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28 Jul 2024


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New Mexico is one step closer to using $675 million in federal dollars to get high speed internet to more people across the state.

A year ago, the Biden administration announced that New Mexico would get $675 million to expand broadband access from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Development (BEAD) program.

On Friday, New Mexico’s initial plan for how to spend the millions was approved by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, so the state can move forward to request and pick subgrant recipients for the money.

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