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Fiber Optic Availability
Access to reliable, high-speed internet is no longer a luxury for rural communities; it is an essential service that fuels education, economic growth, healthcare access, and social connectivity. For the rural communities that La Jicarita Rural Telephone Cooperative serves, fiber optic technology represents a transformative leap forward.
Unlike traditional copper or satellite connections, fiber optic internet delivers unmatched speeds and reliability, ensuring residents and businesses in these areas can participate fully in the modern digital economy.
From enabling remote learning and telehealth services to supporting local entrepreneurs and agricultural innovations, high-speed fiber empowers rural communities to thrive in ways that were once unimaginable.
La Jicarita’s achievement of building out over 90% of its service area with fiber optic infrastructure is a testament to its commitment to bridging the digital divide. This milestone ensures that nearly all residents within the cooperative’s region have access to world-class internet speeds comparable to urban centers.
By prioritizing connectivity for its underserved and geographically challenging areas, La Jicarita is not just providing a service—it is building a foundation for future generations to stay connected, competitive, and resilient in an increasingly digital world.
As the final push toward universal coverage continues, the cooperative underscores the importance of equitable access to technology as a cornerstone for community development and opportunity.
The New Mexico Fiber Network (NMFN) is a collaborative initiative among rural telecommunications providers aimed at expanding high-speed fiber-optic connectivity across the state. By leveraging shared infrastructure, NMFN enhances broadband access, reliability, and capacity, particularly in underserved rural areas.
For La Jicarita’s community, this network has the potential to provide residents and businesses access to faster, more stable internet, supporting everything from remote work and education to telehealth and economic development. By being part of NMFN, La Jicarita strengthens its ability to deliver affordable, high-quality broadband, fostering growth and connectivity for the region.
Map of potential area of coverage for the NMFN
This map displays a potential area of coverage based on the serving areas of providers involved in the New Mexico Fiber Network. Area coverage is subject to change. Current map provided by the NMFN website.
Call Features (Landline Phone features)
1. Call Forwarding
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Activate: Dial *72, then enter the phone number to forward calls to, and press #.
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Deactivate: Dial *73 and press #.
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Usage: Redirects incoming calls to another number. After activation, calls will ring at the forwarded number.
2. Call Waiting
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Activate/Deactivate: Typically enabled by default; contact your provider to change settings.
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Usage: Notifies you of an incoming call while you're on another call. To switch calls, press the flash or recall button.
3. Three-Way Calling
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Activate: While on a call, press the flash or recall button, dial the third party's number, and press flash or recall again to join all parties.
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Usage: Allows you to speak with two people simultaneously.
4. Caller ID Blocking (Per Call)
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Activate: Dial *67 before the number you're calling.
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Usage: Prevents your number from being displayed on the recipient's caller ID for that call.
5. Caller ID Unblocking (Per Call)
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Activate: Dial *82 before the number you're calling.
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Usage: Overrides a permanent block on your number for that call, allowing your number to be displayed.
6. Speed Dialing
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Set Up: Dial *74, then assign a speed dial code (usually 2-9), enter the phone number, and press #.
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Usage: Press the assigned speed dial code and # to quickly call the stored number.
7. Call Return
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Activate: Dial *69
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Usage: Calls back the last number that called you.
8. Repeat Dialing
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Activate: Dial *66.
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Deactivate: Dial *86.
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Usage: Continuously attempts to redial a busy number and notifies you when the call connects.
9. Anonymous Call Rejection
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Activate: Dial *77.
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Deactivate: Dial *87.
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Usage: Blocks calls from callers who have withheld their number.
10. Call Trace
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Activate: Dial *57 immediately after receiving a harassing or threatening call
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Usage: Records the caller's information with your service provider for further action.
11. Do Not Disturb
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Activate: Dial *78
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Deactivate: Dial *79.
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Usage: Prevents incoming calls from ringing your phone; callers may receive a busy signal or be directed to voicemail.
12. Priority Call
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Activate: Dial *61, then follow prompts to add numbers.
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Deactivate: Dial *81.
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Usage: Sets distinctive ring tones for specific numbers.
13. Selective Call Forwarding
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Activate: Dial *63, then follow prompts to add numbers.
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Deactivate: Dial *83.
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Usage: Forwards calls from specific numbers to another number.
14. Selective Call Rejection
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Activate: Dial *60, then follow prompts to add numbers.
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Deactivate: Dial *80
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Usage: Blocks calls from specific numbers.
15. Call Hold
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Activate: Press the flash or recall button, then dial *52
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Usage: Places the current call on hold, allowing you to make or receive another call.
CEO
Danny Gray
Operations Manager
Michael Leyba
Secretary/Capital Credit Clerk
Glenda Olivas
Customer Service Clerk
Ivan Valdez
Administrative Office Assistant
Annabelle Pacheco
Part-time Custodial
Virginia Trujillo
CO Tech
Brian Pacheco
Plant Foreman
David Vigil
Journeyman Installer Repairman
Anthony Garcia
Bookkeeper
Loretta Lucero
Journeyman Installer Repairman
John B, Garcia
Our Valued Team
Our Mission Statement:
"La Jicarita’s mission is to provide responsibly priced, high-quality regulated and non-regulated communications services to our customers. Our team of employees is vital to this organization and the achievement of this mission. We are committed to maintaining the progressive growth and success of this organization while giving our customers the highest level of service."
Our Board of Directors
Chairman
Douglas Velarde
Vice Chairman
Eugene "Geno" Martinez
Secretary Treasurer
Nancy Cruz
Director
J.D. Schmidt
Director
Terri Mares
Director
Leo Pacheco
Director
Sally Valdez
NNMT is a non-regulated subsidiary of LJRTC specializing in broadband services, construction projects, and expanding our fleet of heavy equipment and machinery. Our array of broadband services and updates in our tech equipment and infrastructure all flow through NNMT. Would you like to test your internet speed? Click the link below to see your live download and upload speeds.
