" In Southern Doña Ana County and West Texas, many communities don’t have access to reliable internet service. With incoming federal investment into broadband, organizations are working to get their communities connected."
Read the news article released July 21, 2023 by KRWG Link
Read the news article released July 21, 2023 by KRWG Link
General Slides
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1PP_sFJnKG_a7ulXKKEGSHqC_v6w3S_x0qQZusSZ5Z2Q/edit?usp=sharing
Resources
https://www.shlb.org/policy/research/to-and-through
https://www.benton.org/headlines/new-research-finds-extending-school-library-networks-key-connecting-households
https://www.benton.org/headlines/new-research-finds-extending-school-library-networks-key-connecting-households
Broadband Community Coalitions
Complete the Broadband Community Coalition Registration Form: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/8a8fcaa2eb6a4f1f924421ce6b372d21
View the Interactive Broadband Community Coalition Map https://arcg.is/azeia0
View the growing Broadband Community Coalition Database:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MjJldVMS76H-b_0xZN-QB0f1R_o9gNd9a2M-1jO8mug/edit#gid=0
View the Interactive Broadband Community Coalition Map https://arcg.is/azeia0
View the growing Broadband Community Coalition Database:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MjJldVMS76H-b_0xZN-QB0f1R_o9gNd9a2M-1jO8mug/edit#gid=0
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Lack of Broadband StoryMap
Community Calendar
Broadband Meetings and Events
Community Resources
State and Federal Funding and Resources
Collaborative Data Profiles with ESRI
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Community Examples
www.columbusbroadband.weebly.com/data
www.donaanabroadband.com
CLN Resource Link https://connectingustoday.org
Benchmark Data
Southwest
Browse baseline data from multiple federal sources in geospatial data displays using an interactive infographic format. Nationally-recognized, "authoritative" data may or may not be 100 percent accurate, yet has been included to provide important and nationally recognized benchmarks for our communities. Examples of data potential data sources include:
ACS, MLAB, Microsoft, Parcel Data, 911, DoIT, CASA, Building Footprints, ACP, and more.
ACS, MLAB, Microsoft, Parcel Data, 911, DoIT, CASA, Building Footprints, ACP, and more.
Catron County
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Grant County
Benchmark Data |
Hidalgo County
Benchmark Data |
Luna County
Benchmark Data |
The New Mexico Area Planning District V
Southwest New Mexico Council of Governments
The New Mexico Area Planning District V, "Southwest New Mexico Council of Governments", was created in 1969 by a joint resolution. It is a voluntary association of Local Governments and Organizations. The SWNMCOG provides regional planning and technical assistance on transportation, economic development, infrastructure and other issues that are established by the Board.
RPO History: New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is the designated State Agency that receives and administers federal and state transportation funds. NMDOT created 7 Regional Planning Organizations (RPOs) within the State of New Mexico. RPO process has been in place since early 1990s. NMDOT has contracted with Councils of Governments (COGs) to provide administrative and staff support for the RPOs since 2005.
RPO History: New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is the designated State Agency that receives and administers federal and state transportation funds. NMDOT created 7 Regional Planning Organizations (RPOs) within the State of New Mexico. RPO process has been in place since early 1990s. NMDOT has contracted with Councils of Governments (COGs) to provide administrative and staff support for the RPOs since 2005.
Counties and Tribes
FCC Mapping Challenge
First Step: Register
First Step: Register to Access the FCC Data Location Fabric
https://help.bdc.fcc.gov/hc/en-us/articles/5377509232283-How-Broadband-Service-Providers-Can-Access-the-Location-Fabric
The Fabric license is free and Government Entities and ISPs should register to access the FCC Fabric.
Tribal owned telcos should request the Tribal version of the license agreement from the FCC’s vendor CostQuest.
Tribal governments with tribally-operated ISPs should register as a Tribal ISP.
The FCC is available to set up a video call to assist with the process and answer any questions.
To request one-on-one support please send an email to broadbanddatainquiries@fcc.gov.
https://help.bdc.fcc.gov/hc/en-us/articles/5377509232283-How-Broadband-Service-Providers-Can-Access-the-Location-Fabric
The Fabric license is free and Government Entities and ISPs should register to access the FCC Fabric.
Tribal owned telcos should request the Tribal version of the license agreement from the FCC’s vendor CostQuest.
Tribal governments with tribally-operated ISPs should register as a Tribal ISP.
The FCC is available to set up a video call to assist with the process and answer any questions.
To request one-on-one support please send an email to broadbanddatainquiries@fcc.gov.
