A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Grant County NM Clerk & Election Division on February 5, 2025. The request, sent by Enchantment State News, a media organization dedicated to comprehensive and accurate news coverage of local governmental affairs, seeks detailed information about candidates running in the upcoming election.
The records requested under the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act include a complete list of all candidates participating in the forthcoming election. The details required for each candidate are their first, middle and last names, the office they are running for, the jurisdiction of that office, and their party affiliation.
Additionally, Enchantment State News has requested all contact information for each candidate. This includes their address, phone number and email address.
As a media organization committed to transparency and holding public institutions accountable, we at Enchantment State News believe access to such public records is essential in fulfilling our professional responsibilities. Given our role in disseminating information to the public, we have also requested a fee waiver as a media professional.
We await a response from the Grant County NM Clerk & Election Division and will keep our readers updated on any developments regarding this request.
