NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR NM- 0FFICE OF BROADBAND ACCESS & EXPANSION

Gov. Dominic Gachupin, 575/834-7359 Drew Lovelace, Acting Director, 505/795-3252
Jaime Loretto, 575/834-7359 Alison Riley, 505/795-3253

PUEBLO OF JEMEZ AND NEW MEXICO OFFICE OF BROADBAND ACCESS &

EXPANSION PARTNER TO ANNOUNCE THE CELEBRATION OF A NEW MEXICO
CONNECT GRANT AWARD;

The Pueblo of Jemez has been awarded $8.56 Million to connect 687 homes to Fiber
via the Jemez Tribal Network (JNET)

[Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico] –On Monday September 25th, 2023 at 11:00am the Pueblo of Jemez
in partnership with the Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) is thrilled to
announce a Celebration for a grant received from the Connect New Mexico Pilot Program.
Celebration will be at 139-D Bear Head Canyon Road, Jemez Pueblo, NM.

These funds will be instrumental in advancing our mission to provide high-speed broadband
Internet access to underserved homes within Jemez Pueblo and bridge the digital divide. This
grant award, in the amount $15.2 million ($8.56 million award plus $6.64 million match)
connects 687 unserved units through the deployment of a 45-mile fiber network, and leverages
several existing middle-mile assets to reach the Internet backbone. We are committed to
enhancing the digital opportunities available to our residents, fostering economic development,
and improving educational resources for our community.

The Pueblo of Jemez has long recognized the importance of broadband access in today's digital
age. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the critical need for reliable Internet connectivity for
remote work, online education, telehealth services, and more. This grant will enable us to
accelerate our efforts in making high-speed broadband accessible and affordable for all, ensuring
that no one in our community is left behind.

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We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to NM Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and
Director Kelly Schlegel for their unwavering support and commitment to improving digital
equity. Their belief in our mission and their financial support will have a lasting impact on the
lives of countless individuals and families in Jemez and the Jemez Valley corridor.

"We are excited to receive this grant from State of New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and
Expansion and are grateful for their partnership in our quest to bridge the digital divide," said
Dominic Gachupin, Governor. "This funding will enable us to expand our broadband network,
bring opportunities to our community, and empower our residents to thrive in the digital age."

The Pueblo of Jemez will work diligently to ensure that the grant funds are utilized effectively
and efficiently; keeping the community updated on the progress of our broadband expansion
projects and the positive changes they will bring.

For more information about the Jemez Tribal Network (JNet), a Tribally Chartered Corporation
and our mission to provide broadband Internet access to underserved communities, please visit
www.jemezpueblo.org or contact Angela Diahkah at JPTN@jemezpueblo.org or 505/235-4006.

About Pueblo of Jemez:

Pueblo of Jemez has established JemezNet to install, support, operate and maintain the Pueblo of
Jemez Network. JemezNet’s mission is to offer reliable, high speed and affordable internet
services for the Pueblo of Jemez departments, health clinic and community members and to
expand broadband services to the surrounding communities to help all underserved and unserved
New Mexicans.

About New Mexico Office of Broadband Access & Expansion (OBAE):

The Mission: Passionate leadership to drive bold, equitable, and inclusive broadband solutions.
The Vision: Achieve enterprising, affordable broadband solutions for New Mexicans that honor
the state’s rich heritage and elevate quality of life for all.

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For media inquiries, please contact: Tribal Administrator Vince A. Toya

Email: Vince.A.Toya@jemezpueblo.org
Phone: 575/834-7359