This year, a New Mexico Chapter of the Internet Society, a global nonprofit dedicated to an equal and affordable internet worldwide, was established in the Land of Enchantment. To learn more about the Internet Society and local efforts to support affordable and accessible Internet for all communities in the New Mexico, visit www.internetsocietynm.org 

Join us for the indigenous Connectivity Summit in Santa Fe November 8 and 9 at the Hotel Santa Fe. Two days of training on the 6th and 7th will offer an introduction to Community Networking.followed by two days of sessions exploring IT access and education in rural and indigenous communities.  Seeded by New Mexico TechWorks and 66andCo, the event is co-hosted by the Internet Society with New Mexico TechWorks,  the 1st-mile Institute and First Mile Connectivity Consortium. The event is sponsored by Google. ICANN, ARIN, and REdiNet.  Civic leaders and community members are also invited to join us at a Reception on Wednesday, November 8 from 4:30 to 5:30.