From: Lisa Pacheco
Date: August 18, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
Geographic split with 575 assigned to the ABQ & SF areas.
From: Jeff Rey
Date: August 18, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
I believe The Albuq. and SF aera should stay 505. Most of the states,
States agency's and local business are located in those areas. It
would be more cost savings and makes more sense.
thank you
From: Claudette Romero
Date: August 18, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
I agree with the idea to assign the 575 to new service customers. I'm afraid us oldies will tend to forget and not advise everyone we need to advise----will also make businesses operate without any disruption.
From: duane walters
Date: August 18, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
we believe that only new customers should receive the new area code and that would simplify the whole process instead of having to re-doing the entire process.
From: Rick Lamb
Date: August 18, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
Frank's Supply Company is in favor of having a 505 area code for Northern New Mexico. That is all geographic norh of Albuquerque and including Albuquerque should be area code 505. All areas south of Albuquerque can be switched to 575. Albuquerque is the center of commerce for the state. Northern New Mexico is where the majority of the population lives, why change that area code?
From: Laura
Date: August 18, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
I'm against the overlay plan, as it creates confusion and further problems. Why not give the 575 to the Albuquerque area and surrounding towns, as that's the fastest growing area in NM?
From: Gary Davis
Date: August 18, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
I favor the geographic split with Metro NM - Albuquerque, SF changing to the 575 Area code.
From: G Cogll
Date: August 18, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
My husband and I would like to advocate for the overlay plan for adding
a new area code in New Mexico. As a resident of southern NM, I can
assure you that I am not pleased with the comments that "there are
more people in the north, let's not inconvenience them." It
would be wonderful to be considerate of all New Mexican and "let's
not inconvenience" any of those of us now using the 505 area code.
As for the argument that people living next door to each other would have
different area codes - how many times do we use an area code to call our
next door neighbors. Using the overlay plan would not only
avoid unnecessary costs to government entities to change their phone numbers,
it would save citizens in the north, and the south, unnecessary costs
to change our numbers.
We emplore you to consider all of us as equally important citizens of
this great state of New Mexico. Don't count us out just because
we don't live in Albuquerque or Santa Fe. Thank you for considering
our needs for less inconvenience in our lives too.
From: Jacinda Laird
Date: August 18, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
I believe that a geographic split would work better then anything else, it has worked for other states for years so why not New Mexico.
From: Bill Moffitt
Date: August 18, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
One of the comments that I read here is confusing area with population
in suggesting that the Albuquerque/Santa Fe area keep the 505 area code
since Albuquerque covers more area in the state? I think there's at least
80% more land in the state than what Albuquerque sits on; thank you! I
agree with one criteria that the new area code should go someplace where
the population growth is likely to make another new area code necessary
in the next eight years. That would be the Albuquerque area which is growing
rapidly. A few years ago, Atlanta, GA, had to divide the city and surrounding
counties into sections -- each with their own area code -- due to their
rapid growth. We've been lucky to only need one area code for the entire
state for so many years, but growth happens. Look at the state license
plates. Years ago you could tell what county a car was from by looking
at the first number. We ran out of numbers and started adding letters.
If we have to change the area code, let's start the change in the high
population growth areas first. Another idea: Let some companies (Like
the 505 Hot Sauce Company) keep the 505 area code for an extra $20 per
month per phone line. Add it onto the phone bills and let the phone company
turn it into the state for subsidies for further communication lines in
the future.
One of the comments that I read here is confusing area with population
in suggesting that the Albuquerque/Santa Fe area keep the 505 area code
since Albuquerque covers more area in the state? I think there's at least
80% more land in the state than what Albuquerque sits on; thank you!
I agree with one criteria that the new area code should go someplace where
the population growth is likely to make another new area code necessary
in the next eight years. That would be the Albuquerque area which is growing
rapidly. A few years ago, Atlanta, GA, had to divide the city and surrounding
counties into sections -- each with their own area code -- due to their
rapid growth. We've been lucky to only need one area code for the entire
state for so many years, but growth happens.
Look at the state license plates. Years ago you could tell what county
a car was from by looking at the first number. We ran out of numbers and
started adding letters. If we have to change the area code, let's start
the change in the high population growth areas first. Another idea: Let
some companies (Like the 505 Hot Sauce Company) keep the 505 area code
for an extra $20 per month per phone line. Add it onto the phone bills
and let the phone company turn it into the state for subsidies for further
communication lines in the future. We already do this on state license
plate in the form of "prestige plates" so maybe the idea would
work here as well?
