Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Miranda Mascarenas’s organization
Oct 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
New Mexico Public Regulation Commission Regular Open Meeting
The meeting addressed several regulatory matters, including announcements regarding utility-related tragedies and upcoming community outreach and education events. The commission approved consent agenda items, such as transmission line authorizations. Regular action items focused on the annual broadband program support, with a decision to initiate a formal inquiry to evaluate cost-efficiency and future service strategies for broadband deployment. Additionally, the commission discussed establishing an implementation framework for a second competitive solicitation of community solar project proposals.
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New Mexico Public Regulation Commission Public Comment Hearing
The hearing focused on rulemaking for the potential amendments to NMAC 17.11.10 and 17.11.11 regarding broadband access and the Low Income Telecommunications Assistance Program (LI TAP). Participants discussed aligning broadband definitions with federal standards, managing potential funding shortfalls by aligning with the state fiscal year, and ensuring robust participation for low-income households and tribal communities. Key proposals included establishing a broadband-only pathway for internet service providers to participate in the program without requiring traditional voice service, utilizing the national verifier for eligibility, and implementing strategies to bridge enrollment gaps.
Sep 24, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
New Mexico Public Regulation Commission Regular Open Meeting
The commission meeting included the recognition of the Employee of the Month, Christopher Dunn, and a public comment session where community concerns about utility monopoly services and public participation in proceedings were addressed. The commissioners approved a resolution in case 18-383-UT, ending eight years of litigation regarding an uncontested settlement agreement. Additionally, a report on the State Rural Universal Service Fund and the impact of recent legislative amendments to the Rural Telecommunications Act was presented, noting that the commission will provide further recommendations in the following year once rule changes take effect.
Sep 18, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Nmprc Nominating Committee Special Public Meeting
The committee convened to address administrative and recruitment-related tasks. Key discussion topics included the confirmation of a quorum and the approval of the agenda. The committee received a report regarding the status of a job posting and the associated recruitment efforts. A significant portion of the session was dedicated to deliberating on and selecting a list of candidates to receive questionnaires, involving multiple amendments to the candidate list. Finally, the committee established a submission deadline for the questionnaires and tentatively scheduled future meetings to facilitate the review of responses and subsequent candidate interviews.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
