​Connecting Communities

Nearly 91% of New Mexico currently has access to high-speed internet connections. It is the mission of the Office of Broadband Access & Expansion to connect every location in the state.

Broadband Deployment in New Mexico

The New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion is at the forefront of coordinating broadband deployment efforts in New Mexico. Established in 2021 by key legislation, including the Broadband Access and Expansion Act and the Connect New Mexico Act, our office works closely with various stakeholders to ensure efficient and effective broadband expansion.

As part of our mission, OBAE collaborates with the Connect New Mexico Council and oversees the Connect New Mexico Fund, which received significant appropriations totaling $100 million. 
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​Through these legislative mandates and strategic partnerships, OBAE is dedicated to driving equitable broadband solutions, bridging the digital divide, and enhancing connectivity for all New Mexicans, with the main goal of creating a more connected and equitable future for our state.

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DATA COLLECTION REPORT
$900 million drives New Mexico toward universal broadband

Nearly 91% of New Mexico now has access to high-speed internet, and more than 120,000 more homes and business have been connected since 2022, according to the Office of Broadband Access and Expansion’s (OBAE) annual Data Collection Report to the Legislature, showcasing dramatic achievements based on updated mapping data.​

Read the Report

OVERVIEW
What does OBAE do?

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Building New Mexico's broadband workforce

The Office of Broadband and the Department of Workforce Solutions are offering FREE trainings across the state. Technicians start at $18.50-$26 per hour. Sign up now to start a career in fiber optics.

SIGN UP FOR FREE TRAININGS

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MEDIA
Interview with OBAE Director Jeff Lopez

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Learn more about OBAE's initiative to build a statewide broadband workforce, click below.

Find out more about the broadband workforce

OBAE in the News

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New Mexico Permit Finder Tool

To help expedite broadband expansion, OBAE launched the New Mexico Permit Finder Tool, a public, interactive digital permitting map which helps identify required permitting in any location in the state. 

Use Permit Finder Tool

Resources

Affordability

Internet affordability is a major focus of the Office of Broadband. Find out more about current affordability initiatives.

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affordability

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Broadband Funding Opportunities

​Discover a wealth of funding opportunities and resources to advance broadband in New Mexico.

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Broad Band Funding Opportunities

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Broadband Basics

Dive into an array of resources aimed at bridging the digital divide in New Mexico.

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Broadband & Digital Needs Programs

Broadband Mapping and Data

Constituents and stakeholders can uncover valuable insights into broadband availability and mapping data in New Mexico with OBAE's data-rich mapping tool.

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Broadband Mapping and Data

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Discover More and Get Involved!

Learn about the numerous broadband deployment and adoption initiatives  OBAE is pushing around New Mexico and how to participate.

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Broadband Initiatives & Participation

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Broadband and Digital Needs Programs

What is broadband and why is it important to the future of New Mexico? Visit our Broadband 101 page for answers to those questions and many more.

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Broadband Basics

Broadband Availability & Adoption

To view the New Mexico State Office of Broadband Access & Expansion’s current projects, grants, and availability, please explore the state Broadband Map, which helps users identify the current and planned number of served, underserved and unserved areas by county.

View broadband Maps

Milestones & Celebrations

The Village of Columbus Celebrates $3.7 Million Dollar Broadband Grant

Ribbon Cutting Marks Milestone for Broadband Recovery in Lincoln County

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