FOIA Request to Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
A request for public records has been submitted to the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development by Enchantment State News. The request, made under the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act, seeks specific information related to the University’s governing board or board of trustees.
The records requested 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, any official headshots, portraits, or photographs maintained by the University for use in official publications, directories, or on its website are requested. Furthermore, any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared or maintained by the University are sought. These may include those used for press releases, board directories, or public profiles.
Enchantment State News emphasizes that access to these public records is crucial for fulfilling their role in gathering and reporting news to the public. As a media organization committed to transparency and accountability in governmental affairs, they have requested a fee waiver based on their status as media professionals.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website.
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.
