Downloadable Compliance Guides
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.
July 19, 2007 - The IPRA Checklist provides important details about the Inspection of Public Records Act to help local governments, members of government boards and commissions, and the general public understand New Mexico' open government laws.
(Courtesy of the Secretary of State's Website)
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
Requests should be sent to:
Records Custodian
Nick Piatek
Public Information Officer
Nicholas.Piatek@state.nm.us
Office: 505-476-0626
P.O. Box 27111
Santa Fe, NM 87502