JUNE 2022
Watchdog group: Taos Ski Valley Village council violated NM Open Meetings Act, June 22, 2022
State Supreme Court orders Otero County Commission to certify primary election results, June 16, 2022
Editorial: Why is it so hard for NM’s officials to do right by public?, June 16, 2022
Foundation for Open Government sends letter to city over CHART process, June 11, 2022
MAY 2022
Review underway six months after shooting death of SFPD officer’s son, May 8, 2022
Shooting Death of Santa Fe Officer’s Son Under AG Review, May 8, 2022
APRIL 2022
Government is paying out big bucks for not releasing public documents, April 13, 2022
Editorial: Some big SUN shoes to fill, April 12, 2022
Documents reveal 2-year-old Rio Rancho boy shot by brother, April 9, 2022
Report: 4-year-old held gun the morning toddler was shot in Rio Rancho, April 9, 2022
We’re Done Afflicting the Comfortable, April 8, 2022
Let’s Talk about the special legislative session and ethics in the Roundhouse, April 7, 2022
Family-owned Española newspaper sells to NM investors, April 7, 2022
Your turn: Special session provided opportunity to right a transparency wrong, April 7, 2022
“Special session to consider economic relief measures kicks off April 5″ Scrutiny=Better, April 6, 2022
Legislature has few heavyweights, even less competition, April 6, 2022
Special session is a chance to right a wrong, April 5, 2022
Special session an opportunity to right a transparency wrong, April 3, 2022
Opinion: Special session: an opportunity to right wrong, April 2, 2022
The upcoming special session presents an opportunity to right a transparency wrong, April 1, 2022
MARCH 2022
Kunkel: Upcoming Special Session Presents Opportunity To Right Transparency Wrong, March 31, 2022
Editorial: Rio Rancho wrong to hide details in toddler’s death, March 29, 2022
Lawsuit searches for answers in Rio Rancho child death, March 23, 2022
Rio Rancho denies records requests in child’s death, March 23, 2022
Special session offers opportunity for transparency, March 23, 2022
Rio Rancho reverses course in records case involving boy’s death, March 23, 2022
City will not release info on death of 2-year-old boy until court makes ruling, March 22, 2022
Revived spending bill may add more transparency measures, March 22, 2022
New Mexico: Transpar-not, March 19, 2022
Guest column: Sunshine Week highlights transparency, March 19, 2022
Sunshine Week advocates for open government, March 17, 2022
Sunshine Week highlights government transparency and its role in upholding democracy, March 17, 2022
Sunshine Week highlights government transparency and its role in upholding democracy, March 14, 2022
Lawsuit filed in police public records fight, March 15, 2022
‘New Mexican,’ open government group sue Rio Rancho over public records request, March 14, 2022
Foundation, Santa Fe New Mexican sue city over police records refusal, March 14, 2022
Lawsuit seeks release of records in boy’s death, March 14, 2022
Lawsuit Filed Against City Of Rio Rancho For Records Denials, March 14, 2022
NMiF discusses infrastructure priorities, child welfare and transparency in state government, March 11, 2022
AG: Rio Rancho violated records law, March 10, 2022
Rio Rancho changes stance on death of a 2-year-old after attorney general threatens legal action, March 8, 2022
Sen. Luján says it’s ‘an absolute honor to be back’ as he returns to U.S. Senate, March 4, 2022
FEBRUARY 2022
Public, media trying to access Public Education Department meetings shut out, Feb. 26, 2022
After Stroke, Lujan Returns With Support for Biden Court Pick, Feb. 25, 2022
Editorial: Omnibus lawmaking an ominous path for democracy in NM, Feb. 23, 2022
The rise of omnibus bills sparks concerns about transparency, Feb. 19, 2022
Editorial: APS’ public records deal should set bar, Feb. 19, 2022
APS to pay $54K, adopt new policies in public records case, Feb. 17, 2022
Lobbyist Money Hidden in New Mexico Politics, Feb. 14, 2022
Lujan plans return to Senate in weeks for Supreme Court vote, Feb. 13, 2022
Sen. Luján: ‘I’m back on the road to recovery’, Feb. 13, 2022
Sen. Luján says he will return to Senate soon, Feb. 13, 2022
Column: A.G. turning blind eye in records on child’s death, Feb. 12, 2022
Open government group seeks answers on Sen. Luján’s health following stroke, Feb. 11, 2022
Your turn: FOG urges Sen Lujan’s office to provide updates on Senator’s health, Feb. 10, 2022
Transparency group wants insight on Luján, Feb. 10, 2022
Luján’s office mum on senator’s health, Feb. 10, 2022
House votes 64-0 to approve rule requiring posting of bill changes, Feb. 10, 2022
