2022
      • Events 2023
      • Events 2024
  • News
    • NM in the News
    • Press Releases
    • Newsblasts
    • Broadband Bulletin
    • Tribal Newsletter
    • Social Media
  • Contact Us
    • About OBAE
    • Project Managers
    • IPRA Requests
    • Get Involved
  • FAQs