{"id":37332,"date":"2024-10-01T19:07:22","date_gmt":"2024-10-01T19:07:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicknowledge.org\/?p=37332"},"modified":"2024-10-08T14:38:00","modified_gmt":"2024-10-08T14:38:00","slug":"building-a-more-connected-future-in-new-mexico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicknowledge.org\/building-a-more-connected-future-in-new-mexico\/","title":{"rendered":"Building a More Connected Future in New Mexico"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/building-a-more-connected-future-in-new-mexico-tickets-1015437319357\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/publicknowledge.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/nm-event-10.8.24-Eventbrite-size-1440x720.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/publicknowledge.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/nm-event-10.8.24-Eventbrite-size-1440x720.png 1440w, https:\/\/publicknowledge.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/nm-event-10.8.24-Eventbrite-size-960x480.png 960w, https:\/\/publicknowledge.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/nm-event-10.8.24-Eventbrite-size-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/publicknowledge.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/nm-event-10.8.24-Eventbrite-size-1536x768.png 1536w, https:\/\/publicknowledge.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/nm-event-10.8.24-Eventbrite-size-2048x1024.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>New Mexico is a state rich in diversity with a unique blend of cultures and a deep history that embodies the American spirit. As a state made up of tribal nations, rural towns, and urban areas, residents and business owners are presented with both unique opportunities and complexities on the quest to ensure all can fully engage in the technological revolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/building-a-more-connected-future-in-new-mexico-tickets-1015437319357\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Join Public Knowledge<\/a><\/strong>, UnidosUS, and the National Digital Inclusion Alliance on October 8th for engaging policy discussions with federal, state, and local policymakers, community-based organizations, and business leaders as they share insights on strategies for closing the digital divide with a particular focus on broadband affordability and broadband adoption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Together we will explore innovative solutions that foster a more inclusive, equitable, and connected future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WELCOME REMARKS:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Alisa Valentin, Ph.D.<\/strong>, Broadband Policy Director, Public Knowledge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Claudia Ruiz<\/strong>, Senior Civil Rights Policy Analyst, UnidosUS<br><br>KEYNOTE REMARKS:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>PANEL 1: <strong>Bridging the Gap: Federal Broadband Policy Solutions for Empowering Consumers and Workers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Luis A. 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