[1st-mile-nm] 1st-mile-nm Digest, Vol 174, Issue 2
Timothy L. Thomas
drtlesterthomas at gmail.com
Sun Apr 11 09:31:07 PDT 2021
I would opine that if a state-wide coordination
produces a quality of result analogous to that
seen with the vaccine rollout here, relative to
other states' efforts, we will be well-served.
I look forward to it...
-TLT
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> 1. Re: Gov. Lujan Grisham signs measures advancing broadband
> connection and development (Nan Rubin)
> 2. Re: Gov. Lujan Grisham signs measures advancing broadband
> connection and development (Drew Einhorn)
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> Date: Fri, 9 Apr 2021 16:08:57 -0600
> From: Nan Rubin <nanrubin at gmail.com>
> To: Eric Renz-Whitmore <ewhitmore at gmail.com>
> Cc: Richard Lowenberg <rl at 1st-mile.org>, 1st-mile Nm
> <1st-mile-nm at mailman.dcn.org>
> Subject: Re: [1st-mile-nm] Gov. Lujan Grisham signs measures advancing
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> I spoke to a number of people about this proposed legislation before it was
> passed, and to me it seemed like they were extremely strong on the need for
> a real state - wide coordinator who could pull together the disparate
> interests of various agencies, plus keep an eye on opportunities for
> federal funding..
>
> This development is very positive in terms of what the state needs. But
> it's absolutely worth keeping an eye on where the funding will go, and how
> much the for-profit providers Will be allowed to get large contracts and
> still not deliver service. There's going to be a lot of money floating
> around, especially when the new infrastructure bill is passed by Congress,
> since broadband is a major part of the bill.
>
> The broadband office here will definitely be looking at how we can get
> some of that money and deploy it where needed. The oversight board needs to
> be really representative of and non profit organizations, agencies and
> residents, and not tilted towards providers..It's true that covid put the
> digital divide in stark relief, but it's not true that the patchwork of hot
> spots etc offered a long-term solution. This might be the opportunity to
> truly develop a broadband strategy that will be implemented.
> Nan Rubin
> Community Media services
> Las Cruces
> Z
> On Fri, Apr 9, 2021, 12:59 PM Eric Renz-Whitmore <ewhitmore at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > I'm curious what folks in this group think.
> >
> > Any particular opportunities missed - and/or any aspects of this that
> > merit continued eyes and engagement?
> >
> > e
> >
> > On Fri, Apr 9, 2021 at 10:50 AM Richard Lowenberg <rl at 1st-mile.org>
> wrote:
> >
> >> Gov. Lujan Grisham signs measures advancing broadband connection and
> >> development
> >>
> >> Apr 7, 2021 | Press Releases
> >>
> >>
> https://www.governor.state.nm.us/2021/04/07/gov-lujan-grisham-signs-measures-advancing-broadband-connection-and-development/
> >>
> >> SANTA FE ? Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday signed a pair of
> >> measures moving the state one step closer to providing New Mexico with
> >> the broadband capacity to connect all New Mexicans to reliable,
> >> high-speed internet.
> >>
> >> Senate Bill 93 establishes an Office of Broadband Access and Expansion
> >> to centralize and coordinate broadband activities across state
> >> government agencies, local governmental bodies, tribal governmental
> >> organizations and internet service providers. The Office of Broadband
> >> will be responsible for developing a three-year broadband strategic and
> >> operational plan providing guiding principles and operational criteria
> >> for significant broadband deployment and expansion for New Mexico.
> >>
> >> House Bill 10 establishes the Connect New Mexico Fund and the Connect
> >> New Mexico Council, which will provide state grant funding for broadband
> >> infrastructure statewide and conduct and enact oversight and
> >> accountability requirements; the legislation also significantly
> >> increases the annual distribution for broadband infrastructure from the
> >> State Rural Universal Service Fund.
> >>
> >> The broadband office will conduct statewide meetings for the purpose of
> >> gathering recommendations and feedback on how to best move forward with
> >> existing stakeholder plans for broadband expansion for all New Mexicans.
