Bill aims to improve telecommunications near New Mexico's southern border
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A bill to improve telecommunications in border communities has cleared its first legislative hurdle. SB 51 would set aside $3 million to build cell and radio towers in Luna, Hidalgo, and Doña Ana counties. The bill's sponsor, Sen. Crystal Brantley (R-Elephant Butte), said those areas struggle with reliable service even during emergencies.
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One rancher described a recent challenge he had after he found a border crosser passed out along a highway. 'We came up to the group and we were unable to call out and get any medical help for this person. So we actually had to backtrack several miles to our house to get on a landline so we could get some aid to this person.'
The Senate Tax, Business, and Transportation Committee approved the bill on Tuesday. It now heads to the Senate Finance Committee.
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