FOG Urges Sen. Luján’s Office To Release More Information On Senator’s Health Following Stroke, Feb. 9, 2022
JANUARY 2022
Rio Rancho repeatedly denies records requests in child’s death, Jan. 28, 2022
New Mexico Department of Health changes format again for COVID-19 update, Jan. 27, 2022
Editorial: Senate should stream Committees’ Committee, Jan. 25, 2022
Editorial: APS should learn it’s not above open records law, Jan. 21, 2022
Watchdog group asks for online streaming of Senate committee, Jan. 21, 2022
Few Identities Protected by Children’s Code, Jan. 21, 2022
Letter to the Editor: NM FOG urges transparency, Jan. 20, 2022
State’s format change for COVID-19 briefings raises transparency issues, Jan. 20, 2022
NM Legislature’s 30-Day Session Starts Today; Budget, Crime and Education on the Agenda, Jan. 18, 2022
Ready or not, it’s legislative session time, Jan. 16, 2022
Seek greater transparency in government operations, Jan. 15, 2022
Records in death of S.F. officer’s son again denied, Jan. 14, 2022
Santa Fe school board addresses virus protocols, redistricting in meeting, Jan. 13, 2022
New Mexico education officials miss transparency deadline, Jan. 11, 2022
Too often, transparency in government is in short supply, Jan. 10, 2022
High-profile attorney faces suspension, Jan. 8, 2022
Open government group urges Santa Fe school board members to end media silence, Jan. 7, 2022
Single Voice for Schools, Jan. 5, 2022
DECEMBER 2021
FOG names new executive director, Dec. 22, 2021
New Mexico Foundation for Open Government hires new director, Dec. 21, 2021
NOVEMBER 2021
2021’s Covid crisis may have boosted more accessible Legislature, Nov. 27. 2021
Give Locally on Giving Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2021
Former Colorado Lobbyists Takes Helm as New Mexico cannibis regulator, Nov. 17, 2021
OCTOBER 2021
Payments for redistricting committee testimony in question in New Mexico, Oct. 11, 2021
New Mexico Faces Renewed Calls for tighter lobbying, Oct. 8, 2021
Free lunches earn business access to New Mexico lawmakers, Oct. 7, 2021
SEPTEMBER 2021
Reps. Kelly Fajardo and Matthew McQueen to receive 2021 Dixon Award, Sept. 22, 2021
Advocacy Group announcees award winner, Sept. 17, 2021
APD’s radio system is offline to the public, Sept. 10, 2021
AUGUST 2021
New calls for transparency involving Albuquerque’s gunshot detection records August 12, 2021
Some law enforcement agencies slow to release information August 2, 2021
JULY 2021
On the Record How Media Keeps Government Honest July 28,2021
Open government award nominations sought July 22, 2021
JUNE 2021
Remote public testimony likely to continue at the Roundhouse June 22, 2021
Transparency Scandal Intensifies Around New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham June 3, 2021
MAY 2021
Records without a trace May 21, 2021
FOG’s Transparency: Key to Democracy Project May 20, 2021
CYFD Drops Use of Messaging App May 14, 2021
CYFD sends the wrong Signal via App that destroys its records May 6, 2021
Advocates and other media side with SFR May 5, 2021
Editorial It’s your information- two cases will determine what you get to know about your government May 2, 2021
APRIL 2021
Finding the Light: How to advance democracy through technology April 30, 2021
Deleting records routinely defies public records law April 29, 2021
Head of CYFD says messaging app was not intended to make department less transparent April 29, 2021
House Republicans want CYFD investigation April 28, 2021
NM AG reviewing practices of child welfare workers April 27. 2021
New Mexico child welfare officials using app that encrypts, deletes messages April 27, 2021
Child welfare department’s leadership, staff avoid a paper trail with encrypted messaging April 27, 2021
Agency Underground April 26, 2021
Albuquerque works to clear backlog of increased public records requests April 22, 2021
Legislator spending for projects is disclosed April 19, 2021
NM medical cannabis revocation hearings blocked from the public April 16, 2021
MARCH 2021
Accountability in Pork Spending a Good Start March 26, 2021
Sunshine Week is the right time for capital outlay spending transparency March 17, 2021
Cowboy for Trump leader won’t resign his Otero County post March 17, 2021
Griffen denounces press release March 16, 2021
When it comes to the government, be afraid of the dark March 14, 2021
Griffen discussed press release calling for his resignation, states he will not resign March 14, 2021
Questions linger over redistricting legislation in New Mexico March 13, 2021
