[1st-mile-nm] 1st-Mile list comment

[Richard Lowenberg]

1st-Milers,

I have been provoked to respond to recent postings, on and off-list, as
well as with follow-up phone conversations.   There is a lot going on with
regard to broadband deployment and services in New Mexico, and there is
much that is not, but can and should be.   The 1st-Mile web site and email
list is currently the only source of 'open' public information and
exchange on broadband-specific matters in this state.   Most of what
appears on this email list are re-posted news articles and news items.
The list has yet to fulfill its intended purpose, of being a place for
public discussion and productive exchange about ways to move this state
forward as a leader in network society development, with life and
livelihood enhancing applications and affordable access for all.

I am pleased that in the first year of its existence, this list has many
interested subscribers, many of whom, though reticent to post publicly,
are actively involved in shaping our broadband future, in government, in
the business sector, in public institutions, in communities and
individually.

Many of us have information and involvements that are not being publicly
shared.   Even I, have not been too forthcoming about early stage efforts
of the newly forming 1st-Mile Institute.  I hope to do so soon.   More
strategically pragmatic exchanges take place off-list, and one-on-one,
naturally.   This 1st-Mile 'community' helps make some of that possible,
however.

I'd like to suggest that we refrain from creating adversity in our
postings, and try to move our deeply felt concerns and aspirations forward
productively.   Let's have greater 'signal to noise ratio' in our
exchanges, please.   There is much difficult work to be done; together.
Your comments and suggestions are appreciated.

Thanks.   See you online.
Richard


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Richard Lowenberg
P.O.Box 8001, Santa Fe, NM 87504
505-989-9110,  505-603-5200 cell

1st-Mile Institute
New Mexico Broadband Initiative
www.1st-mile.com
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