Arizona and New Mexico Rural Tour

The Federal Communication Commission's Consumer Affairs and Outreach Division went on a Rural Tour through Arizona and New Mexico, Jan. 27-31, the sixth in a series of trips designed to build partnerships with local consumer groups and to hear directly from local consumers and community members about their telecommunications concerns.

During their travels to various cities and towns, the team met with community leaders and groups to share information and resources regarding telecommunications issues that affect their daily lives including the latest scams targeting consumers.

View tour highlights:  FCC Rural Tour Dispatches

Topics included:

• Robocalls, spoofing and other scams.
• Telephone bill issues such as slamming and cramming.
• Remembering to rescan your over-the-air television.
• Protecting mobile devices from loss or theft.
• How to navigate the Consumer Help Center when filing informal complaints and comments.

Agenda 

Monday, January 27, 2020:

• 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
  • Non-public meeting with Arizona Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
  • Concurrent potential non-public meeting with the Gila River Tribe leaders
• 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
  • Non-public meeting with Economic Development Team of Chicanos por la Causa in Phoenix, AZ
• 11:30 - 12:30
  • Non-public Meeting at Casa de Primavera Senior Center in Phoenix, AZ
• 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
  • Presentation to Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 1020 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85014 (Download Event Flyer) (Descarga el folleto en Español)
• 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Non-public meeting with City Officials in Casa Grande, AZ
• 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
  • Public Meeting at Marana Municipal Complex, 11555 W. Civic Center Drive, Marana, AZ 85653 (Download Event Flyer)

Tuesday, January 28, 2020:

• 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
  • Public Meeting at Oro Valley Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive, Oro Valley, AZ 85737 (Download Event Flyer)
• Noon - 12:45 p.m.
  • Non-public meeting with Tucson, AZ Ward 2 Council Members
• 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Public meeting at the Benson Public Library, 300 S. Huachuca St., Benson, AZ 85602 (Download Event Flyer) (Descarga el folleto en Español)
• 3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Non-public meeting with Benson Police Chief Paul Moncada
• 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
  • Public Meeting with Council Members and residents of Wards 3 and 6, Main Community Room, 3202 E. 1^st Street, Tucson, AZ 85716 (Download Event Flyer) (Descarga el folleto en Español)

Wednesday, January 29, 2020:

• 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
  • Non-public meeting with Library Director for Cochise Libraries in Bisbee, AZ
• 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
  • Public Meeting with Cochise County Board of Supervisors Work Session, 1415 Melody Lane, Building G, Bisbee, AZ 85603 (Download Event Flyer) (Descarga el folleto en Español)
• 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Public Meeting with City Officials, City of Willcox, Council Chambers, 320 W. Rex Allen Drive, Willcox, AZ 85643 (Download Event Flyer) (Descarga el folleto en Español)
• 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  • Public Meeting with United Way of SW New Mexico, Silver City Public Library, 515 West College Ave., Silver City, NM 88061 (Download Event Flyer) (Descarga el folleto en Español)

Thursday, January 30, 2020:

• 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
  • Public Meeting with Deming-Luna County Chamber of Commerce and City of Deming, 119 E. Pine Street, Deming, NM 88030 (Download Event Flyer) (Descarga el folleto en Español)
  • Concurrent non-public meeting with Luna County Health Council
• 11:00 a.m. - Noon
  • Presentation at Deming-Luna County Senior Citizens Center, 800 S. Granite Street, Deming, NM 88030 (Download Event Flyer) (Descarga el folleto en Español)
• 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Presentation at Sierra Joint Office on Aging – Senior Center, 360 W. 4th Street, Truth or Consequences, NM 87901 (Download Event Flyer) (Descarga el folleto en Español)
• 5:00 p.m.
  • Brief meeting at Truth or Consequences Library in Truth or Consequences, NM

Friday, January 31, 2020:

•  10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
  • Non-public Meeting with Library Staff at Socorro Public Library, Socorro, NM
• 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
  • Presentation at Socorro Senior Center, 1410 Ake Ave., Socorro, NM 87801 (Download Event Flyer) (Descarga el folleto en Español)
• 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Presentation at New Mexico Commission for Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 505 Marquette Ave., NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 (Download Event Flyer) (Descarga el folleto en Español)
• 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Presentation at HELP New Mexico, Inc., 5101 Cooper Ave., NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 (Download Event Flyer)