MARTIN HEINRICH 
NEW MEXICO 
(202) 224-5521 
(202) 228--2841 FAX 
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WASHINGTON, DC 20510 
June 23,2014 
The Honorable Thomas Wheeler 
Chairman 
Federal Communications Commission 
445 12th Street, SW 
Washington, DC 20554 
Dear Chairman Wheeler: 
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COMMITTEES: 
ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES 
INTELLIGENCE 
JOINT ECONOMIC 
I am writing to respectfully request the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to promptly 
begin a series of field hearings across the country to hear from communities and businesses who 
could be most affected by the FCC's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for new Open 
Internet rules, and to hold one of those hearings in New Mexico. I'm pleased you've already 
announced your plan to visit New Mexico later this month to participate in a panel discussion 
which includes conversations on net neutrality, telehealth, and rural broadband access. These 
types of discussions and field hearings across the country are essential to promote open dialogues 
with the public. 
I have heard serious concerns from my constituents across New Mexico that proposed rules to 
include a "fast lane" for online content delivery could undermine the very principles of an open 
Internet. It is important that access to internet platforms remains open, fair, and equal for all. 
New Mexico's burgeoning technology corridor deserves to compete on a level playing field that 
fosters innovation and encourages companies to grow. If businesses have to spend their valuable 
capital on prioritized access, it could stifle innovation, limit job growth, and discourage 
employers from investing in their employees. 
The proposed rules could leave communities and businesses at a disadvantage. A strong 
economy requires readily available, high speed access to information technology. Today, many 
rural, tribal, and low-income areas lack such access leaving them underprepared to compete for 
high-paying jobs or provide their children with the education they need to compete. In New 
Mexico, we know these issues all too well; we currently rank as one of the lowest among states 
with minimally adequate broadband access and adoption. 
In light of these issues, I have serious concerns about how states like mine would fare under the 
proposed new rule, which would create a priority lane for broadband service and weaken 
consumer protections. The FCC needs to establish strong, enforceable rules that ensure free 
speech and preserve competition. As the Commission gathers input about this proposed rule, I 
believe public hearings provide an opportunity for everyone, including our most underserved 
communities, to voice their input directly to the Commission. 
ALBUQUERQUE 
625 SILV~R AVENU~ SW 
SUITt 130 
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87102 
(505) 346--6601 
(505) 346- 6780 FAX 
FARMINGTON 
7450 EASI MAIN STREET 
Sum A 
FARMINGT ON, NM 87402 
(505) 325-5030 
(505) 325- 6035 FAX 
LAs CRUCES 
505 SOUTH MAIN STR[tT 
Sum 148 
LAS CAUCFS, NM 88001 
(575) 523- 6561 
(575) 523- 6584 FAX 
ROSWELL 
200 EAST 4TH STREET 
Su m o 300 
ROSWHL, NM 88201 
(575) 622- 7113 
(575) 622-3538 FAX 
SANTA Fe 
119 EAST MARCY STREET 
SUITE 101 
SANTA Fe, NM 87501 
(505) 988-6647 
(505) 992--8435 FAX 
I appreciate your consideration of this request. Please do not hesitate to contact me ifl can assist 
you on this matter. 
United States Senator