Albuquerque newspaper sues agency over public records
April 15, 2009: The Albuquerque Journal is suing the New Mexico Department of Transportation, alleging that the agency violated the state Inspection of Public Records Act by withholding documents sought as part of an investigation into the agency's practices and the use of public funds.
The newspaper's complaint, filed in state district court, names as defendants the agency, its custodian of records and a handful of employees who allegedly participated in the decision to withhold records that had been requested under the act." Read the full article here.
N.M. governor signs bill to make government agencies recognize e-mail records requests
April 14, 2009: "Government agencies in New Mexico will have to accept electronic requests for public records after the governor signed a bill April 3 inspired by a state university's rejection of an e-mail request.
House Bill 598, sponsored by Rep. Joseph Cervantes, D-Las Cruces, states that communication by e-mail or fax qualifies as a "written" request required under state law." Read the full article here.
E-mail OK in seeking public records under new law
April 3, 2009: "A new state law will require governmental institutions and agencies to accept e-mailed and faxed requests for public records.
Gov. Bill Richardson signed legislation Friday that makes clear that an e-mail or fax must be treated the same as written requests under the state Inspection of Public Records Act." Read the full article here.
Sunland park city councilors press mayor on land deal
March 7, 2009: "Three Sunland Park city councilors have submitted a public records request to their own city government in an attempt to force the mayor to provide more information about a controversial land purchase for a new city hall.
City Councilors Elizabeth Martinez, Gabriela Buso and Yvette Cortez, a faction that often opposes Mayor Martin Resendiz, are seeking details about a $2.85 million land purchase for a new city hall that was approved by the council on Feb. 27, with the condition that an appraisal be conducted." Read the full article here.
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