Central NM Electric Co-Operative Inc.

Central NM Electric Co-Operative Inc. is a tax-exempt not-for-profit organization located in Mountainair, New Mexico, with a primary focus on delivering essential utility and telecommunications infrastructure services to rural communities. Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) since 2001, the organization has established itself as a strategic partner in expanding digital and utility access in underserved rural areas. The company specializes in developing telecommunications and broadband infrastructure, with a particular emphasis on leveraging federal grant programs to improve connectivity and service delivery in rural regions.

Through recent federal grant awards from the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), Central NM Electric Co-Operative Inc. has secured significant funding to advance broadband infrastructure and telecommunications capabilities. The organization has been awarded multiple grants under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act's ReConnect Program and the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Loans and Grants program. Most notably, in December 2024, the co-operative received a $22,068,400 DLT grant to deploy telecommunications-enabled equipment, focusing on improving access to education, training, and healthcare services through advanced telecommunications technologies. These grants, each typically spanning two-year implementation periods, demonstrate the organization's commitment to bridging digital divides in rural communities by investing in critical infrastructure that enables remote learning, healthcare delivery, and enhanced communication services. The grants specifically support the acquisition and deployment of audio, video, and information technologies designed to expand connectivity and service access in areas with limited existing resources.