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4.9.2007 - PVT selects Youth Tour Student and Chaperone

11.1.2006 - Cloudcroft Customers Receive Enhanced Services From PVT.

10.12.2006 - Peñasco Valley Telecommunications Board of Directors Names New CEO

7.1.2006 - NOTICE! - Change In Federal Excise Tax & Refund Information!

6.28.2006 - Notice to Customers of Peñasco Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc.

6.12.2006 - PVT Extends High Speed Cable Internet to Elephant Butte

5.15.06-PVT Sponsors Cloudcroft Student for Washington DC Trip

1.11.06 - PVT Education Foundation Scholarships - $6000.00

12.15.05 - PVT Purchases Cable Systems in Cloudcroft & Elephant Butte

PVT selects Youth Tour Student and Chaperone

Since 1995, PVT has participated in the Foundation for Rural Services Youth Tour to Washington, DC. This tour is for high school juniors from across the US. There are 110 students selected to receive this Washington experience June 2 thru June 6, 2007.

PVT’s Board of directors interviews the students that are submitted from the 14 high schools within our service area. The board makes the final decision based on the application, recommendation and student’s interviews.

Kendall Hardt represented Lake Arthur High School. He is pictured with Cottonwood board member and Roxann Sallee. 1

Marlee Runyan represented Artesia High School. She is pictured with Hope board member Mike Casabonne. 3

John Brock represented Cloudcroft High School. He is pictured with Mayhill board members Beth Mahill and Sam Elkins. 2

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John Brock was selected to be the Youth Tour student for 2007. His mother, D’De Brock and Cloudcroft school councilor, Dawn Provencher signed all the consent forms. 4

Leah Williams, Artesia High School councilor will be serving as the PVT chaperone. Leah was also selected by nominations from the high schools submitting student applications.

Cloudcroft Customers Receive Enhanced Services From PVT

PVT is proud to announce that effective November 2006 we will be expanding our services in Cloudcroft and Twin Forks. The cable TV options will be largely increased and we will begin offering high speed internet via our cable modem service. This transition will begin on November 1, 2006 and we anticipate it taking approximately one week to complete the upgrade. From now until that date any cable interruptions will be kept to a minimal, and our technicians will do a good portion of the upgrade between midnight and 2:00 AM, so that most customers will not be affected by an outage. Please bear with us during the transition.

Cloudcroft's current cable TV channels will be changing to include several new channels, and relocate some of the current channels. There are a few channels that are currently in the Basic package that will no longer be available in that package, however there are also 20 New channels that you will have access to in your basic package.

We will be issuing new cable boxes to our Digital Cable customers. If you are a Digital Cable customer please stop by our Mayhill office on or after October 24, 2006 to pick up your new box. It is imperative that you do so, otherwise your digital cable service will be unavailable using your current box when we initiate the switch over during the first week in November. With the network upgrade also comes an upgrade to equipment choices for receiving digital cable. We will be offering a Digital Video Recorder (DVR) in addition to the standard digital set top box. More information about our DVR is available here. If you are unable to travel to our Mayhill office to pick up your digital box, please call our office and we will schedule a service technician to deliver it.

PVT is excited to bring more channels and entertainment to Cloudcroft, and to offer true high speed internet to your area. Please don’t hesitate to contact our offices with any questions you may have, to upgrade your service, or to sign up for our new high speed cable internet. 800.505.4844

Press Release 10.12.2006

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Mr. Mike Casabonne, Search Committee Chairperson, PVT at 505-484-3268.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - ARTESIA, NEW MEXICO

