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April 16, 2009 Katie Yocum (202) 418-2300
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN TO VISIT ALBUQUERQUE FOR DTV OUTREACH
Visit is Part of Extensive Nationwide Tour Focusing on Markets with High Levels of Over-the-
Air Television Viewers
Washington, DC – FCC Commissioner Jonathan Adelstein announced that he will visit 
Albuquerque, New Mexico on April 22 and 23, 2009.  During his visit, Commissioner Adelstein 
will hold two public town hall meetings on the digital television (DTV) transition.  
WHO: FCC Commissioner Jonathan S. Adelstein
WHAT: Public Town Hall on the DTV Transition
WHEN: Wednesday, April 22, 6:30 – 8:00 PM 
WHERE: Albuquerque Public School Board Meeting Room
6400 Uptown Boulevard NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110
WHEN: Thursday, April 23, 6:30– 8:00 PM
WHERE: National Hispanic Cultural Center, Bank of America Theater
1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
The Albuquerque-Santa Fe market has one of the highest percentages of unprepared consumers, 
according to Nielsen. The FCC Commissioners and senior Commission staff have visited 
markets of high over the air and unpreparedness to raise awareness and educate consumers in the 
days leading up to the DTV transition on June 12, 2009. 
Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. Include a 
description of the accommodation you will need with as much detail as possible. Also include a 
way we can contact you if we need more information. Please provide as much advance notice as 
possible; last minute requests will be accepted, but may be impossible to fill. Send an e-mail to 
fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice), 
202-418-0432 (TTY).
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News about Commissioner Adelstein’s efforts in ensuring a smooth DTV transition 
can be found on the Commissioner’s website:
http://www.fcc.gov/commissioners/adelstein/dtv-outreach.html