“Citizens in a democracy have a fundamental right to have access to public records.

This right is recognized by the New Mexico Legislature through the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, §§ 14-2-1 et seq. (“IPRA”), and by the New Mexico Supreme Court, which stated in 1977 that a citizen’s right to know is the rule and secrecy is the exception…”

Submitting an OMA and/or IPRA Complaint

Inspection of Public Records Complaints

Written complaints concerning potential Inspection of Public Records Act violations submitted to our office should include:

• Specifics regarding the allegation
• Description of the public body of which records are being sought
• Copy of the written request for inspection of public records
• Other supporting documentation

Requests or complaints should be sent to Second Judicial District Court Administration.