Peñasco Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc. (PVT) has joined the Fiber Broadband Association, an organization that is dedicated to accelerating the deployment of fiber broadband networks to ensure every community can leverage the economic and societal benefits that only fiber can deliver. “The Fiber Broadband Association welcomes PVT to its membership. Our association thrives on [...]
PVT is bringing opportunities to any local gamers 13+ to participate in Fiber Gaming Network (FGN)! FGN delivers an ongoing slate of fun community game nights and competitive esports tournaments in all your favorite games—all in a monitored, family-friendly environment! All residents that live in PVT's internet service area are invited to create their [...]
PVT is dedicated to expanding fiber optic infrastructure across the cooperative. As part of this endeavor, you may observe contractors clearing land located on Otero County Electric right of ways on behalf of PVT Fiber projects. This proactive clearing is crucial for preventing wildfires and maintaining a safe environment. In addition to vegetation management, [...]
Artesia, NM – For Immediate Release The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded a $28.9 million loan guarantee to Peñasco Valley Telephone Cooperative (PVT) for broadband through the ReConnect III program. Through PVT, the new USDA loan will give more than 3,000 New Mexicans in Chaves, Lincoln, Eddy and Otero counties access to [...]
PVT CEO Glenn Lovelace has recently been featured on the online telecom magazine Telecom Ramblings. In this interview, he give details on NM Fiber Network, and what it is going to take to build statewide broadband infrastructure. Tap here to read the article.
After months of conducting a nationwide search to fill the top post of Chief Executive Officer for Peñasco Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc., the board of directors has unanimously named James (Jim) D. Meyers of Scottsdale, AZ, to fill the post. Meyers replaces retiring CEO, Glenn Lovelace, who has served PVT for the last 16 [...]
Carlsbad will welcome the opening of PVT with a ribbon cutting by the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce. The press and public are invited to the grand opening of the new PVT office on December 6. The event will take place at 134 N. Canyon St between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. There will be [...]
PVT, with other telecommunication carriers across New Mexico as well as 30 other states, is impacted by a nationwide change. This change affects how our members dial local numbers. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted 988 as a new three-digit number to be used nationwide to reach the National Suicide Prevention and Mental [...]
PVT would like to congratulate all of the scholarship winners, and would like to wish all the students in our community great success in the future. Alyssa Baeza-Lieb Alyssa Baeza-Lieb graduated from Artesia High School. She plans to attend New Mexico State University and pursue a degree in Social Work. Alyssa [...]
Thank you for attending the 2021 Annual Meeting of Members in Artesia, Mayhill and Hondo. PVT’s Annual Meeting was held on Saturday, May 1, 2021, where over 120 members made their voices heard. This year was different than in the past, as it was a drive-thru event, held in three [...]
