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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Thompson, Erin, DoIT <Erin.Thompson@doit.nm.gov>
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<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, May 16, 2023 7:41 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Guinnee, Eli, DCA <Eli.Guinnee@dca.nm.gov><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Anchor Institution Broadband Engagement Opportunities<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Hi Eli – please share with your library contacts. Thank you very much!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:25.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black;background:#A2D9E5">We need your feedback for better internet</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">Stakeholder engagement opportunity for community anchor institutions</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black"></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">The state of New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) is
committed to engaging with the private, public and non-profit sectors to ensure meaningful feedback as we fulfill our mission for achieving universal broadband throughout the state. With unprecedented investments in broadband flowing from the federal level
to the states, these engagements will drive action and inform funding requests that reflect our unique needs in New Mexico.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">Feedback from New Mexico’s anchor institutions is of particular importance as we identify and assess broadband funding needs and requirements. With this in
mind, we hope you will join us for an upcoming listening session designed to gather input as well as inform key stakeholders about the work of OBAE in our efforts to prepare for these historic funding opportunities. Please save the date and mark your calendar
for our upcoming “anchor institutions” online listening session and webinar:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">Friday, May 19</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">12:00 – 1:00 pm</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">Community anchor institutions</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#3E3E3E"><a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvce6oqzouH9PBvre_dzTOqb4rGvCbq9_o" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvce6oqzouH9PBvre_dzTOqb4rGvCbq9_o</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">Participants should register utilizing the zoom link to receive specific log-in information. Once registered, you will receive confirmation and details for
attending the zoom meeting. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#3E3E3E"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span class="xql-cursor"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black"></span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#383838">Finally, please save the date May 24 for
a statewide “Internet for All” summit hosted by OBAE in coordination with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. The event at Buffalo Thunder in Santa Fe will include state and local officials and is a chance to learn about the latest
in funding opportunities and broadband initiatives. To stay up to date about the event and register to attend, you can find </span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#3E3E3E"><a href="https://connect.nm.gov/statewide-summit.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#1E88B4">more
information</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#383838"> on our website. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#3E3E3E">Can’t make the meetings? Please consider filling out any of the surveys that may be relevant to you as an individual or as part of an organization. You can
find the survey information posted </span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#3E3E3E"><a href="https://connect.nm.gov/tell-us.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#2C74FF;text-decoration:none">here</span></b></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#3E3E3E">.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#3E3E3E">If you have questions about any of these opportunities, please contact us via email at </span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#3E3E3E"><a href="mailto:Broadband@nm.doit.gov" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#2C74FF;text-decoration:none">Broadband@doit.nm.gov</span></b></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0563C1">.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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