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New Mexico Secures $382 Million for Rural Broadband Expansion

1/28/2026

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New Mexico received federal approval to distribute $382 million in broadband grants to expand rural internet.
The funding will support 31 projects serving 42,500 locations, announced by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico.
The state was allocated $675 million through the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program, with remaining funds pending guidance.
Grants will go to 17 recipients, including internet service providers (ISPs) and tribal communities.

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New Mexico received federal approval to distribute $382 million in broadband grants to expand rural internet.
The funding will support 31 projects serving 42,500 locations, announced by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico.
The state was allocated $675 million through the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program, with remaining funds pending guidance.
Grants will go to 17 recipients, including internet service providers (ISPs) and tribal communities.