FOIA Request to University of New Mexico regarding Public University FY 2024 Employee Salaries on December 5, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Enchantment State News to the University of New Mexico on December 5, 2025. The request seeks comprehensive records related to employee compensation for all individuals employed by the university during Fiscal Year 2024. This inquiry is made under the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act, with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The specific data fields requested include fiscal year, employee name, gender, age or year of birth (if not exempt), date of birth (if not exempt or limited to month/year), employer name, title or position, department, hire date, compensation amount (including base pay and any additional pay), compensation type (such as salary or hourly wage), and employment type (full-time or part-time). The request acknowledges that not all fields may be present in every record but asks for all responsive records regardless of completeness. If certain portions are deemed exempt from disclosure, it requests that non-exempt parts be provided in redacted form.
Enchantment State News emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency. As such, they have requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media organization. The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit corporation dedicated to investigating governmental agencies and promoting transparency through FOIA 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.
