FOIA Request to Eastern New Mexico University regarding university board member information on October 22, 2025.
Enchantment State News has submitted a formal request for public records to Eastern New Mexico University. The request was made under the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act, 14-2-1 NMSA 1978 et seq., and seeks specific information related to the University’s governing board or board of trustees.
The requested records include a current list of members of the University’s governing board or board of trustees. This list should detail each member’s full name, title or position, and term of service. Additionally, the request seeks any official headshots, portraits, or photographs maintained by the University for use in official publications, directories, or on the University’s website. Furthermore, any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared or maintained by the University are also requested. These may include those used for press releases, board directories, or public profiles.
The requester has indicated that as a member of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, access to these records is crucial for fulfilling professional responsibilities. This includes holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. A fee waiver is requested based on their role as a media professional.
Enchantment State News is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found at this link.
Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