PENASCO VALLEY TELECOMMUNICATIONS BOARD OF DIRECTORS NAMES NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

After months of conducting a nationwide search to fill the top post of Chief Executive Officer for Penasco Valley Telecommunications, the board has unanimously named Glenn D. Lovelace of Dripping Springs, Texas, to fill the post. Lovelace was selected after lengthy face to face interviews with seven finalists from a total of 135 applicants who applied from all over the country. He will assume his duties as Chief Executive Officer on October 30, 2006.
          Lovelace, 48, is a current director of Red Horse Wireless, Inc. and Geo Tek Energy, LLC. He is an advisor to Build Forge, Inc; BroadQ; and the University of Texas’ Center for Electro mechanics. He is a member of the Central Texas Selection committee for the $200 million Texas Emerging Technology Fund. He has served as an advisor or director of 12 companies. He has founded 3 companies and has served as CEO of four.
He has 26 years of progressive, diverse, senior management experience. His executive experience is in start up and fortune 100 companies. His functional experience spans general management; product development; product management; market and business development; strategic planning; sales; marketing; and IS. He has been published in over twenty publications and quoted in over 100 articles including The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and Red Herring. He was a contributing author of ENRICHING ECONOMY AND ENVIRONMENT: Making Central Texas the Center for Clean Energy.
Glenn was an executive with Nortel Networks where he created the worlds largest and most successful telework program. He is a co-inventor of call waiting and caller ID, where he had global P&L responsibility for $500 million. He managed the design and launched a digital telephone portfolio that sold over $5 billion. He is an AT&T trained network engineer.
          He and his wife of 28 years, Deanna, have three children: Nicole age 20, David age 18, and William age 14. William will be attending Park Junior High in Artesia this fall.
          Lovelace earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business and Public Administration from the University of Texas-Dallas. He also earned a Masters Degree in Business Administration from the Harvard University Graduate School of Business.
“We are extremely pleased with the field of well-qualified candidates that we interviewed. As the representatives for our consumer members, we have the extremely critical and important fiduciary responsibility to select the best-qualified chief executive officer for PVT; and we take that responsibility quite seriously. Glenn possesses the attributes we were looking for in dedication to the cooperative principles and sound business and management practices. His strong and deep background in telecom technology will guide PVT in providing the best possible telecommunications services available to our customers and consumer members in the future,” said Bob Mayberry, Board President.
          “I am very excited about coming to PVT and getting to know the employees, local community, and the board members. Together, we will work hard to carry on the important legacy that retiring CEO, John Metts, has devoted his career to build and continue to be a vital link to the local community.
I believe that telephone cooperatives such as PVT play a critical role in both economic development and improved quality of life in rural America by providing vital communications services. My family and I are extremely proud to be new members of the Artesia community and we look forward to making Artesia our home. ” stated Lovelace.

NOTICE! - Federal Excise Tax Change & Refund Information

Peñasco Valley Telecommunications calls customers’ attention to the fact that, effective August 1, 2006, the 3 % federal excise tax will no longer apply to the long-distance charges that appear on your bill. The tax will still be applied to other charges that pertain to local service-only according to a recent ruling by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

All customers should be aware that the IRS has announced that it will refund the portion of the excise tax applied to long-distance charges from Feb. 28, 2003 until Aug. 1, 2006. You will not receive any refunds from Peñasco Valley Telecommunications; rather, you will apply for refunds directly from the IRS when you file your 2006 income tax return next year. The IRS has said it will make more information available by July 31 on how taxpayers will apply for refunds, and you will be able to get details online, at www.irs.gov

Legal Notice issued June 28, 2006

RELEASE DATE: Immediate
It is required by law that this release must be published no later than JULY 5, 2006

Janice Southard Burk, Public Relations Coordinator
Peñasco Valley Telecommunications
4011 West Main
Artesia, NM 88210-9566
505.748.1241 ٠ E-mail: pvtpr@pvt.com

Notice to Customers of Peñasco Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc.

Notice is hereby given to the customers of Peñasco Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc. (“PVT”) that PVT intends to change its local Exchange Service Tariff to reflect a revision to its Bill Duplication Service. An advice notice of tariff changes has been filed with the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission.

The following change will be made:
● The Time and Materials rate for bill duplications will be increased to $40.00 per hour for the 1st hour, or portion thereof, and to $10.00 per ¼ hour for each additional hour, or portion thereof, for situations where the subscriber requests copies of telephone bills previously supplied by PVT, with the request coming 60 or more days after issuance of the original bill.

The effective date for the tariff change is July 15, 2006. Persons with questions or who want additional information regarding the tariff change may contact PVT at 505.748.1241.

