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Digital Equity Resources
Below is an interactive report showing New Mexico's metrics for each of the covered populations as defined by National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau (2020)
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New Mexico Digital Equity Plan
To increase Digital Inclusion activities and achieve Digital Equity, New Mexico is creating a state Digital Equity Plan. The plan will develop and implement the Digital Inclusion actions needed across the state to make Digital Equity for all New Mexicans a reality. OBAE Digital Equity Plan Launch One-Page PDF |
Join the New Mexico Digital Equity Working Group
Please send your name, title, organization, email address, and phone number to join the New Mexico Digital Equity Working Group to receive updates and invites to the regularly scheduled meetings. Contact Us |
Learn More About Digital Equity
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What is Digital Equity?
Digital Equity is the condition in which internet access, affordability, and the ability to use digital technologies to reach important goals is possible for everyone. This means everyone is equally able to benefit from the educational, economic, employment, and health opportunities that the internet provides. New Mexico State Legislature defines Digital Equity in House Bill 10 What Advances Digital Equity?
Digital Equity is advanced through the practices, policies, and programs of that make it possible for everyone to operate under digitally equitable conditions. Together, these activities are referred to as “Digital Inclusion.” Digital Inclusion activities include providing low-cost device and internet service plans as well as free and locally available training and IT support in accessible and inclusive locations. |
What Limits Digital Equity?
Digital Equity is limited by a range of barriers that prevent people from having home internet service, acquiring quality devices, gaining the skills they need, or having access to technical assistance. These barriers may be related to larger socioeconomic factors or may be a consequence of location, language, and physical abilities. These limits to Digital Equity create a division between those who experience equitable conditions and those who do not. This division is referred to as the “Digital Divide.” |
Digital Equity Planning Framework
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Covered Population
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Key Barriers
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Areas of Impact
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More About Digital Equity
National League of Cities Digital Equity Playbook
"City leaders across the U.S. are prioritizing attempts to bridge the digital divide. Their actions and solutions must adapt to communities’ needs, depending on the causes of the digital divide. Cities are undertaking various digital inclusion efforts to ensure digital equity in their communities." Learn more, read the Digital Equity Playbook.
"City leaders across the U.S. are prioritizing attempts to bridge the digital divide. Their actions and solutions must adapt to communities’ needs, depending on the causes of the digital divide. Cities are undertaking various digital inclusion efforts to ensure digital equity in their communities." Learn more, read the Digital Equity Playbook.
NDIA Digital Inclusion Coalition Guidebook
provides an in-depth look at successful models and recurring themes across coalitions, accompanied by best practices, lessons learned, and specific recommendations from the field. Some of the key themes covered in the guidebook include: how coalitions form and are structured, keys to successful coalition operations, and ways coalitions adapt over time to maintain effectiveness and sustainability. The guidebook is intended for individuals and organizations who are committed to advancing digital equity in their community and who recognize the value of coalitions in achieving that goal. Whether you are exploring the possibility of forming a coalition in your community, or you are part of an established coalition looking to refine your approach, we encourage you to explore the guidebook and hope it will be a valuable resource in your digital inclusion work. "
provides an in-depth look at successful models and recurring themes across coalitions, accompanied by best practices, lessons learned, and specific recommendations from the field. Some of the key themes covered in the guidebook include: how coalitions form and are structured, keys to successful coalition operations, and ways coalitions adapt over time to maintain effectiveness and sustainability. The guidebook is intended for individuals and organizations who are committed to advancing digital equity in their community and who recognize the value of coalitions in achieving that goal. Whether you are exploring the possibility of forming a coalition in your community, or you are part of an established coalition looking to refine your approach, we encourage you to explore the guidebook and hope it will be a valuable resource in your digital inclusion work. "
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Watch "Closing the Digital Divide in Border Communities
This video was created as part of a training program hosted by the Equity in Policy Institute out of the UNM TREE Center. This video was one of six community partnership teams in New Mexico, each of which learned how to make a digital story and policy brief on different topics. This video story is about the digital divide in a border community. The policy focus underscores the idea that access to the internet, and the knowledge to use it, should not be defined by where you live and who you are. The team that helped make this video hopes it will be useful in statewide Digital Equity and Inclusion initiatives. This video was made with thanks to many including:
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