IPRA Requests: Public Information Requests

Public Information Requests

The New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department processes all public information requests under the Inspection of Public Records Act in a timely fashion as prescribed by law. Even where there is no statute, a common law right to inspect and copy public records affords members of the public the opportunity to keep a watchful eye on government.

Download Request to Inspect Public Information form

Inspection of Public Records Compliance Guide

Terms of Use Agreement 

This guide is aimed to inform the public, state and local government agencies, and all other public bodies subject to inspection of public records about the Inspection of Public Records Act’s requirements and application.

IPRA Check List

The IPRA Checklist provides important details about the Inspection of Public Records Act, to help local governments, members of governmental boards and commissions and the general public understand New Mexico's open government laws.

For further information on preparing an Inspection of Public Record Request (IPRA), contact the IPRA Records Custodian by telephone at 505-476-4655 or e-mail RLD.IPRA@state.nm.us.