Valley TeleCom Group

On the latest episode of the Valley's Bits, Bytes & Banter podcast we sit down with Reed Richins, owner of Double R Communications and local radio personality, for a fascinating discussion on how technology has transformed the radio industry, his commitment to giving back to our local communities and a lot more. Listen and download it now at https://lnkd.in/gFtvCmhF or listen wherever you get your podcasts! #BitsBytesandBanter 🎙️

We enjoy getting out in our communities and connecting with our youth, and one of our favorite ways is through career fairs. This week, we were out at Duncan Schools talking to the students about their futures and how Valley is an important and viable opportunity to make a living in the rural areas we serve. Jared, one of our Construction Techs, was on hand to give fiber splicing demonstrations and answer any questions the kids had. Thank you for having us, Duncan Schools! #ruralopportunity #ruralbroadband #careerfair

In honor of October being National Co-Op Month, we set out to talk to some of our longest tenured cooperative members about the co-op, their recollections and the benefits of being a member, and they did not disappoint. In this first chapter, you learn how Valley Telephone Cooperative came to exist, told in their own words. #NationalCoopMonth #ruralbroadband

Our team had an amazing time volunteering at the Calix Social Impact Booth, decorating capes for the children at Las Vegas Children’s Hospital! It was a heartwarming experience, and we’re proud to be part of something so meaningful. Making a difference, one cape at a time! ❤️ Calix #ConneXions24

This week, some of our employees took to the streets/paths/treadmills/outdoors and participated in the Foundation for Rural Service 5k Rural Run/Walk. We have a great time and look forward to it every year. The weather was beautiful and, as you can see, we had a great time! #ruralbroadband #rurallife #FRS

It was a memorable night in Animas last night. At halftime of the Panthers’ football game, Acting Director Drew Lovelace of the New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion announced to the enthusiastic crowd that Valley has been awarded a state-issued grant of more than $5.6 million for the fiber network upgrade project for Animas, Cotton City and Hachita! Valley CEO Troy Judd and District 32 New Mexico State Representative Jenifer Jones also spoke, detailing what this will mean to the residents and businesses of those three communities. The presentation culminated in a ribbon cutting at midfield, making the announcement official. Combine the announcement with the Animas victory over Ft. Hancock, and it was a perfect night! #fiberiscoming #ruralbroadband (Pictured, from left, VTC CEO Troy Judd, NM Office of Broadband Access & Expansion Acting Director Drew Lovelace, District 32 State Representative Jenifer Jones, VTC Board Directors William Swift and Carrol Miller)

Thank you Fiber Gaming Network for making it possible for us to bring even more value to our fiber network. Camille Quach & Robert Gilbert have been awesome to work with!

We had a great presentation from Jerry Keely, Cyber Security Advisor for the US Dept of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), about cyber security awareness and the ways local business owners can protect their data from bad actors. Thank you to all of the attendees for a great turnout, and thanks to EAC Small Business Development Center for helping to organize this luncheon! #cybersecurityawareness #concernforcommunity

Getting involved in our communities is one of the many great things about working for a cooperative!

We are excited about how NM Fiber Network, LLC is positioning its leadership to align its assets to further the deployment of broadband statewide. And support Valley's Kristi Lee in leading her talents as CFO of the NMFN and representation on the board. Looking forward to what we can do together with NMFN to increase broadband access in NM.