One thing no one has mentioned with all the debate about a prefix: WHAT
ABOUT A SUFFIX? If we keep 505 for the state and everyone keeps the same
phone number then you add three digits at the end, wouldn't that be feasible?
My number would be followed by "767" or "ROS" for
Roswell. Albuquerque would be ALB using the numbers "257" corresponding
to the letters and numbers on pushbutton phones. This method is already
in use on our 9-digit Zip Codes.
In conclusion, please remember that fire and police departments -- along
with individuals and businesses -- rely on the area code to tell them
what part of the state that a call is coming from. Whatever we decide,
let’s make the best decision for all concerned. Thank you.
From: Ray Whittington
Date: August 18, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
I believe an area code should be just that, an area code. To mix area codes would be confusing.
From: Travis
Date: August 18, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
I understand the need for an additional area code, but PLEASE use the geographical split option (preferably, Abq. metro, Santa Fe keeping 505). The overlay option would be too confusing!
From: Nancy Armijo
Date: August 18, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
I definitely DO NOT want the overlay plan, whether old phone vs. new
phone or land line vs. cell phone, as it would be totally confusing and
a pain in the neck. (For those of you saying programming the area
code into the phone is the way to go, not all of us have programmable
phones, e.g., seniors with older phones, nor do we all have cell phones
(I make a lot of calls from payphones.). Also, people with arthritis
or other problems with their hands would be greatly affected if they had
to dial more than 7 digits for every call.
The GEOGRAPHIC SPLIT is the only sane way to go. I live in Albuquerque
and I personally don't care which area code I have; however, since most
of the government offices are in the Rio Grande valley, that's where the
505 should remain. Taxpayers throughout the state will be hit in
the pocketbook if the city, state, and federal government offices in Albuquerque
and Santa Fe have to change everything much more than they would for government
offices in the rest of the state. Perhaps the residents/businesses
in the outlying areas of the state could be given credits on both their
phone service and tax returns for the costs and irritation they would
endure. Since the switchover would take a year or two, when they
have forms, business cards, letterhead, etc. printed, they could put the
current phone number and underneath or next to it put the new number and
the effective date. That way, they wouldn't have to waste anything
and could use them both before and after the change; then eliminate the
old phone number when they reprint stuff after the change.
Please listen to the public and not the special interest groups on this
matter. Thank you.
From: Roger Payne
Date: August 18, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
I was wondering what the impact of the large number of cell phones that have been aquired impact on this new area code. My feeling it is large as we have two cell phones and no children at home. I am a school bus driver and elem kids have cells, so I'm sure their mid and hi school sibling do too making that to ,my guess, an average of 4 per family. I think the 575 code should go to cell phones as these are not listed with near as many businesses etc. Most everyone gives their cell number to folks they want to have it! Making ABQ and SF change will have a very large impact on costs of business stationery, cards etc. Lots of business cards have cell phone no's but they are always being reordered anyway.
From: Coleman Travelstead
Date: August 18, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
I lived in Miami, Florida when it converted to the overlay area code. although it was initially a bit confusing when one forgot to put in the new numbers, it very quickly became easy to remember and was not a problem. The cost for changeing letterhead, business cards etc. is very burdensome for the half of the stat that must do it under the geographic method. The overlay only costs those who add lines or open new lines. Much less expensive and only to be spent when the event occurs. Not all in one swoop. The geographic method is the printers reliev act.
From: Orthopedic Associates,P.A.
Date: August 18, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
It would create a great expense for our office if we had to pay to change the phone number on all paperwork, forms and area phone directories. Our physicians are listed in national directories as well.
From: Carolyn Melgaard
Date: August 18, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
I think the State of NM should be divided into a section for 505 and a section for 575. There would be much less confusion that way.
From: Dana Guinn
Date: August 18, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
I lived in Boston where every call requires 10 digits. It's a pain! The geographic split would spare us this inconvenience.