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Contact Information:
Janice Southard Burk, Public Relations Coordinator
Peñasco Valley Telecommunications
4011 West Main
Artesia, NM 88210-9566
505.748.1241 ٠ E-mail: pvtpr@pvt.com

PRESS RELEASE issued June 12, 2006
RELEASE DATE: Immediate

Janice Southard Burk, Public Relations Coordinator
Peñasco Valley Telecommunications
4011 West Main
Artesia, NM 88210-9566
505.748.1241 ٠ E-mail: pvtpr@pvt.com

PVT High Speed Internet hits Elephant Butte

012 June 2006, Artesia, New Mexico –For the past year, Peñasco Valley Telecommunications (PVT) has been upgrading the cable TV facilities for the citizens of Elephant Butte.

On Monday, June 5, 2006 PVT Cable TV was pleased to make available the offering of High Speed Cable Internet to Elephant Butte. This service will provide customers the ability to download files with speeds up to 25 times faster, to have an “always-on” connection without a telephone line and to enjoy browsing the Internet without delays.

When customers sign up for one year service, they will receive a modem FREE.
The starting price is $29.95 for 768 kbps. There is a bundle discount package available when subscribing to both cable TV and the Internet.

For questions, service or concerns, please contact PVT Cable TV at 1.800.682.2528 or e-mail pvt@pvt.com.

Peñasco Valley Telecommunications (PVT) is a recognized technology leader providing communications services in Southern New Mexico with headquarters in Artesia, NM. PVT and its subsidiaries provide Voice/Telephone, Video/Cable TV, Data/Internet, Business Solutions and Sprint PCS service covering the entire region. PVT is a respected community leader involved in local sponsorships, government, economic development and civic organizations. Information regarding PVT products and services is available at www.pvt.com.

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Contact Information:
Janice Southard Burk, Public Relations Coordinator
Peñasco Valley Telecommunications
4011 West Main
Artesia, NM 88210-9566
505.748.1241 ٠ E-mail: pvtpr@pvt.com

PRESS RELEASE issued May 15, 2006

RELEASE DATE: Immediate

Janice Southard Burk, Public Relations Coordinator
Peñasco Valley Telecommunications
4011 West Main
Artesia, NM 88210-9566
505.748.1241 ٠ E-mail: pvtpr@pvt.com

PVT Sponsors Cloudcroft Student for Washington DC Trip

15 May 2006, Artesia, New Mexico – Peñasco Valley Telecommunication (PVT) is sponsoring a Cloudcroft student on an educational trip to Washington, D.C., June 3 – June 7, 2006 to attend the twelfth annual Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) Youth Tour.

Representing PVT is John Wolf Gray, a junior at Cloudcroft High School. Gray said, “This will be an awesome trip. I can hardly wait to meet the other students and see the historical sites.” Cloudcroft senior Chris Davis represented PVT on the 2005 FRS Youth Tour.

The youth tour will introduce the telecommunications industry to students from rural America within a legislative context. Aside from the educational aspects of this trip, students also will have the opportunity to tour many of the historical sites in the nation’s capital.

The trip will feature a comprehensive overview of the telecommunications industry, including careers in telecom, the critical role telecommunications plays in rural America, and how legislative and regulatory decisions affect the industry.

This year, Gray will be one of 110 high school juniors from throughout rural communities in the United States. Students arrive in Washington, D.C. for a four-day, educationally and culturally enriching experience.

The tour will allow youth to meet with members of Congress who represent rural constituents. They will also participate in educational sessions about the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) and more. Students visit some of the nation’s most
historic sites, including the Vietnam, Korean and World War II memorials, the Supreme Court, the Smithsonian Museums, Arlington National Cemetery and the Lincoln and Jefferson memorials.
Sending students to Washington, D. C. and exposing them to cultural and educational experiences, such as the FRS Youth Tour, is one way that PVT adds to the educational growth of the families we serve.

Peñasco Valley Telecommunications (PVT) is a recognized technology leader providing communications services in Southeast New Mexico with headquarters in Artesia, NM. PVT and its subsidiaries provide Voice/Telephone, Video/Cable TV, Data/Internet, Business Solutions and Sprint PCS service covering the entire region. PVT is a respected community leader involved in local sponsorships, government, economic development and civic organizations. Information regarding PVT products and services is available at www.pvt.com.