QuickStart Guides provide step-by-step guidance for filing based on the technology with which you provide services:
Statewide Improvement Program for Broadband (SIPB) Pilot
A community-driven and community-focused resource
for tracking Broadband projects and improvement initiatives statewide
for tracking Broadband projects and improvement initiatives statewide
Based on the ESTIP framework created by the Department of Transportation
https://estip.dot.state.nm.us
Old Benchmarks
Community Examples
www.columbusbroadband.weebly.com/data
www.donaanabroadband.com
Benchmark Data
Luna County
Browse baseline data from multiple federal sources in a geospatial data display using an interactive infographic format. Nationally-recognized, "authoritative" data has been reviewed and may or may not be 100 percent accurate, yet may be included to provide an important and nationally recognized benchmark for our communities. Examples of data potential data sources include: ACS, MLAB, Microsoft, Parcel Data, 911, DoIT, CASA, Building Footprints, ACP, and more.
Luna County
Benchmark Data
Catron County
Browse baseline data from multiple federal sources in a geospatial data display using an interactive infographic format. Nationally-recognized, "authoritative" data has been reviewed and may or may not be 100 percent accurate, yet may be included to provide an important and nationally recognized benchmark for our communities. Examples of data potential data sources include: ACS, MLAB, Microsoft, Parcel Data, 911, DoIT, CASA, Building Footprints, ACP, and more.
Benchmark Data
Hidalgo County
Browse baseline data from multiple federal sources in a geospatial data display using an interactive infographic format. Nationally-recognized, "authoritative" data has been reviewed and may or may not be 100 percent accurate, yet may be included to provide an important and nationally recognized benchmark for our communities. Examples of data potential data sources include: ACS, MLAB, Microsoft, Parcel Data, 911, DoIT, CASA, Building Footprints, ACP, and more.
Benchmark Data
Grant County
Browse baseline data from multiple federal sources in a geospatial data display using an interactive infographic format. Nationally-recognized, "authoritative" data has been reviewed and may or may not be 100 percent accurate, yet may be included to provide an important and nationally recognized benchmark for our communities. Examples of data potential data sources include: ACS, MLAB, Microsoft, Parcel Data, 911, DoIT, CASA, Building Footprints, ACP, and more.
New Mexico
Does Your Community
Have a Broadband Coalition?
Formal and informal community Broadband coalitions are forming across the state.
If your community has a formal or informal coalition
that is not yet appearing on the map OR if info needs updating, please complete the
Broadband Community Coalitions Form
Broadband Community Coalitions Map Link
If your community has a formal or informal coalition
that is not yet appearing on the map OR if info needs updating, please complete the
Broadband Community Coalitions Form
Broadband Community Coalitions Map Link
Broadband Regional Summits - "Broadband is Everybody's Business"
Dates to be released soon!
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Region 1: Northwest
(4 counties) Sandoval, San Juan, McKinley, Cibola Region 2: North Central (4 counties) Rio Arriba, Los Alamos, Santa Fe, Taos Region 3: Central (3 counties) Valencia, Bernalillo, Torrance Region 4: Northeast (7 counties) Colfax, Union, Mora, Harding, San Miguel, Quay, Guadalupe Region 5: Southwest (7 counties) Doña Ana, Catron, Socorro, Sierra, Grant, Luna, Hidalgo, Region 6: Southeast (8 counties) Otero, Lea, ,Lincoln, DeBaca, Chaves, Eddy, Roosevelt, Curry |
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New Mexico
Statewide Middle Mile RFI
This Request for Information (RFI) aims to position the State of New Mexico and its service providers for success in obtaining middle-mile grant funds from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). NTIA requests that prospective coordinate and consult with the State Broadband Office to ensure that the proposal is consistent with the State’s broadband plan and priorities. To support NTIA’s mandate, OBAE invites applicants to discuss their projects by responding to this RFI. The responses will enable OBAE to provide support letters, minimize overlapping projects, and strengthen proposals through public-private collaboration opportunities.
Responses are due by 23 August 2022 5 p.m. MDT
RFI Link: Request for Information (RFI)
Responses are due by 23 August 2022 5 p.m. MDT
RFI Link: Request for Information (RFI)
This online resource portal was created
to gather and share broadband resources
and to support local, regional, and tribal efforts
to plan and implement broadband and digital equity initiatives
and to support reliable, affordable, high-speed
broadband for all in New Mexico.
We honor the many community organizations, agencies, and individuals
working to support Broadband for New Mexico, and we invite you to get involved.
