SANTO DOMINGO PUEBLO, N.M. – A $9.2 million broadband project will bring high-speed internet to roughly 870 homes at Santo Domingo Pueblo and more than 300 nearby connections.
State and tribal leaders marked the project with a ribbon cutting Monday. The partnership aims to expand access to education, healthcare and other opportunities.
In 2020, when COVID-19 shut down schools and businesses, reliable internet became more important for families at Santo Domingo Pueblo.
Some children traveled to neighbors’ homes to complete schoolwork. Others went to I-25 to find a strong enough connection to submit assignments.
The project comes from a grant through the state’s Office of Broadband Access and Expansion. Leaders said the new service will reach homes in the pueblo and neighboring communities.
Community leaders also said reliable internet can help elders, especially those who need to stay connected with healthcare providers.
