Broadband Adoption | Albuquerque, New Mexico

Across New Mexico, school districts and local governments are adapting to a new normal by supporting students and young adults preparing to enter the workforce. While officials have been working to close the digital divide for years, additional funding from the CARES Act and state resources are allowing Albuquerque officials to pursue innovative solutions that can close the divide with greater efficiency. These goals are not being achieved strictly through the government’s work. Instead, municipal leaders identified key community partners who are experts at equipping residents with both technology and digital resources.

Albuquerque GigaPoP is an example of the local-level partnerships that provide necessary infrastructure and network support, the bedrock of a connected community. As these partnerships become available, Cultivating Coders, Albuquerque Public Schools, and other community partners are stepping in to complete the mission. The 2020- 2021 school year will be pivotal for Albuquerque officials to measure progress on digital inclusion, ensuring that students do not fall behind, and preparing their local economy for both recovery and the future.