Special Thanks to CommUNITY Learning Network and all the individuals and organizations
that have contributed to the initial development of this online resource for New Mexicans.
to gather and share broadband resources
and to support local, regional, and tribal efforts
to plan and implement broadband and digital equity initiatives
and to support reliable, affordable, high-speed
broadband for all in New Mexico.
We honor the many community organizations, agencies, and individuals
working to support Broadband for New Mexico, and we invite you to get involved.
Special Thanks to CommUNITY Learning Network and all the individuals and organizations
that have contributed to the initial development of this online resource for New Mexicans.
Join the
New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion Mailing List
to receive information and updates from the
New Mexico Office of Broadband Access & Expansion
and the Connect New Mexico initiative.
New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion Mailing List
to receive information and updates from the
New Mexico Office of Broadband Access & Expansion
and the Connect New Mexico initiative.
New Mexico
Technical Assistance Program
Economic Development Grant of $1.5M for three years
NM TAP: New Mexico Technical Assistance Program (state.nm.us)
Application: Proposals for NM TAP are through a Request for Information (RFI) instrument. The RFI was released on 16 September 2021 and proposals due 17 October 2021. However, that is a soft date. NM DoIT will continue to receive proposals throughout the duration of the US EDA Grant cycle. As this is not a competive process, the intent is not to turn anyone away. To access the NM TAP Request for Information and a webinar explaining the process please click on the following links:Resources: In support of the NM TAP the DoIT NM Broadband Program (NMBBP) with CTC Techology and Energy have hosted two webinars focusing on funding availability from Federal Sources.
- Provide technical assistance to entities seeking to deploy or expand broadband infrastructure and/or services
- Funding to support up to 5 communities or organizations as a pilot for the first year
- Cap of $100K for each project
- Applications will be based on a Request for Information (RFI)
- Types of Assistance
– Identify and engage stakeholders and non-physical assets
– Educate community leaders
– Assess recipient communities’ current broadband infrastructure and market
– Evaluate current and future demand for broadband (needs assessment)
– Prepare high-level design and cost estimate for broadband deployment
– Evaluate funding options and develop strategic approaches to acquire needed funding
NM TAP: New Mexico Technical Assistance Program (state.nm.us)
Application: Proposals for NM TAP are through a Request for Information (RFI) instrument. The RFI was released on 16 September 2021 and proposals due 17 October 2021. However, that is a soft date. NM DoIT will continue to receive proposals throughout the duration of the US EDA Grant cycle. As this is not a competive process, the intent is not to turn anyone away. To access the NM TAP Request for Information and a webinar explaining the process please click on the following links:Resources: In support of the NM TAP the DoIT NM Broadband Program (NMBBP) with CTC Techology and Energy have hosted two webinars focusing on funding availability from Federal Sources.
New Mexico
Broadband State Price Agreements
The New Mexico Department of Information Technology has recently awarded State Price Agreements (SPA) to 9 vendors to support Grant Writing, Planning, and Infrastructure. These State Price Agreements are open to all public agencies and tribal entities. To access link to the State Purchasing Division Statewide Price Agreements page, search on “Broadband” or the SPA Number (10-00000-21-00080) to get to the awards. For Additional Information, contact: Rand Tilton: NM Broadband Program Manager rand.tilton@state.nm.us
- Broadband Planning Consulting (6 Vendors)
- Cobb, Fendley & Associates
- Columbia Telecommunications Corporation (dba CTC Technology & Energy)
- Connected Nation, Inc
- Finley Engineering Company, Inc.
- Gartner, Inc.
- Guidehouse, Inc.
- Broadband Grant Writing (2 Vendors)
- Columbia Telecommunications Corporation (dba CTC Technology & Energy)
- Finley Engineering Company, Inc.
- Broadband Infrastructure and Systems Solutions (3 Vendors)
- Harmonix Technologies, Inc.
- Plateau Telecommunications, Inc.
- Sacred Wind/SWC Telesolutions, Inc.
Broadband Speed & Quality Testing
"The New Mexico Broadband Program (NMBBP) is soliciting your assistance in identifying those areas within New Mexico having inadequate broadband service. A “Speed Test” is a simple way of doing this. The NMBBP is suggesting that you conduct this Speed Test repeatedly during the week and at different times in the day. This will help us analyze the difference between peak hour load and low use periods. The NMBBP will gather these data, map the results, and aggregate them into categories to assess the level of services within New Mexico. Please be assured your individual addresses will not be shared, yet information will be aggregated into neighborhood blocks to provide a picture of broadband performance. These data will assist in planning and funding requests for building more broadband access."