From: Steven Koch
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
Please implement a Geographic split option for the citizens of New Mexico.
The split option must define Santa Fe County and Los Alamos County as
in the same area code.
From: D Gordon
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
I would like to see all cell phones use the 575 code and leave the 505 alone for all other.
From: Laurie Hixson
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
I would prefer the geographical split; although it will take longer to
implement, over the long term, it is more practical.
I would also request that all of Los Alamos County have the same area
code, whether the old code or the new one.
From: Sandra Jennings
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
I prefer overlay map #5, which has,roughly, the northwest section of the state in 1 area code with the rest (3/4) of the state with 1 area code. I think it would be less hassle overall to have one area change the area code rather than have everyone have to dial 10 digits every time you make a call. I think this is especially important for small children who under adverse conditions have to dial a phone number. This could be true for elderly people as well. Thank you for allowing me to comment on the possibilities.
From: J. R. Carriveau
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
The overlay idea is DUMB, it means it is long distance for me to call my neighbor (I'm sure everyone believes the phone company that there is no charge for this, RIGHT!!
From: C. Dibble
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
It would seem to me it would make more sense to issue the new area code to the Albuquerque and Santa Fe areas. They are the ones using more of the numbers, they are growing faster and therefore, will use more numbers in the future. Give those towns the new area code and leave everyone else the same. With the new area code they would have plenty of room for their future fast growth.
From: John W. Hawley
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
I respectfully urge the PRC to vote for the 505/575 Geographic Split Option! As a small business propietor and from experience in other states, it is the only way to fairly serve the long-term interests of NM Citizens.
From: Richard & Hedy Dunn
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
1. Split the state geographically.
2. Following time-honored Western tradition, decide which area keeps 505
by a coin toss.
3. The overlay option will keep us in confusion FOREVER, and will only
get WORSE with time.
From: Robert Jennings
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
In the long run it seems foolish to have mixed geographical areas, thus requiring everyone to dial 10 digits just to reach their next door neighbor. Of course we in San Juan County would like to retain the 505 area code, but given the choice of always having to enter the area code or accepting a new area code, the latter is the preference.
From: Susan Parker
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
I am very much in favor of the geographical option for a new area code. I have lived in 2 different areas that have had area code changes. This is a little bump in the road, not a big wreck. I would not be in favor of the 10 diget number. That would create a lot of unnecessary confusion and difficulty.
From: MISTY SALLS
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
THE 575 AREA CODE SHOULD BE DIVIDED GEOGRAPHICALLY!!!! SO MUCH LESS HASSLE FOR ALL INVOLVED. I HAVE A HARD ENOUGH TIME GETTING SEVEN NUMBERS RIGHT-MUCH LESS TEN...
From: L Puckett
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
I highly recommend the geographic split. Otherwise it is too confusing for people out-of-state to know who has which area code. And we would end up with too many people within the same towns with different area codes.
From: Signe Rich
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
I favor a geographic split for the new 575 area code with the central areas of the state with larger population and larger economic base retaining 505. I am opposed to an overlay requiring 10 digit dialing. This would cause inconvenience to many people and businesses and is not necessary for a relatively small population state.
From: Diane Crane
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
I vote to give the new 575 area code to ABQ and Santa Fe. Let the rest of the state keep 505.
From: Gail Miles
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
Let's do this ONCE and for all. I lived in N. CA at a time when they kept subdividing the SF BAy area. For us I'd say let southern NM be one area code, Bernalillo Co. be another and the rest of the state be a third. You have 3 of the 4 largest cities in the N/S suggestion at this time. With such rapid growth in these cities we will be needing ANOTHER area code in the future. So let's get 3 area codes NOW.
From: Paul Garson
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
I agree with a geographic split, with 505 staying for the population center of NM (Albq, Santa Fe, etc). Why must we always be so different? Other major cities kept the historical area code in their inner cities, such as 602 for Phoenix, 213 for Los Angeles, etc. Our "inner city" is ABQ,SFE.
From: Richard H. Dickhaut
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
Prefer geographic split.
From: Bessy Berman
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
I would like to see the Santa Fe-Albuquerque area remain with the current
area code. The remainder of the state is more rural and could handle the
new area code better than the areas aforementioned that do the most business
in the state. Perhaps Las Cruces could be included as well.
