FOIA Request to University of New Mexico regarding university board member information on October 22, 2025.
A request for public records was submitted to the University of New Mexico by Enchantment State News. The request, made under the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act, seeks detailed information about the university’s governing board or board of trustees. Specifically, the request includes a current list of board members with their full names, titles or positions, and terms of service. Additionally, it asks for any official headshots or photographs maintained by the university for use in publications or on its website. Furthermore, the request seeks any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the university for press releases or public profiles.
The media organization emphasizes that access to these records is crucial for their role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. They also requested a fee waiver due to their status as a media professional involved in news dissemination.
Enchantment State News is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using 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.
