Effort to restrict public records access proposed — Threatens Public’s Right to Know
A New Mexico state senator has pre-filed a bill that would significantly limit access to public records in New Mexico and threaten the public’s right to know. Senate Bill 232, introduced by Sen. Pat Woods (District 7, consisting of Quay County and parts of Curry and Union Counties), would sharply eliminate access to public records, Read More …
Lift the FOG advertising campaign launches
The New Mexico Foundation for Open Government (NMFOG) announced today the launch of the “Lift the Fog” advertising campaign. The launch coincides with the new year and the 2019 Legislative session. The “Lift the FOG Campaign,” includes a series of newspaper, outdoor and digital and social advertising that conveys NMFOG’s commitment to transparency. Plans are Read More …
NMFOG extends deadline
The New Mexico Foundation for Open Government (NMFOG) has extended the deadline for submission of proposals for lobbying and legislative advocacy services. All proposals must be in writing and delivered by mail to NMFOG’s Executive Director, Melanie J. Majors, at 2333 Wisconsin St. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110 or by email to director@nmfog.org. All proposals must Read More …
NMFOG Welcomes New Board Members
Albuquerque, N.M. — The New Mexico Foundation for Open Government has elected three new members to its Board of Directors. Mary Ann Armijo is the general manager of iHeart Media in Gallup where she manages four stations and a multi-million-dollar budget. She is Chair-elect of the New Mexico Broadcasters Association, the current president of the Read More …
Give today. So you won’t be taken tomorrow.
NMFOG’s mission is to protect your right to know. It’s your government, and we’re asking you to help in keeping public records and meetings open and accessible. Giving Tuesday, Nov 27 is a great time to contribute to NMFOG. Your tax-deductible donation helps NMFOG answer hundreds of requests on how best to ensure that government Read More …
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The annual seminar was held Nov. 9, 2018. Keep watching for news about next year’s offerings.
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APPEALS COURT SIDES WITH NMFOG IN HOLDING THAT PUBLIC ENTITIES WHO PROVIDE INCOMPLETE IPRA RESPONSES MAY HAVE TO PAY DAMAGES
In a significant case shining light on enforcement of the Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA), the New Mexico Court of Appeals on Monday reversed a lower court ruling and sided with the New Mexico Foundation for Open Government. The Court’s ruling states a public entity that provides an inadequate response to an IPRA request Read More …
Meet the 2018 William S. Dixon First Amendment Freedom Award Recipients
Jorja Armijo-Brasher – Citizen Ms. Jorja Armijo-Brasher, the now former director of City of Albuquerque’s Department of Senior Affairs, has worked on behalf of New Mexico’s citizens for almost three decades. But it was her work with the New Mexico Adult Guardianship Study Commission (NMAGSC) to undertake an extensive study of the State’s guardianship system Read More …
Charging fees for electronic records violates state law
The University of New Mexico’s policy to assess fees for public records has been determined to be in violation of the State’s Inspection of Public Records laws. “The New Mexico Attorney General has sided with the New Mexico Foundation for Open Government in determining that UNM’s proposed fees for the transfer of electronic records is Read More …