CELLULARONE Wins Rural Projects for State of New Mexico Posted on Share
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SHOW LOW, Ariz., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Smith Bagley, Inc. (SBI), the Northern Arizona company that owns Cellular One and Sunstate Technology Group, is proud to announce that it has been awarded 13 new projects– covering 23 site locations– from the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) to advance wireless broadband coverage in rural areas where it’s currently challenging to access broadband data. This marks the third year in a row that the carrier has been awarded broadband projects from New Mexico’s PRC.
“For more than 25 years it has been our mission to bring wireless communications to underserved communities throughout the Southwest. There’s no question that broadband data brings with it so many advantages. We are pleased to work arm in arm with the New Mexico PRC to make steady progress year after year,” said Judd Hinkle, CEO of Cellular One (SBI).
HB206 Aimed At Helping Thousands Behind On Utility Bills In New Mexico Introduced At 2021 Legislative Session
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SANTA FE Representatives Kristina Ortez (D-42), Andrea Romero (D-46) and Joanne Ferrary (D-37) introduced legislation Friday aimed at helping thousands of New Mexico families who have fallen behind on paying their utility bills during the COVID–19 pandemic.
House Bill 206 gives much-needed relief to New Mexicans impacted by COVID who have been unable to stay current on their electric, natural gas and water bills.
The bill combines federal funding, philanthropic donations, reallocation of utility company fees and other sources to provide this arrears forgiveness to qualified customers who enter into up to 24-month payment plans with the utility. For each dollar paid by the customer, an additional dollar will be provided as a permanent credit on their account. There is also a hardship clause allowing additional assistance for New Mexicans who cannot afford
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AVANGRID, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading clean energy company, confirmed today that the applicable waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (“HSR Act”) has expired in relation to the proposed merger combination with PNM Resources (NYSE: PNM).
The company continues to pursue state and Federal regulatory approvals for the merger, including approvals from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the Federal Communications Commission, the Federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the US, as well as the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission and the Public Utility Commission of Texas. The agreement between AVANGRID and PNM Resources is also subject to approval by PNM Resources’ shareholders.
AZTEC A new food truck plaza could be coming to downtown Farmington in the future, and the developers have asked the City of Farmington for help making this a reality.
William and Kim DuTremaine are planning on opening a gym that will help with the physical rehabilitation of their clients at Cottonwood Clinical Services, Inc. As part of that proposal, the DuTremaines have proposed creating a food truck pavilion at 324 W. Main St. that would be known as Locke Street Eats.
The gym would be located in the former Bank of the Southwest building at the corner of Main and Locke streets. This building has been vacant for two years after the bank relocated to the adjacent building.