For Red River Mayor Linda Calhoun, running a mountain municipality and a thriving local real estate firm means understanding exactly what keeps her community alive. In rural New Mexico, connectivity was once an uphill battle. But when Kit Carson Internet (KCI) began building its robust fiber network a decade ago, Red River was one of the first to step on board.
The shift was transformative. Before the arrival of KCI fiber, managing the town’s high-profile events and basic municipal functions was a constant headache. Mayor Calhoun recalls the frustration during festivals in the park, where vendors were often unable to run credit card machines due to severe bandwidth limitations. Losing a sale because a connection stalled was a reality that hurt the success of local events. Beyond outdoor commerce, the town struggled with critical tasks like livestreaming municipal meetings—a necessity that became even more urgent during the pandemic.
Today, those connectivity bottlenecks are history. KCI fiber now serves as the backbone of the town, powering the Red River Conference Center, the public library, the wastewater treatment plant, and Town Hall. The network’s capacity allows the town to seamlessly scale its service, ensuring that when they host high-stakes events like the Legislative Finance Committee, the town enjoys flawless, high-speed performance.
This impact reaches far past municipal walls. The reliability of KCI fiber has fundamentally altered the
economic landscape of the Enchanted Circle. During the pandemic, Red River saw an influx of residents who relocated permanently to work remotely—a transition that would have been impossible on old infrastructure. Because KCI deployed fiber directly to every single home and property with an electrical hookup, high-speed internet is available to everyone, including those in the historically disconnected Upper Valley.
“We go to conferences and they talk about broadband and how we need it,” Calhoun notes. “We have it. It’s not an initiative we have to work for because Kit Carson Internet has done the heavy lifting.”
This commitment is the hallmark of a member-owned cooperative. KCI isn’t just providing technology; it is investing in the long-term resilience of our region. As part of this dedication, KCI recently launched a massive network-wide upgrade. Whether you are in Red River, Questa, or the surrounding communities, you are seeing the results: higher speeds—up to 1 Gig—and lower monthly rates.
If you are ready to “Switch and Save,” now is the time. When you choose KCI, you aren’t just getting the state’s best internet; you are investing in a provider that reinvests in your backyard. Visit KitCarsonInternet.com or call our local team today at (575) 758-4838 to explore our new packages and discover how we are building the future of Northern New Mexico, one connection at a time.
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