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Honorable Ajit Pai 
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April 6, 2017 
Federal Communications Commission 
445 12th Street, S.W. 
Washington, D.C. 20554 
Dear Chairman Pai, 
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APR 11 2017 
FCC Mail Room 
We write in support of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission' s (PRC) 
nomination of Chairman Sandy Jones to serve on the newly formed Federal Communications 
Commission Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee. Mr. Jones ' s effmis to improve 
broadband access and quality of service for rural New Mexico and his leadership in creating 
regulations and policies that finance the expansion of broadband in rural communities to enable 
people to access education, health and job opportunities that were once out of reach make him a 
qualified candidate for consideration. 
As a commissioner for the Southwestern region of New Mexico, Mr. Jones understands 
first hand that reliable high-speed Internet is critical to leveling the playing field between rural 
and urban communities. Notably, he took a lead role in working with the New Mexico PRC to 
amend the Universal Service fund to create a Broadband-Fund to finance the deployment of 
internet throughout the state, especially in highly rural, low-income and Tribal communities. 
This experience highlights his ability to work directly with an agency as a representative of 
community needs. The Southwest and other rural states have unique infrastructure challenges, 
therefore I believe a representative familiar with digital divide issues would make a strong 
contribution to the Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee. 
By connecting our rural communities through reliable, fast broadband service, we are 
laying a strong foundation for economic growth, job creation, and improved quality of life for all 
Americans. Mr. Jones' s knowledge and experience working with federal and state initiatives to 
address this problem would lead him to be an invaluable asset to the advisory committee. 
I ask that you give every due consideration to Mr. Sandy Jones ' s nomination within your 
agency's established rule~ and guidelines. 
Sincerely, 
Tom Udall 
United States Senator 
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United States Representative 
Martin Heinrich 
United States Senator