(CROWLYEY COUNTY, Colo.) — Nearly one-third of Crowley County residents will soon have high-speed internet access thanks to another federally funded broadband project. The Colorado Broadband Office (CBO) awarded Capital Projects Fund (CPF) money to a new broadband project in Crowley County that will connect 1,753 of the 5,600 homes in Crowley to fiber.  Southern Colorado Economic Development District (SCEDD) will receive the award and partner with SECOM, a provider in rural Colorado where there is limited high-speed internet access.  The SCEDD broadband project is potentially life-changing for Crowley County residents. In addition to connecting more than 1,700 homes, it will also connect 26 community anchor institutions, including like schools, libraries and hospitals. “The residents in Crowley County desperately need fiber broadband to participate in a modern economy; their options are very limited and this investment will make a positive impact for years to come,” said Brandy Reitter, CBO Executive Director. “The Crowley County fiber project promises to foster growth and innovation in local businesses and schools.” The Crowley County project will start in January of 2025, and SCEDD expects to offer high-speed internet service to these locations by December 2026.