Net because of the decision. He said he has not signed the contract yet with U S West. Alamosa will be linked into the statewide system by August 2001, and within two years every county seat in Colorado will be able to access the system, Owens said. Action22 is a voluntary membership organization of Counties, Cities, Communities, Businesses, individuals, and associations with a common interest in the future of Southern and Southeastern Colorado. They want to make a unified voice to legislators on such issues as tourism, economic development, transportation, agriculture and Public Lands.
Telecommunications is part of their economic development.
CRTP is funding the building of a wireless T1 to Antonito. This will provide Internet connections and training to Antonito's students and adults with full time access provided by school and community resources. They must use wireless connections because the telephone company does not have the infrastructure for a wired alternative, even at expensive rates. This is in progress. Funded through a planning grant to study the feasibility of teleconferencing and other technological advances for the San Luis Valley.