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New Mexico Public Safety Telecommunicators AssociationRepresenting the New Mexico Chapters of NENA and APCO |
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New Mexico Public Safety Telecommunicators AssociationRepresenting the New Mexico Chapters of NENA and APCO |
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On October 7, 2007, the state of New Mexico will be split into two area codes. The northwest region of the state will retain its current area code (505) and the rest of the state will get a new area code (575). This change will apply to wireless service as well as other communications services. 
New Area Code for New Mexico
Local calls will continue to be dialed with 7-digit dialing; local calls from one area code to another area code will require 10-digit dialing. All long-distance calls will require 1+10-digit dialing.
However, for nearly a year callers will be able to use either the new or old area code to complete their calls (Permissive dialing period). Mandatory use of the new 575 area code will begin October 5, 2008.
Some Links and Further Information:
NM 575 Area Code Information
Press Release from the NMPRC - PDF Document
Map of the New Area Code Area - PDF Document