From: J Grady
Date: August 18, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
I think rural NM should retain 505
From: Andrea Landaker
Date: August 18, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
Overlay, while initially less convenient for users, incurs no cost in reprinting -- only a small psychological cost of using area codes, which we should be doing anyway. The greatest beneficiaries of the geographic split would be printing companies.
From: David Buckland
Date: August 18, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
Since changing the area codes for half of the state is going to be a nightmare no matter what we do, I think that it would make the most since to let the more densely populated area of the Central and North central areas keep the 505 code. It is going to be a bother to anyone changing his/her contact information (business cards, advertisement, et al, but wouldn't it make the most sense to choose the area where the negative impact of the new code would be the greatest to keep the 505 area code?
From: rick greenaker
Date: August 18, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
Please,please split the state up into two codes- DO NOT, DO NOT do the layered thing. I do not want to dial 10 digits to make a local call.
From: Doyle Simes
Date: August 18, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
I was at first for the overlay but after reading the comments posted by other respondees I feel the geographic ares should be used. I do think that Albuquerque, Sants Fe and Las Cruces should keep the 505. Las Cruces being the second largest city in New Mexico and has New Mexico State University within their city limits. As far as the ten digit numbers go, people with cell phones must contend with that all the time and cell phones just keep multiplying in numbers.
From: Brandon Garcia
Date: August 18, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
I ABSOLUTELY DO NOT WANT THE OVERLAY OPTION FOR THE NEW 575 AREA CODE.
I urge the PRC to vote for the Geographic split option for the citizens
of New Mexico.
From: Robert Nunez
Date: August 18, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
Who cares... It's just an area code...
From: Gail M. Kent
Date: August 18, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
Area code 505 should be maintained for the three largest cities in the state: Albuquerque, Las Cruces, and Santa Fe. The 575 can then be allocated to homes outside these legal city limits.
From: Adam Bryant
Date: August 18, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
Every state I have lived in has had a geographic split for area codes. When eastern Missouri added a new area code, St. Louis kept the old area code and the other areas of the state adopted the new area code. This provided the least impact to everyone involved.
From: David
Date: August 18, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
It seems to me that several years ago they already decided which areas of New Mexico were going to have a new area code. Of course I for one was not surprised when they suddenly "found" more numbers. I expected the issue would come up again and the Albuquerque/Santa Fe reigion would try to overturn the decision. I hope all the non-Albuquerque/Santa Fe areas sue to enforce the original decision!
From: Terry Turner
Date: August 18, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
Please consider changing a geographic area to new code.. Divide state in half or metropilitan areas with sufficient pop. #s Also where is groth occuring?? THank You
From: andrea Talmadge
Date: August 18, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
My opinion is that we should divide the area code by area, not by just
giving the new area code to new numbers that are used. I believe the old
aera code should remain in the Albuquerque Metro Area simply because it
is the most densly populated. It makes sense to keep as many numbers
as possible the same, and keeping 505 in the center of the state allows
that.
Thank you
From: n/a
Date: August 18, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
New Mexico should keep the 505 area code for Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and
the immediate surrounding areas while the rest of the state gets the new
575 area code. The areas with the highest concentrations of businesses
should be affected the least.
Thanks
From: Korrie
Date: August 18, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
If you look at an area code map all area codes are kept in a region. it may cost a little and people may not like it living in that region. but we need to keep it in one area. like counties. we should change the faster more populated growing counties. how could you look up an area code if there is two different area codes scattered all over the state.
From: Robert Hull
Date: August 18, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
Assign the new area code to new phone numbers.
We already program our phones with 10 digits due to the requirement that
the area code (505) be dialed for in state long distance. Most phones
have preprogramming and cell phones are dialed by name list, not number
-isn't yours? Just enter the ten digits, one time, when adding an new
name.
The drawback to this is only that a number can be identified as being
"new" by virtue of its area code. But, even an established business
could end up with a "new" number if they add lines - we would
all get used to that in a short time.
As far as finding a location by area code - is it really any kind of issue?
Geography has other, better identifiers than phone number.
I liked the idea of assigning 575 to all state government and school phones
- but I doubt that would stave off the problem for very long. The real
issue is overpopulation, and there is no government willing to turn away
new citizens (read tax dollars).
