FOIA Request to New Mexico State University regarding all public salaries for FY2025 on January 16, 2026.
On January 16, 2026, Enchantment State News submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to New Mexico State University. The request seeks detailed records of employee compensation for all individuals employed by the university during Fiscal Year 2025. The requested information includes data fields such as employee name, gender, age or year of birth, date of birth, university name, department, employer name, title or position, hire date, compensation amount and type, and employment type.
The request was made under the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format. As part of their professional responsibilities in gathering and reporting news to the public, Enchantment State News emphasized the importance of access to public records for maintaining transparency and accountability within public institutions. They also requested a fee waiver due to their status as a media organization.
Enchantment State News is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests. This coalition aims to promote transparency and inform the American electorate about government actions.
New Mexico State University is a public land-grant research university that offers over 180 degree programs and serves a diverse population through its campuses and extension services across the state. According to its official website, it maintains facilities for agriculture and collaborates with national organizations on various initiatives.
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.
