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Community groups and Comcast present digital‑equity needs assessment for southern Doña Ana County
Summary
Maria Chaparro, founder of Mamacita Sibernéticas, told the Doña Ana County Commission on Jan. 28 that a Comcast‑funded needs assessment of Chamberino, Chaparral and Vado found cost, lack of local public access and limited Spanish‑language digital training are the main barriers to digital inclusion.
Maria Chaparro, founder of Mamacita Sibernéticas, told the Board of County Commissioners on Jan. 28 the group and partner Comcast surveyed residents in three southern Doña Ana County communities and documented specific barriers to home Internet access and digital skills. "The majority of people say the cost of Internet is too expensive," Chaparro said, summarizing the survey findings. She said many residents rely on smartphones but lack technical support and Spanish-language training.
The presentation, supported by Kyle Beterwulf of Comcast, described community focus groups run in Chamberino, Chaparral…
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