New Mexico
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The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) has six "Community, Business, & Rural Development" (CBRD) regions that assist businesses and communities in a broad variety of economic development needs.
Regional Broadband Meeting Agenda Draft
(subject to change) Agenda:
8:30 am Refreshments 9:00am – 10:00am Welcome, Introductions, Updates from OBAE 10:00am – 10:15am Break 10:15am-11:40am BEAD Plan, Digital Equity Plan, Timelines & Process; Data Mapping, Funding Opportunities Ahead 11:40am -12 noon Next Steps 12 noon - 1:00pm Working Lunch and Community Roundtable Specialized Workshops or Open Office Hours to meet with staff of the NM Office of Broadband Access and Expansion may be hosted in the afternoon from 1-3pm in some regions. |
New Mexico Regional Broadband Meeting
Monday, May 15, 2023 9am-1pm Northwest Region 1 4 counties: Sandoval, San Juan, McKinley, and Cibola Counties Farmington Municipal Schools
3401 E. 30th St Farmington, NM 87402 Join us for a Broadband Meeting in your region. Meet state and local officials, learn about broadband initiatives and funding opportunities, and participate in development of the statewide New Mexico Broadband and Digital Equity Plans. |
New Mexico Regional Broadband Meeting
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 9am-1pm In Hernandez North Central Region 2 4 counties: Rio Arriba, Los Alamos, Santa Fe, and Taos Counties Location: Hernandez Community Center 19418 A US-84 Hernandez, NM 87537 in Rio Arriba County Join us for a Broadband Meeting in your region. Meet state and local officials, learn about broadband initiatives and funding opportunities, and participate in development of the statewide New Mexico Broadband and Digital Equity Plans.
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New Mexico Regional Broadband Meeting
Tuesday, April 18, 2023 9am-1pm in Los Lunas Central Region 3 3 counties: Valencia, Bernalillo, and Torrance Counties Location: UNMVC 280 La Entrada Rd Los Lunas, NM 87031 in Valencia County Join us for a Broadband Meeting in your region. Meet state and local officials, learn about broadband initiatives and funding opportunities, and participate in development of the statewide New Mexico Broadband and Digital Equity Plans.
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New Mexico Regional Broadband Meeting
Thursday, May 11, 2023 9am-1pm in Springer Northeast Region 4 7 counties: Colfax, Union, Mora, Harding, San Miguel, Quay, and Guadalupe Counties Location Changed to: St. Joseph’s Church Parish Hall 605 5th St Springer, NM 87747 Join us for a Broadband Meeting in your region. Meet state and local officials, learn about broadband initiatives and funding opportunities, and participate in development of the statewide New Mexico Broadband and Digital Equity Plans.
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New Mexico Regional Broadband Meeting
Friday, May 12, 2023 9am-1pm in Las Cruces Southwest Region 5 7 counties: Hosted in Doña Ana County Doña Ana, Catron, Socorro, Sierra, Grant, Luna, and Hidalgo Counties Location: Doña Ana County Government Center 845 N. Motel Blvd. Las Cruces, NM in Doña Ana County Join us for a Broadband Meeting in your region. Meet state and local officials, learn about broadband initiatives and funding opportunities, and participate in development of the statewide New Mexico Broadband and Digital Equity Plans.
Registration is free but pre-registration is required. |
With Special Thanks to Otero County, Otero County Fairgrounds, and Commissioner Amy Barela for their collaboration and support in making
this event possible. |
New Mexico Regional Broadband Meeting
Monday, April 17, 2023 9am-1pm in Alamogordo Southeast Region 6 8 counties: Otero, Lea, Lincoln, DeBaca, Chaves, Eddy, Roosevelt, and Curry Counties Location: County Fairgrounds 401 Fairgrounds Road Alamogordo, New Mexico In Otero County Join us for a Broadband Meeting in your region. Meet state and local officials, learn about broadband initiatives and funding opportunities, and participate in development of the statewide New Mexico Broadband and Digital Equity Plans.
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FAQ - Regional Broadband Meetings
1. Will these be recorded for play back if you cannot attend or they only live in-person events?
The first series of Regional Broadband Meetings this spring are in-person and will not be live-streamed. However, a series of webinars to share information virtually will follow. OBAE will also be co-hosting the Internet for All New Mexico Broadband Statewide Summit with NTIA on Tuesday May 24th at Buffalo Thunder in Pojoaque, That event will be live-streamed but registration has not opened yet. We recommend registering for the mailing list online to receive updates on events ahead at https://connect.nm/gov/mailing-list.
Also, you can share your input by completing a survey online at https://connect.nm.gov/tell-us
The first series of Regional Broadband Meetings this spring are in-person and will not be live-streamed. However, a series of webinars to share information virtually will follow. OBAE will also be co-hosting the Internet for All New Mexico Broadband Statewide Summit with NTIA on Tuesday May 24th at Buffalo Thunder in Pojoaque, That event will be live-streamed but registration has not opened yet. We recommend registering for the mailing list online to receive updates on events ahead at https://connect.nm/gov/mailing-list.
Also, you can share your input by completing a survey online at https://connect.nm.gov/tell-us
2. If I cannot attend this time, will there be other opportunities to participate in a meeting the future?
The state of New Mexico will be hosting numerous community meetings and events and is eager to support local communities in mobilizing regionally to improve broadband access and adoption. We recommend registering for the mailing list online to receive updates on events ahead at https://connect.nm/gov/mailing-list.
Also, you can share your input by completing a survey online at https://connect.nm.gov/tell-us
The state of New Mexico will be hosting numerous community meetings and events and is eager to support local communities in mobilizing regionally to improve broadband access and adoption. We recommend registering for the mailing list online to receive updates on events ahead at https://connect.nm/gov/mailing-list.
Also, you can share your input by completing a survey online at https://connect.nm.gov/tell-us
3. Can I attend a Regional Broadband Meeting that is not the region where I live or work?
OBAE is hosting six Regional Broadband Meetings in the spring 2023 series. Although attending the regional broadband meeting in the region where you live or work is recommended, similar information will be shared statewide and community members can attend a broadband meeting in any region.
Also, you can share your input by completing an inventory or taking a survey at https://connect.nm.gov/tell-us
OBAE is hosting six Regional Broadband Meetings in the spring 2023 series. Although attending the regional broadband meeting in the region where you live or work is recommended, similar information will be shared statewide and community members can attend a broadband meeting in any region.
Also, you can share your input by completing an inventory or taking a survey at https://connect.nm.gov/tell-us