DoIT News:

SANTA FE — The Department of Information Technology’s (DoIT) proposed budget is focused on protecting the state’s digital infrastructure with important cybersecurity measures, expanding the reach and stability of the state’s Public Safety Radio System and securing New Mexico’s information technology systems.

The FY26 $104 million proposed budget will enable DoIT to safeguard digital privacy of New Mexicans and ensure the availability of the government services.

“Our FY26 budget underscores DoIT’s commitment to modernize and transform the state’s digital infrastructure,” Cabinet Secretary Designate Manny Barreras said. “We recognize the evolving challenges of maintaining a secure network environment and are reinforcing our teams to counter the increasing threat of cyberattacks. By expanding our resources, we’re better equipped to defend against malicious actors attempting to infiltrate and compromise our systems.”

The FY26 budget request incorporates strategic appropriations designed to enhance cybersecurity programs that defend our schools, the water supply, and all essential government services. 

The budget will also enhance the state’s growing Public Safety Radio network. Having first responders working on a unified system allows them to respond to emergency situations quickly and efficiently. New Mexicans depend on first responders, and those first responders depend on mission critical emergency communication services provided by DoIT.

Key initiatives in the operating budget proposal:

• $4.2 million to standardize and improve the Public Safety Radio network allowing first responders from city, county, state, federal and tribal agencies to have interoperability, to improve public safety and to enhance collaboration during emergencies. 

• $6.5 million to develop New Mexico’s cybersecurity workforce and strengthen state information technology systems against threats and other malicious actors.
• $750,000 for Geographical Information Systems to coordinate location-based data and services, improve public service, optimize spending, and provide analytic support for agencies and industry.
• $822,000 to improve oversight of enterprise information technology projects and achieve cost savings through strategic consolidation and standardization.

First responders, educators, technology workers, cybersecurity specialists and consumers of state services can preserve and expand New Mexico’s information technology systems by asking their legislators to support DoIT’s FY26 budget proposal to support DoIT’s core mission and create progress for all New Mexicans.