FOIA Request to New Mexico Higher Education Department regarding all public university salaries for Fiscal Year 2025 on January 12, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Enchantment State News to the New Mexico Higher Education Department on January 12, 2026. The request seeks comprehensive records related to employee compensation at public universities within the state for Fiscal Year 2025.
The requested information includes detailed data fields such as employee names, gender, age or year of birth, date of birth (if not exempt), university name, department, employer name, title or position, hire date, compensation amount (including base pay and any additional pay), compensation type (e.g., salary, hourly, stipend, bonus), and employment type (full-time or part-time). The media organization has requested these records in electronic format under the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act.
Enchantment State News emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency. They have also requested a fee waiver for accessing these records due to their status as a media professional. The requestor 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.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
