Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA)
"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…"
Requests of the Office of the State Engineer/Interstate Stream Commission should be sent to the following:
| Office of the State Engineer | Interstate Stream Commission |
|---|---|
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130 South Capitol Street Concha Ortiz y Pino Building P.O. Box 25102 Santa Fe, NM 87504-5102 OSE Records Custodian (505) 827-6150 OSE-IPRA@state.nm.us |
407 Galisteo Street Bataan Memorial Building P.O. Box 25102 Santa Fe, NM 87504-5102 ISC Records Custodian (505) 469-8122 isc.ipra@ose.nm.gov |
Submitting an OMA and/or IPRA Complaint - Open Meetings Act Complaints
Written complaints concerning potential Open Meetings Act violations submitted to our office should include:
- Specific dates of potential violation
- Description of the public body that took the action(s) in question
- Description of the specific circumstances surrounding the allegation
- Other supporting documentation
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
Downloadable Compliance Guides
Inspection of Public Records Act Compliance Guide
Thursday, June 03, 2010 - This guide is aimed to inform the public, state and
local government agencies, and all other public bodies subject to the Act about the
Act’s requirements and application.