My second option would be to have all the new users and the new cell users
receive the new 575 area code and that way it would not be as distruptive
the the rest of the state.
Thank you for this consideration.
From: Elouise
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
Hi!
I think it would be better to change all the cell phones area code to
575 instead of land line phones. At least that way we'll have an idea
if we are calling cell phones. Just a thought.
From: Eileen Martinez
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
I strongly encourage the PRC to choose the geographic option for the new 575 area code in New Mexico. Overlay is way too confusing for most people. Other states have used the simple option of keeping the existing area code for the largest metropolitan area and using the new one for outlying areas, and it has worked just fine. This makes it much easier when someone is using an area code map to find the area code for someone in New Mexico as well. Let's not try to reinvent the wheel, OK? Use what has been proven to work!
From: Connie Johnson
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
The area code should be assigned to an area of the state.
To give it to new subscribers would create a mess. You would have
to dial long distance to reach your neighbor. You would never know who
had what area code.
From: Mike Heal
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
I strongly recommend that you use the geographis method rather than the
overlay.
i would also recommend that you add two new area codes at this time so
you do not have to go through this again so soon. you could have Albuquerque
area as one, northern New Mexico as one and southern New Mexico as the
other.
thank you for any consideration you might give this requset.
From: Bob Gregory
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
I consider 10-digit dialing the worst solution.
The next worst solution is to assign the 575 area code to new numbers.
Under this scheme, there would be no geographic knowledge of what area
code to be used when dialing a number. This would effectively result in
10-digit dialing.
After eliminating the two options above, I believe the best solution is
to geographically separate the area codes.
Thank you.
From: Bryan Flamm
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
I oppose the overlay plan and support the geographic split option.
From: Marty & Lois Scharfglass
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
We urge the PRC to vote for the geographic option for the new 575 area code. Voting for the overlay means that calling our new next-door neighbors, local businesses and professional providers in the future will incur long-distance charges. Please ensure that the Las Cruces/ABQ/Santa Fe corridor, which aligns with the largest population demographic, will be able to keep the 505 code intact. Thank you.
From: Gregory Wyss
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
PLEASE split the state between the two area codes. DO NOT go to 10-digit dialing. My family has personal experience with both in the Chicago area. When they went from 312 to 847, it was a temporary inconvenience. Now that they have 10-digit dialing in 847, they HATE it every time they have to make a phone call. It's a pain to have to remember which neighbors have which area code. It is a PERMANENT pain to prevent some temporary discomfort to a few businesses. So PLEASE DO NOT SENTENCE US TO 10-DIGIT DIALING!
From: Collette Brown
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
I think the 575 should go to all new numbers. It is going to cause too much headache to change all the existing numbers to 575 for existing numbers. How does this affect Cell Phones?
From: Colleen Wyss
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
PLEASE DO NOT STICK US WITH 10-DIGIT DIALING! I have family members around the country who have 10 digit dialing, and every one of them HATES it every time they make a phone call. They have to remember which area code each of their neighbors lives in. What a pain! 10 digit dialing is a pain to the whole community FOREVER in order to prevent some temporary discomfort for a few businesses. Splitting the state would be a temporary inconvenience. So PLEASE split the area codes geographically instead of giving us 10-digit dialing!
From: Shanna & Greg Jarrett
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
We would prefer the geographical split for the 505/575 area code, as opposed to the overlay plan. Thank you.
From: S. D. Nielsen
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
I believe that the best way to do the change is to have two different areas. I believe that the overlay plans will cause much more hassle and more problems, like calling a neighbor could be long distance.
From: Farmington Chamber of Commerce Melissa Lane
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
The Farmington Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, on behalf of the membership, requests a geographic assignment of the new area code in New Mexico. The Board believes that the proposed overlay solution will be confusing to both commercial and residential customers. A geographic assignment will allow system growth without inhibiting commerce. Thank you for your consideration.
From: doug torhan
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
sirs:
please try your best
NOT to burden us all with 10-digit dialing.
(it will become 11-digit dialing shortmy
when we run out of NPA's)
it will sure be a more costly headache
to reprogram all the alarms,computer/automated things
and billing systems to deal with it.
(please do the geo split.)
if you actually choose the overlay,
please make the best choice
about requiring 10 or 1+10.
From: GORDON BLANCHARD
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
I FAVOR THE OVERLAY PLAN INSTEAD OF THE SPLIT.