From: KEN TERRY
Date: August 18, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
I THINK KEEPING 505 FOR EXISTING NUMBERS AND GIVING ALL NEW NUMBERS 575 IS A BAD IDEA. IT WOULD BE MUCH BETTER TO DIVIDE THE STATE INTO TWO SECTIONS AS IS THE PRACTICE IN MOST STATES.
From: John A. Alexander
Date: August 18, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
I perfer the overlay relief method. I believe that this is the less inconvenience of the two options in adding the new area code. Some existing service has been around for years. As far as dialing 10 digits instead of 7, most of us probably use speed dialing.
From: M. Chavez
Date: August 18, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
I Vote for the Overlay option... It's only fair for all New Mexicans!
From: Jerome Pfeffer
Date: August 18, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
You should keep Albuquerque metro, Santa Fe and Los Alamos as 505 and change the rest of the state to 575.
From: Janice Hangarter
Date: August 18, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
It would make much more sense to have a specific geographic region assigned the new 575 area code. I believe this is true because if the other option is chosen & the 575 area code is used willy-nilly throughout the state of New Mexico, how would one know which area code to dial when trying to contact a person or business they have never contacted before. Please chose the geographical option. Thank you.
From: Alan W. Kerr
Date: August 18, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
It has to be by Geographic Region. The Overlay method will have
problems FOREVER.
The one problem that has not been brought up is this:
If we do use the Overlay method, at some time in the future, the 575 version
of my phone number will be issued. What if the 575 is issued to
a 24-hour business? I will be getting wrong numbers ...at
all time of the day ...for the rest of my life. This could
happen to a lot of people.
I have lived through an Area Code split in another state and it took only
about 12-18 months for everyone to know where the geographic split was.
With an Overlay, you will NEVER know.
Another problem will be with businesses that open new locations.
The existing business has a 505 area code but (with an Overlay) the new
location (in the SAME town) will have a 575 area code. If the business
has a central switchboard, can that switchboard transfer incoming calls
to two different area codes?
I haven't read one reason to use an Overlay that is legitimate.
The one "advantage" of an Overlay is: businesses would not have
to update business cards, ads, directories, etc. Businesses
are always updating/changing their logos, catch-phrases, moving to larger
buildings (as the business grows), employees changing position (title
on business card). Since there will be a "grace period"
during the change over, businesses can change their phone info when
they were going to change something else.
So the short responce is: The 505/575 split MUST be geographic.
The Overlay method has so many problems that it would be irresponsible
to do it that way.
From: Sarka Fraszova
Date: August 18, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
I think the new area good should be sectioned off in new mexico not givin to new # because for example I may have to call long distence just to call my nabior that would not be a benifite if we have to be forced more money out of our pockets for something I would not support of a split in the city
From: Cleo Barnes
Date: August 18, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
I would much prefer the geographical split for area codes.
From: Elizabeth M. Moorhead
Date: August 18, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
I urge you to go with the 2 Way Geographic Split. As most of the Federal and State plus the cities of Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Rio Rancho are the greatest entities in New Mexico and have the majority of telephone usage with Washington, D.C. and other states, it is only logical that the 505 area code remain with the bulk of the users.
From: Gayle Clark
Date: August 18, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
I vote for the 505-Rate center map Alternative #9 Two-way Geographic
Split. I feel that The Albuquerque and Sante Fe areas are where NM goverment,
large businesses & population are. This area B takes in the area I
would like to see stay the 505 area code.
I vote for Area B.
From: Ray Sensanbaugher
Date: August 18, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
We absolutely do NOT want overlay. We are against overlay. Do it geographically. Let metro Albuquerque and Santa Fe keep 505.
From: Griffin
Date: August 18, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
I think that to keep things simple the area code should be based on area rather than giving the new area code to new phone numbers. It's easier to think about where the place is you're calling rather thazn when they got their phone number.
From: Cecile J. Zeigler
Date: August 18, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
I believe that the cities of Abq and Santa Fe, etc. should change, in order for there to be more room on their list, so that a new area code would not be needed so soon. The 505 code will fill up sooner than the 575, and most of that would be from the cities.
From: Nenderle Hogue
Date: August 18, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
I feel that the new 575 should go to Alb. and Santa Fe, as they are the largest areas of growth, and the rest of the state keep 505. Thank you
From: Laura Horton
Date: August 18, 2006
Subject: 575 Area Code Relief
Comments:
I support the geographic boundary. No overlay!