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Contact Information:
Janice Southard Burk, Public Relations Coordinator
Peñasco Valley Telecommunications
4011 West Main
Artesia, NM 88210-9566
505.748.1241 ٠ E-mail: pvtpr@pvt.com

PRESS RELEASE
January 11, 2006

Janice Southard Burk, Public Relations Coordinator
Peñasco Valley Telecommunications
4011 West Main
Artesia, NM 88210-9566
505.748.1241 ٠ E-mail: pvtpr@pvt.com

RELEASE DATE: Immediate

PVT Education Foundation Scholarships - $6000.00

The PVT Education Foundation will once again award educational scholarships to area students in the spring of 2006. Each scholarship has a value of $6,000.00 with $750.00 per issued each semester. Applications are available at the following locations: High School Guidance Offices, PVT, PVT/Sprint retail locations, e-mail: pvtpr@pvt.com or by calling 1.800.505.4844. (Applications also available on this web site)

What are PVT Education Foundation Scholarships?
The PVT Education Foundation was formed in 1995. Among the Foundation’s purposes is the desire to reinvest in the communities and to improve living conditions in the rural areas where the PVT members reside. To date, the Foundation has distributed approximately $250,000.00 in educational scholarships to college students.

Who is eligible?
There are three categories of students: Graduating High School students, Current College students and Returning Adults. To be eligible, the applicant must be in the immediate family or a dependent of an active Peñasco Valley Telecommunications member who is receiving landline telephone service from PVT. The telephone service area includes the exchanges of Cottonwood, Hondo, Hope, Lakewood, Loco Hills, and Mayhill. Internet, cable or wireless phone service does not qualify for membership or scholarship eligibility.

Where are applications available?
PVT Education Foundation applications are available at local high school guidance offices, PVT, PVT/Sprint retail locations in Alamogordo, Artesia, Carlsbad, Hobbs and Roswell. Inquiries may be directed to Janice Southard Burk, 1.800.505.4844. Applications must be completed with all attachments, signatures and letters of recommendations. The complete application must be received on or before Wednesday, March 1, 2006 at Peñasco Valley Telecommunications, C/O Public Relations Office, 4011 West Main, Artesia, NM 88210.

PRESS RELEASE
December 15, 2005

Janice Southard Burk, Public Relations Coordinator
Peñasco Valley Telecommunications
4011 West Main
Artesia, NM 88210-9566
505.748.1241 ٠ E-mail: pvtpr@pvt.com

RELEASE DATE: Immediate

PVT SIGNS PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH CABLEVISION COMMUNICATIONS, INC. FOR CLOUDCROFT, TWIN FORKS AND ELEPHANT BUTTE CABLE TV PROPERTIES

ARTESIA, NM – Peñasco Valley Telecommunications (PVT) announced today that it has signed an agreement with Cablevision Communications, Inc. (CCI) in Cloudcroft, New Mexico acquiring three cable systems in Cloudcroft, Twin Forks and Elephant Butte, NM.
"With this acquisition PVT will be able to provide a full suite of competitive telecommunications services to the residents of Cloudcroft, Twin Forks and Elephant Butte," said John C. Metts, PVT chief executive officer. "Many of the consumers in these communities are already customers of PVT's telephone and Internet services. We look forward to providing additional services and to serving additional customers in these communities."
According to Mark Reams, chief business officer with PVT, in 2003, PVT acquired the cable TV systems in Artesia, Dexter and Hagerman. Since that time, the entire system has been upgraded to a state-of-the-art facility. This system currently provides telephone, TV and Internet through PVTV Cable Services. Reams said, “We fully intend to extend the PVTV experience to these additional communities.”
Jim Howard, president of Cablevision Communications, Inc. stated, “CCI has been providing cable TV services to Cloudcroft since 1984 and Elephant Butte since 1988. We have enjoyed serving these communities and know they will benefit from having this new association with PVT.”
The deal includes 850 subscribers in these three communities. Subscribers are currently offered 79 channels including premium channels and 30 music channels.
According to Metts, the actual takeover of Cablevision commences on Friday, December 16, 2005.
Information regarding these cable services may be obtained at the PVT Mayhill Customer Support Center, 2682 Hwy 82, Mayhill, phone 505.687.2600 or 1.800.505.4844.
PVT is an Artesia-based integrated communications provider that delivers voice, video and data services through its fiber optic, satellite, hybrid fiber coaxial network facilities. More information about PVT can be found at www.pvt.com.