From: virginia
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
i think albuquerque, santa fe, and los alamos should use 505. all others should go with 575
From: Gary Williamson
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
The best assignment of area code 575 would be to assign it to all cell
phones. There are probably more cell
phones in NM than regular phones and there number is growing everyday.
This would be less problems for all business and private phones now in
service.
From: Peter D.
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
I DO NOT want the overlay option. i prefer the geographical division layout. furthermore i th ink it would be wise to keep the major metropolitian areas in 505 and the rural areas switched.
From: Jim Tart
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
A GEOGRAPHIC SPLIT is most reasonable. The major cities in NM should
keep 505 as this is where most of the state's financially significant
business is conducted each day (Santa Fe, Albuquerque metro area from
Bernalillo to Belen, Las Cruces).
The remainder of the state should be assigned the new area code (575).
From: T M Johnson
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
Keep it simple -
Divide the state in half.
505 to the north, 575 to the south.
From: Jeremy Toone
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
I don't want to have to dial a long distance # to call my next door neighbor. Split the state-one half with 505 and the other half with 575.
From: Ken Dusenberry
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
I would prefer the geographic split. The overlay idea would condemn all of us to a 10 digit number for any local call. I have made calls in the Denver Area, and it is very tedious.
From: Shannon Toone
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
Give Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Los Alamos 505. Others can have 575.
From: Brad La Fleur
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
Divide the state. Giving new residents a different area code is stupid!!!!
From: Kimberly Huett
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
I want to add my two-cents in for the "575" change. I think that the small towns around New Mexico should keep the 505 area code. We have been here for years and in most cases the population isn't growing. When we look at the bigger cities (you know who you are)and the growth, along with state money (which seems to stay up there)it is only logical that these areas need to add the "575" area code. Since the bigger cities are always changeing, let them have it!
From: CHRISTINE A BUSTOS ROYBAL
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
CELL PHONE 575
LAND LINE 505
From: Patty Trudeau
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
I vote for the geographical split. I think the area with the most potential for growth should be the area that to reeive the 575 code. The overlay would be VERY confusing to many people and should not be considered.
From: Sarah McCarty
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
As a lifetime New Mexico resident and a small business owner, I am in favor of the GEOGRAPHIC SPLIT. The short term benefit of overlay is far out weighed by long term disadvantages; overlay is not worth it.
From: Susan Kemper Bryant
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
I favor the overlay plan that gives all new numbers a 575 area code. This plan seems more efficient and manageable. It will be much easier for new numbers to have 575 than for old numbers to change. I also want to go on record that White Rock and Los Alamos should have the same area code. Thank you for giving me this opportunity to state my preference,
From: Geri S. Palacios
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
I feel Albuquerque and surrounding areas, and Santa Fe should remain 505, the rest of the state should have the new area code
From: Andrew Martinez
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
It will never be the same New Mexico. I think that there will be feuds. One reason would be because the "505" is used to represent New Mexico as a whole. Adding a new area code will change that to two opposing sides. If you're going to add a new one, you might as well change the original one too. It would be alot better that way... Think about this, many people in the state have 505 tatooed on them. What if you changed their area code. At least if you added a new one and changed the old one, it would be like a "505 live on" type of thing.
From: Christine Young
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
I think that the state should be split geographically with Farmington included in with Santa Fe, Los Alamos and Albuquerque and this section should keep the 505 area code. I'm not sure why all of northern New Mexico isn't included in this area code designation, but before I moved to New Mexico, this is the section of the state that I considered to be the real New Mexico. I think when most outsiders think of New Mexico they are actually thinking of this area of the state of New Mexico and area code 505.
From: LD Landis
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
Because of "territorialization" of area codes, I am unable
to call your 800 number eventhough a resident of Las Cruces... In the
modern world of technology, the archaic practice of geographic orientation
of area codes should be abandoned. Leave the 505 area code alone,
and overlay 575 upon it.
To be forward looking, make the entire state of New Mexico a single "metro
area"... that way southern and northern New Mexicans can contact
each other with out penalty.
Many of us have already completely abandoned the traditional POTS (plain
old telephone service) in favor of the more useful cell phone and VoIP
technologies.
Put a nail in the coffin of regionalization of service by area code. Make
New Mexico 505 and 575 a "5x5 free range" (petition for all
additional 5x5 codes that are currently unassigned, that way we'll have
plenty of overlay numbers available!!!)
