Recognizing that a representative government is dependent upon an informed electorate, the intent of the legislature in enacting the Inspection of Public Records Act [Chapter 14, Article 2 NMSA 1978] is to ensure, and it is declared to be the public policy of this state, that all persons are entitled to the greatest possible information regarding the affairs of government and the official acts of public officers and employees. It is the further intent of the legislature, and it is declared to be the public policy of this state, that to provide persons with such information is an essential function of a representative government and an integral part of the routine duties of public officers and employees.
§ 14-2-5 NMSA 1978
Purpose of act; declaration of public policy
Known as the Inspection of Public Records Act
The act spans §§ 14–14 (15 sections).
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case Freedom Foundation v. Gregoire (2013)
Most recently applied in 49 F. Supp. 3d 920 - Walton v. New Mexico State Land Office (September 2014)
Laws 1993, ch. 258, § 2.
Official source: NMOneSource (New Mexico Compilation Commission). Reproduced from public-domain New Mexico statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.