NM firm lands grants for rural broadband access
Posted at: 10/16/2009 7:55 AM
By: The Associated Press
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - An Albuquerque business, Agavue, will receive $1.12 million to build computer centers in Cerrillos and Manzano that will offer broadband Internet access and provide technical support for rural areas of New Mexico.
The funding comes from two grants administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., who announced the award Thursday, said broadband access is essential for rural economic development.
The sites will have 10 computers with printers, and staff members will teach new users how to navigate the Internet.
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