New Mexico Statutes Chapter 63. Railroads and Communications § 63-9F-2. Findings and purpose

(1) it supports those provisions of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990  1 that address the need to provide telecommunications access to all citizens;

(2) many New Mexicans are hearing or speech impaired and because of their impairment are unable to use traditional telecommunications equipment and services without assistance; and

(3) the state's hearing or speech impaired citizens are a substantial and valuable resource and their participation as contributing and productive members of our society would be enhanced substantially if full access to telecommunications service were made available to them.