New Mexico may discipline, fine workers who release records March 3, 2021
FEBRUARY 2021
Job applicant disclosure bill derailed in the Senate Feb. 12, 2021
Public flying blind in New Mexico’s largely virtual legislative session Feb. 12, 2021
Insurance is covering some public records violation Feb. 12, 2021
Keeping candidates names secret could bring back old days of backroom hiring deals Feb. 7, 2021
JANUARY 2021
Legislative Roundup Jan. 28, 2021
Bill to shield Applicant’s names advances Jan. 27, 2021
High profile Senate Committee Delayed 2 hours due to technical issues Jan. 26, 2021
State budget process needs sunshine Jan. 24, 2021
It Lacks the Personal Touch Jan. 23, 2021
Santa Fe Officials Postpone Public Update on Future of Midtown Campus Jan. 23, 2021
Edgewood town councilor removed from meeting by police chief Jan. 22, 2021
State pays to settle records dispute filed by John Boyd’s brother Jan. 22, 2021
New Mexico Responds to Presidential Inauguration Jan. 21, 2021
New Mexico Senate Sets Rules for a More Virtual Session Jan. 20, 2021
New Mexico’s 55th Legislature Kicks Off at Noon Jan. 19, 2021
Dual roles create quorum conundrum for commissioners Jan. 19, 2021
NM Lawmakers others, push for greater transparency on budget Jan. 16, 2021
NM Governor orders flags to fly at half staff in memory of late senator Jan. 16, 2021
Former NM Legislator known for wise, calm demeanor has died Jan. 15, 2021
Applicant shielding bill doesn’t deserve a day of consideration Jan. 14, 2021
Editorial: City deserves credit for two of its recent transparency decisions Jan. 12, 2021
Local newsman Dana Bowley dies Jan. 7, 2021
Bill seeks to limit disclosure of top applicants’ names Jan. 7, 2021
Pandemic forces NM Legislative Session to go Virtual Jan. 6, 2021
NM Legislative Session going mostly online Jan. 5, 2021
DECEMBER 2020
Virtual New Mexico Legislative Session Could Limit Public Input Dec. 18. 2020
NOVEMBER 2020
AG Backs Plaintiff in UNM Records Case Nov. 13, 2020
OCTOBER 2020
Government transparency is essential Oct. 31, 2020
UNM withholds on-campus dorms coronavirus data, citing privacy concerns, Oct. 12, 2020
NMFOG Survey Indicates Politicos Interested in Transparency, Oct. 9, 2020
Santa Fe Councilor wants closed police reform meetings, Oct. 5, 2020
Townsend to receive Open Government Award, Oct. 2, 2020
Woodward: ‘Trump is the wrong man for the job,’ Oct. 2, 2020
SEPTEMBER 2020
Woodward headlines FOG Dixon Awards Event, Sept. 18. 2020
Six will be honored for open-government advocacy, Sept. 4, 2020
Journalist Bob Woodward to be speaker at New Mexico FOG event, Sept. 4, 2020
AUGUST 2020
6 People in New Mexico to Receive First Amendment Freedom Award, Aug. 28, 2020
Court sides with state pension board in retirement fee scuffle, Aug. 22, 2020
Judge dismisses NM Restaurant Association’s data request lawsuit, Aug. 21, 2020
JULY 2020
Retirement board sues New Mexico Pension Board, July 29, 2020
Editorial: Justices Cops can’t hide behind ‘ongoing investigation label’, July 25, 2020
State Supreme Court Eye on Local Government, July 24, 2020
New Mexico Foundation for Open Government Applauds Supreme Court Decision Enforcing State’s Inspection of Public Records Act, July 17, 2020
Nominations open for 2020 William S. Dixon First Amendment Freedom Awards, July 17, 2020
All but settled, July 17, 2020
Rights group sues Department of Corrections, private prison operators, July 17, 2020
New Mexico Supreme Court Limits Shielding of Police Records, July 17, 2020
JUNE 2020
Questions Linger as Santa Fe Police Department shields records in shooting June 21
OMA in the News June 18
Day 1 of Special Session Underway June 18
Lawmakers ask NM Supreme Court to allow public to attend special session June 13
PERA chairman agrees board violated Open Meetings Act with vote June 4
Foundation accuses PERA of Open Meetings Violation June 3
MAY 2020
Finding solutions together in COvid-19 crisis May 15
Attorney General files IPRA lawsuit seeking full New Mexico State football investigation report May 14
Critical decisions belong in the sunlight May 9
Our Mother Governor May 6
Transparency can’t be a virus victim May 5
Governor needs to open up her pandemic economic council May 3
Dallas-based company expected to move forward in midtown campus process
APRIL 2020
Otero County commissioner, executive assistant named in public records lawsuit April 23
Zoombombing raises questions about OMA April 11
MARCH 2020
SF keeps quite on master developer pick March 30
NCAC Joins Call for Transparency March 20
Yes, we want to know how to make the sausage March 19
AG Issues Guidance March 17