> >>
> >> The Connect New Mexico Council will consist of 15 members who will
> >> oversee $130 million in broadband grant and infrastructure
> >> appropriations made in the 2021 session.
> >>
> >> Sponsors of the two measures included Sen. Michael Padilla, Sen. Liz
> >> Stefanics, Rep. Natalie Figueroa, Rep. Joy Garratt, Rep. Susan Herrera,
> >> Rep. Candie Sweetser and Rep. Christine Chandler.
> >>
> >> ?The pandemic has underscored the urgent need for reliable internet
> >> access for every single student and family and business,? said Gov.
> >> Lujan Grisham. ?We must and we will provide every New Mexican with
> >> quality and affordable broadband service, and these measures advance the
> >> subject.?
> >>
> >> ?Today marks a giant step forward for New Mexico,? said Sen. Michael
> >> Padilla. ?The Office of Broadband Access and Expansion will help
> >> centralize and coordinate our efforts to build out a broadband
> >> infrastructure that will bring economic development, distance learning
> >> and telehealth delivery across the state, including some of the hardest
> >> to reach areas. And, this office could help generate close to a billion
> >> dollars in federal funding for New Mexico ? critical dollars that will
> >> go toward ensuring comprehensive coverage and the best use of the latest
> >> technologies. Thank you Governor Lujan Grisham for signing this
> >> important legislation.?
> >>
> >> ?A centralized and focused effort to deliver broadband across New Mexico
> >> will be an economic driver for business owners, remote workers, and
> >> companies looking to relocate to New Mexico and invest in new
> >> technologies, ? said Economic Development Secretary Alicia J. Keyes.
> >>
> >> ?The digital divide is nothing new, but the pandemic made it clear that
> >> closing it must be a priority for New Mexico if we?re going to honor our
> >> commitment to provide every child with a full and equitable education,?
> >> said Public Education Secretary Ryan Stewart. ?Through public-,,
> >> private
> >> partnerships, we narrowed the divide considerably this year by getting
> >> many school children the access they needed to digital devices and
> >> high-speed internet. With this legislation, we?re on the path to close
> >> that divide once and for all.?
> >>
> >> ?The pandemic exposed the tremendous need for communications
> >> infrastructure in our rural and tribal communities,? said Indian Affairs
> >> Secretary Lynn Trujillo. ?Broadband access will help our students
> >> succeed, local businesses thrive, and will ensure vital information
> >> reaches every citizen in our state.?
> >>
> >> ?I look forward to working closely with the council members in
> >> formulating a broadband framework plan that encompasses strategic
> >> planning, program oversight, and grant award methodologies,? said
> >> Information and Technology Secretary John Salazar. ?Many members of the
> >> legislature on both sides of the aisle worked diligently over the past
> >> year to understand the challenges we face in bringing broadband to New
> >> Mexico and ensure passage of this much-needed legislation. We look
> >> forward to working with them and stakeholders from a wide range of
> >> communities in the months ahead to ensure every New Mexican can get the
> >> reliable and affordable internet access they need and deserve.?
> >>
> >> The governor on Wednesday also signed Senate Bill 204, sponsored by Sen.
> >> Michael Padilla, to provide access to the State Rural Universal Services
> >> Fund to Sacred Wind Communications, which delivers broadband access to
> >> the Navajo Nation and surrounding areas.
> >>
> >>
> >> ---------------------------------------------------------------
> >> Richard Lowenberg, Executive Director
> >> 1st-Mile Institute 505-603-5200
> >> Box 8001, Santa Fe, NM 87504,
> >> rl at 1st-mile.org www.1st-mile.org
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> From: Drew Einhorn <drew.einhorn at gmail.com>
> To: Nan Rubin <nanrubin at gmail.com>
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> Subject: Re: [1st-mile-nm] Gov. Lujan Grisham signs measures advancing
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> - Look at the incumbent carriers' behavior in the past.
> - Consider the Second Amended Settlement Agreement.
