Forwarded from Eric Whitmore
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Hi everyone...
I've been promoting an event tomorrow over on the events list (Richard Lowenberg will be talking at NMTC's Tech Thursday tomorrow in Albuquerque -- more info at
http://www.nmtechcouncil.org/events/event_details.asp?id=94083), but the issue of how we can get more broadband access for ALL of New Mexico is something that's part of the initial MISP document and key to long term development of NM Digital Media, whether for use in supporting productions outside our main population centers, supporting more employees of various kinds who work at home, or simply improving the quality of life for New Mexicans.
You may have heard of some of the broadband stimulus initiatives that are currently in play (and the main topic tomorrow), but there's also news from Google that they're looking for communities that might benefit from "ultra high-speed" broadband and taking proposals through March 26th.
There are a few efforts already underway, but if you and/or your organization are interested, I'd recommend you check out the following links, perhaps sign up for the 1st Mile email list, and... let's make broadband really happen throughout New Mexico.
Eric
Eric Renz-Whitmore, Program Coordinator
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NMTC Tech Thursday!
Join us this Thursday for a Broadband update!
NMTC will be hosting a Broadband Update with Richard Lowenberg (2/11) As part of our mission to build, connect and promote technology business, the New Mexico Tech Council supports efforts to increase broadband access throughout our state. With the second round of Recovery Act Broadband funding imminent, we're pleased to announce a special Tech Thursday with the 1st Mile Institute's Richard Lowenberg. From the Broadband USA website: The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) appropriated $7.2 billion and directed the Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service (RUS) and The Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) to expand broadband access to unserved and underserved communities across the U.S., increase jobs, spur investments in technology and infrastructure, and provide long-term economic benefits. The result is the RUS Broadband Initiatives Program (BIP) and the NTIA Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP). BIP will make loans and grants for broadband infrastructure projects in rural areas. BTOP will provide grants to fund broadband infrastructure, public computer centers and sustainable broadband adoption projects. Richard Lowenberg has been a leader in efforts to expand broadband access in New Mexico and a key figure in identifying our state's capabilities and needs. He is the founder of the 1st Mile Institute (New Mexico ‘Broadband for All’ Intitiative) and a recipient (with the New Mexico State Library) of the first NM Broadband Stimulus Grant. He is the Senior Broadband Planner for Design Nine, Inc., the contracted planner for statewide ‘broadband stimulus’ proposals. His 1st Mile organization (http://www.1st-mile.com/) and its mailing list are perhaps the best single source for information and discussion of issues related to improving broadband access in our state. This session will discuss broadband mapping results, lessons learned from the first round of funding proposals ways we can move New Mexico forward.
Register Today!
Cost:
NMTC Members: $15 each Non-Members: $25 each (remember,individual memberships are FREE!)
To register click here! <http://www.nmtechcouncil.org/link.asp?ymlink=176028&finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Enmtechcouncil%2Eorg%2Fevents%2Fevent%5Fdetails%2Easp%3Fid%3D94083>
Come join colleagues from New Mexico's tech community for a wide range of topics in a casual setting. NMTC Tech Thursdays are the council's monthly membership event, running the second Thursday of each month from 3:30 - 5:00 PM at O'Niells Pub Meeting Room (4310 Central SE, just east of Nob Hill by the corner of Central and Washington)
www.nmtechcouncil.org <http://www.nmtechcouncil.org>
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