[Nmtriblibs] Fw: Monthly Newsletter: Broadband Updates

Mon Mar 4 08:21:06 MST 2024

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Cassandra E. Osterloh (Cherokee Nation), MLS, MA
Pronouns: she/her/hers

[cid:3fcf0dea-597d-404f-bc46-525bd57bf072]Tribal Libraries Program Coordinator
Library Development Bureau, New Mexico State Library
1209 Camino Carlos Rey
Santa Fe NM 87507

ALA-APA Councilor, NM Chapter

505-264-2427 (cell)
505-476-9764 (office)
cassandra.osterloh at dca.nm.gov
Learn more: Tribal Libraries Program<https://nmstatelibrary.org/services-for-new-mexico-libraries/tribal-libraries-program/>
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From: Connect New Mexico <connectnm at public.govdelivery.com>
Sent: Friday, March 1, 2024 4:24 PM
To: Osterloh, Cassandra, DCA <Cassandra.Osterloh at dca.nm.gov>
Subject: Monthly Newsletter: Broadband Updates

In this update, Acting Director, Drew Lovelace provides insights into broadband funding opportunities and more.

Bringing Connectivity to Your Community

[Connect New Mexico: Office of Broadband Access & Expansion]
Directors Corner:

In this update, Acting Director, Drew Lovelace provides insights into broadband funding opportunities, the recent tribal convening and ways to get involved with digital inclusion in your community.

[Director Drew Lovelace]
ACP can still be saved...but time is running out

Without additional funding from Congress, the allotted $14.2 billion to fund
the ACP is projected to run out in April 2024 (this date is an estimate and may change).

If you want to learn more about what you can do to support continuation of the ACP, go to dontdisconnectus.org<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmRvbnRkaXNjb25uZWN0dXMub3JnLz91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjQwMzAxLjkxMTQzNDUxIn0.P5_25rLUhFGnJWZ3xwkhmrv31Rj0TFhCAtxl3pQGaCU/s/3073800055/br/238101875826-l>. While New Mexico's congressional delegation is in favor of an extension, you can review resources on the site to identify opportunities to advocate for
continuation of this federal program.

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2024 Tribal Convening
[Tribal Convening]
The conference proved to be a valuable opportunity for stakeholders to convene and receive updates on pertinent technical, legislative, and funding matters concerning broadband. Attendees included Tribal Leaders alongside personnel from IT, Broadband, and Education sectors, fostering a collaborative environment conducive to addressing key issues impacting tribal communities.
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You Can (and Should) Still Challenge the Maps!

There are three important map challenges scheduled or underway. It is critically important to
correct any data that may be inaccurate indicating internet coverage as portrayed within the
maps for funding to be spent in an effective manner to achieve meaningful broadband access for those who need it most.

Please note the following important dates:
Federal Communications Commission FCC Challenges: Broadband Serviceable Locations
(BSLs) due March 8, 2024; Service Availability Challenges due anytime
Connect New Mexico Fund Challenges March 25 - April 5, 2024
NM Bead Challenge approximately February 26 - March 26, 2024 (exact dates pending NTIA Approval)
To review the maps and learn more about the challenge process, go to our mapping and data webpage.

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REMINDER: Connect New Mexico Fund Grant Application Deadline

The Office of Broadband Access and Expansion is
accepting Connect New Mexico Fund grant
applications now through March 11 via our
recently launched online portal. Potential eligible
projects include Last-Mile Networks, Middle-Mile
Projects, 5G Wireless Networks, and Special
Network Projects.

OBAE will host Office Hour sessions for the
Connect New Mexico Fund for interested
participants every Tuesday and Friday from
11:00 am to 12:00 pm (MT) – each week through
March 8. To join a session, please utilize the
following link. Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82801737100

[Connect NM Fund]
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Grant Writing, Engineering and Planning Grant

OBAE will award financial assistance grants to aid Tribal governments and local governmental units in procuring grant writing, engineering, and/or planning assistance to help identify community broadband needs and to support applying for other funding
sources for broadband-related projects.

Who may apply:
Tribal governments
Local governmental units (federal government, state government, local/municipal governments, public or municipal organizations that are government owned and operated, units of a state university system)
Rulemaking is in progress to open this opportunity to rural telephone cooperatives and rural
electric cooperatives at a future

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Valencia Co. Resident? Need Tech Help?
[teeniors schedule]
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We are hiring!

OBAE has a vacancy for a Project Management (PM) Bureau Chief. This individual is a key
member of the leadership who oversees the PM Office, including project managers, project
tracking, project results, and Stakeholder Engagements of all Broadband Infrastructure Projects. OBAE currently has just under $1 billion in federal and state funding for grants and infrastructure projects. The PM Bureau Chief additionally is in charge of the Albuquerque office location, and is responsible for addressing operational issues such as IT, security, supplies, and overseeing vehicles assigned to Albuquerque office.

Interested? You can learn more via the state careers website.<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LnNwby5zdGF0ZS5ubS51cy93b3JrLWZvci1uZXctbWV4aWNvLz91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjQwMzAxLjkxMTQzNDUxIn0._VTMDkXLKJqgJjuCRx4V97l4ZDkQuSh4QfdCizv9L2A/s/3073800055/br/238101875826-l>

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In the news

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Opinion: We Must Close the Digital Divide in America<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmdvdnRlY2guY29tL25ldHdvcmsvb3Bpbmlvbi13ZS1tdXN0LWNsb3NlLXRoZS1kaWdpdGFsLWRpdmlkZS1pbi1hbWVyaWNhP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyNDAzMDEuOTExNDM0NTEifQ.luRwcYHxPhJm0VNerYe_aT1xis1ViZ0Ok_2yXFh4nSs/s/3073800055/br/238101875826-l> (mentions NM)

MATI and Mescalero Apache Tribe drive ultra-fast connectivity to remote tribal communities with Adtran Mosaic One<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vbWFya2V0cy5mdC5jb20vZGF0YS9hbm5vdW5jZS9kZXRhaWw_ZG9ja2V5PTYwMC0yMDI0MDIyODA4MDBCSVpXSVJFX1VTUFJYX19fXzIwMjQwMjI4X0JXMDgxNTMxLTEmdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5IiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDI0MDMwMS45MTE0MzQ1MSJ9.IwnnXsbn5lnqP81apf6b0XER4sFcMOCIQX3yJvOcpQk/s/3073800055/br/238101875826-l>

If you have questions about any of these opportunities, please contact us via email at Broadband at doit.nm.gov<mailto:Broadband at doit.nm.gov>.

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