> - The lawsuits that led to it.
> - And, everything that followed.
> - We can be sure:
> - They will attempt to take all the money and run.
> - They will attempt to claim whatever results from this is their
> property.
> - They will not willingly share any resources.
> - They will attempt to prevent all competition.
> - They will not invest any of their own money.
> - The commission must ensure that the people and State of New Mexico
> get what they pay for.
>
>
> On Fri, Apr 9, 2021 at 4:09 PM Nan Rubin <nanrubin at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > I spoke to a number of people about this proposed legislation before it
> > was passed, and to me it seemed like they were extremely strong on the
> need
> > for a real state - wide coordinator who could pull together the disparate
> > interests of various agencies, plus keep an eye on opportunities for
> > federal funding..
> >
> > This development is very positive in terms of what the state needs. But
> > it's absolutely worth keeping an eye on where the funding will go, and
> how
> > much the for-profit providers Will be allowed to get large contracts and
> > still not deliver service. There's going to be a lot of money floating
> > around, especially when the new infrastructure bill is passed by
> Congress,
> > since broadband is a major part of the bill.
> >
> > The broadband office here will definitely be looking at how we can get
> > some of that money and deploy it where needed. The oversight board needs
> to
> > be really representative of and non profit organizations, agencies and
> > residents, and not tilted towards providers..It's true that covid put the
> > digital divide in stark relief, but it's not true that the patchwork of
> hot
> > spots etc offered a long-term solution. This might be the opportunity to
> > truly develop a broadband strategy that will be implemented.
> > Nan Rubin
> > Community Media services
> > Las Cruces
> > Z
> > On Fri, Apr 9, 2021, 12:59 PM Eric Renz-Whitmore <ewhitmore at gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> >> I'm curious what folks in this group think.
> >>
> >> Any particular opportunities missed - and/or any aspects of this that
> >> merit continued eyes and engagement?
> >>
> >> e
> >>
> >> On Fri, Apr 9, 2021 at 10:50 AM Richard Lowenberg <rl at 1st-mile.org>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >>> Gov. Lujan Grisham signs measures advancing broadband connection and
> >>> development
> >>>
> >>> Apr 7, 2021 | Press Releases
> >>>
> >>>
> https://www.governor.state.nm.us/2021/04/07/gov-lujan-grisham-signs-measures-advancing-broadband-connection-and-development/
> >>>
> >>> SANTA FE ? Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday signed a pair
> of
> >>> measures moving the state one step closer to providing New Mexico with
> >>> the broadband capacity to connect all New Mexicans to reliable,
> >>> high-speed internet.
> >>>
> >>> Senate Bill 93 establishes an Office of Broadband Access and Expansion
> >>> to centralize and coordinate broadband activities across state
> >>> government agencies, local governmental bodies, tribal governmental
> >>> organizations and internet service providers. The Office of Broadband
> >>> will be responsible for developing a three-year broadband strategic and
> >>> operational plan providing guiding principles and operational criteria
> >>> for significant broadband deployment and expansion for New Mexico.
> >>>
> >>> House Bill 10 establishes the Connect New Mexico Fund and the Connect
> >>> New Mexico Council, which will provide state grant funding for
> broadband
> >>> infrastructure statewide and conduct and enact oversight and
> >>> accountability requirements; the legislation also significantly
> >>> increases the annual distribution for broadband infrastructure from the
> >>> State Rural Universal Service Fund.
> >>>
> >>> The broadband office will conduct statewide meetings for the purpose of
> >>> gathering recommendations and feedback on how to best move forward with
> >>> existing stakeholder plans for broadband expansion for all New
> Mexicans.
> >>>
> >>> The Connect New Mexico Council will consist of 15 members who will
> >>> oversee $130 million in broadband grant and infrastructure
> >>> appropriations made in the 2021 session.
> >>>
> >>> Sponsors of the two measures included Sen. Michael Padilla, Sen. Liz
> >>> Stefanics, Rep. Natalie Figueroa, Rep. Joy Garratt, Rep. Susan Herrera,
> >>> Rep. Candie Sweetser and Rep. Christine Chandler.