From: Patty
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
I believe a geographic split would be the best answer. It is not going to be convenient for any who have to switch, but neither would having to dial the area code with every call placed. Can you imagine the directory? Every number would have to be listed with its area code and you would have to look up every number you wanted to call to verify what area code you needed. That would be awfully confusing for everyone trying to call someone in the state. When you look at a map of any other state where area codes are listed, there is a designated area for each area code and it is clear which cities are in that local. You know precisely which areas require what area code just by glancing at a map in a phone book and not by having to look up each number. Plus, would it be long distance for me if I had a (505) number to call a (575) number a mile from my house? That would be crazy. The businesses say that it is inconvenient for them to have to change their letter heads and business cards and advertising and that the costs would be awful. Well, if they were given as much notice as possible (significant time if possible) before the change went into affect, they should be able to order new merchandise while using up the old. They would have to order new merchandise anyway eventually. A simple card included with correspondence could let people know that the change was coming and alert customers of the businesses to that change. Yes, it would be a cost, but the other is so confusing. Let's just do it and get used to the change. Other states have had these issues I'm sure. Can we learn from them? Please do the logical thing and choose the geographical split. Then give tons of public notice through all areas of the media so we can all get used to the idea and begin to impliment the changes necessary.
From: Katie Martinez
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
I would like to see the Rio Grande Valley keep 505 and the rest of the state change to 575. I do not like the idea of the overlay because it would be impossible to tell what part of the state you are calling unless you ask. By keeping 505 in the center of the state fewer businesses will bear the burden of the change.
From: Ann House
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
Please consider using 575 for those outside the large metropolitan areas. There is a lot of paperwork that will have to be changed at great expense and most of those businesses reside in the largely populated areas. The other, perhaps best alternative is to issue 575 to new numbers.
From: Keith LeMay
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
I feel that 505 Area Code should continue to cover the entire state,
with new phone numbers being assigned the new 575 Area Code.
The tremendous cost to businesses, individuals and institutions in reprinting
their stationery, documents, advertising places a heavy burden on the
greatest number who have served New Mexico since the 505 was established.
Cell owners are used to not having the same prefix as their neighbor,
so programming a new area code will be no problem in dialing a new neighbor
or business with "575"
From: Maria Salazar
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
Regarding the proposed new area code. I think the best option is to go with the geographic split rather than the overlay plan.
From: Wynne Wood
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
Suggest that Albuquerque and Santa Fe get the new area code and let the rest of the state keep 505.
From: Linda Johnson
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
I believe it would be in the best interest of all if the new area code was given to new residents only. Making alot of people change their area code would be a big inconvenience and unnecessary. The 505 area code would stay in place for everyone who currently has it and when a new resident moves into NM they would start off with the 575 area code.
From: Clifton Chadwick
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
The new (575) area code should be embraced by the Albuq/Santa Fe metro area as a symbol of our emergence as a serious economic player. We should use the attendant publicity to make the entire USA aware that as a result of being a great place to live that is bringing a steady stream of new opportunities to New Mexico that we DO need a new area code. We should use the new area code to mark a new era in New Mexico.
From: Sarah Peterson
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
As the term "area code" suggests I feel that the new 575 area code should be implemented using the "area" concept not the "overlay" method. I feel the overlay method will only make life more complicated for New Mexicans wondering if my friends/family new number is 505 or 575. Yes there will be expense up front for some people but as with every change they will adjust and everything will be OK.
From: Rafaelita Chavez
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
The most logical solution is to divide the state geographically rather than to have an over-lay which will inconvenience all counties; I believe that Bernalillo County should keep the 505 code and the rest of the state be given the new 575 code.
From: Jeanette
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
I absolutely DO NOT want the overlay option.
From: Vernon Wilson
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
Stop whining growth has finally caught up with NM. Divide the state
based on current and projected usage & flip a coin or something.
Some will be happy some won't ther is no way around it. My mom has
lived in the same house for 53 years, and had the same phone number for
the whole period, SHE HAS HAD 3 DIFFERENT AREA CODES IN THAT TIME.
(not to mention 7 different postal addresses) I can still call her on
mother's day without any problems.
No matter who has to change they will get over it.
From: Barb Armstrong
Date: August 17, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
The only sensible solution is the geographic split.