> >>>
> >>> ?The pandemic has underscored the urgent need for reliable internet
> >>> access for every single student and family and business,? said Gov.
> >>> Lujan Grisham. ?We must and we will provide every New Mexican with
> >>> quality and affordable broadband service, and these measures advance
> the
> >>> subject.?
> >>>
> >>> ?Today marks a giant step forward for New Mexico,? said Sen. Michael
> >>> Padilla. ?The Office of Broadband Access and Expansion will help
> >>> centralize and coordinate our efforts to build out a broadband
> >>> infrastructure that will bring economic development, distance learning
> >>> and telehealth delivery across the state, including some of the hardest
> >>> to reach areas. And, this office could help generate close to a billion
> >>> dollars in federal funding for New Mexico ? critical dollars that will
> >>> go toward ensuring comprehensive coverage and the best use of the
> latest
> >>> technologies. Thank you Governor Lujan Grisham for signing this
> >>> important legislation.?
> >>>
> >>> ?A centralized and focused effort to deliver broadband across New
> Mexico
> >>> will be an economic driver for business owners, remote workers, and
> >>> companies looking to relocate to New Mexico and invest in new
> >>> technologies, ? said Economic Development Secretary Alicia J. Keyes.
> >>>
> >>> ?The digital divide is nothing new, but the pandemic made it clear that
> >>> closing it must be a priority for New Mexico if we?re going to honor
> our
> >>> commitment to provide every child with a full and equitable education,?
> >>> said Public Education Secretary Ryan Stewart. ?Through public-,,
> >>> private
> >>> partnerships, we narrowed the divide considerably this year by getting
> >>> many school children the access they needed to digital devices and
> >>> high-speed internet. With this legislation, we?re on the path to close
> >>> that divide once and for all.?
> >>>
> >>> ?The pandemic exposed the tremendous need for communications
> >>> infrastructure in our rural and tribal communities,? said Indian
> Affairs
> >>> Secretary Lynn Trujillo. ?Broadband access will help our students
> >>> succeed, local businesses thrive, and will ensure vital information
> >>> reaches every citizen in our state.?
> >>>
> >>> ?I look forward to working closely with the council members in
> >>> formulating a broadband framework plan that encompasses strategic
> >>> planning, program oversight, and grant award methodologies,? said
> >>> Information and Technology Secretary John Salazar. ?Many members of the
> >>> legislature on both sides of the aisle worked diligently over the past
> >>> year to understand the challenges we face in bringing broadband to New
> >>> Mexico and ensure passage of this much-needed legislation. We look
> >>> forward to working with them and stakeholders from a wide range of
> >>> communities in the months ahead to ensure every New Mexican can get the
> >>> reliable and affordable internet access they need and deserve.?
> >>>
> >>> The governor on Wednesday also signed Senate Bill 204, sponsored by
> Sen.
> >>> Michael Padilla, to provide access to the State Rural Universal
> Services
> >>> Fund to Sacred Wind Communications, which delivers broadband access to
> >>> the Navajo Nation and surrounding areas.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> ---------------------------------------------------------------
> >>> Richard Lowenberg, Executive Director
> >>> 1st-Mile Institute 505-603-5200
> >>> Box 8001, Santa Fe, NM 87504,
> >>> rl at 1st-mile.org www.1st-mile.org
> >>> ---------------------------------------------------------------
> >>> _______________________________________________
> >>> 1st-mile-nm mailing list
> >>> 1st-mile-nm at mailman.dcn.org
> >>> http://mailman.dcn.org/mailman/listinfo/1st-mile-nm
> >>>
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >> ___
> >>
> >> Eric Renz-Whitmore
> >> community centered economic development
> >>
> >> twitter: @ewhitmore
> >> cell: (505) 227-1086
> >>
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> Drew Einhorn
> Where are we going?
> And, why am I in this handbasket?
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