State Budget Process should be open March 15
NM FOG celebrates Sunshine Week March 15
Gov. signs labor bill despite transparency objection March 5
Gov. signs labor bill at center of open records debate March 5
Labor needs to stay public March 4
NM labor bill disputed on public access issue March 2
FEBRUARY 2020
Public records to be kept longer under new rule Feb.27
Commentary: Ejection of Reporter from NM Public Meeting Raises Grave Concerns Feb. 17
Inmate medical care vendor produces some records Feb. 17
Open government group objects to Midtown Secrecy Feb. 12
Editorial: Booting reporter from Senate hearing was the wrong call Feb. 12
City doesn’t want to release midtown campus evaluation committee names Feb. 11
Senators Threaten Press Freedom By Kicking Reporter Out Of Committee Meeting Feb.7
Big State Settlements Must Be Open to Public Feb. 5
JANUARY 2020
Lawmakers debate funding for Ethics Commission Jan. 31
Panel OKs rule change that sheds light on tabling votes Jan. 30
Ex-prison health contractor won’t release records despite court rulings Jan. 25
UNM refuses to release sexual misconduct files Jan. 20
20 petitions filed for criminal records to be expunged Jan 17
Rob Dean Dies Jan. 7
Former NM editor brought stability left legacy Jan. 5
Erasing criminal history Jan. 3
New law allows some felons to ask judge to expunge records Jan. 3
Santa Fe Attorney named new president of FOG Jan. 2
Proposal to seal expungement petitions from public reversed Jan. 1
DECEMBER 2019
Criminal expungement act goes into effect Dec. 31
Ex-New Mexico Prison Contractor to Release Public Records Dec. 20
NM Supreme Court declines to hear Corizon appeal in opens records case Dec. 20
Ex NM prison contractor to release public records Dec. 19
Open government advocates prevail in records case Dec. 19
City witholds police reports from RRO Dec. 16
Editorial: When it comes to hiring for top public jobs, right to know outweighs privacy Dec. 2
Editorial: Why the Secrecy Dec. 1
NOVEMBER 2019
New regent schedule starts with closed session Nov. 25
From shoes to sausage Terrell had it covered Nov. 21
APS seeks legislation to limit candidate disclosure Nov. 20
NM Panel meets in private to discuss methane emissions Nov. 9
OCTOBER 2019
Auditor: Otero County Commissioners, Cowboys for Trump reimbursement may have violated law Oct. 23
Sun settles records lawsuit with DPS again Oct. 11
McCurdy Charter School Board Labels Finances confidential Oct. 3
Protestors pack commission chambers as Aztec considers city attorney contract Oct. 2
SEPTEMBER 2019
Sheriff censors 911 Log Sept. 29
Aztec City Commission allegedly violated the New Mexico Open Meetings Act twice in one day Sept. 23
This week’s FOIA roundup Sept. 20
Court affirms that prison records are public records Sept. 18
Northern NM Police keep homicide records secret Sept. 17
A summer of secrets Sept. 13
AUGUST 2019
FOG’a Dixon Award honors people’s right to know Aug. 18
JULY 2019
UNM faces public records problems, again July 3
Risk Management Needs a Healthy Dose of Sunlight July 3
JUNE 2019
Transparency is crucial for a healthy University June 24
UNM IPRA story: University redacts response records June 24
State won’t disclose why teacher not charged in 2012 June 22
City to install software to boost transparency June 20
Municipal Boards, Commissions Raise Transparency Questions June 20
Criticism targets UNM regents June 19
Inmate’s death was captured on video June 21
NM to start posting legal settlements online June 20
NM to start posting legal settlements online June 16
NMPA hires Sammy Lopez as its new executive director June 16
Autopsy: Inmate died after being held down June 6
MAY 2019
NM GOP blasts 1.7 million in settlements, made, sealed under former Gov. Martinez May 31
1.7 Million in Settlements at End of Martinez Tenure Spark Questions May 24
Walsh reviews county transparency policy May 10
Appeals Court Ruling a Victory for Transparency May 4
APRIL 2019
Court of Appeals rules plaintiff can seek attorneys’ fees in public records case April 18
Public records suit to cost New Mexico town a tenth of its budget April 13
911 service’s $30 records fee violates law, state Attorney General’s Office says April 12
Las Cruces City Council sets closed meeting to discuss senior staff with at-will contracts April 8
Former Chief Deleted Text Messages April 5
Expungement, Electoral College bills signed by governor April 3
Governor signs criminal justice reform bills April 3
MARCH 2019
Questions raised about legality of ASUNM meeting March 29
Questions raised about legality of ASUNM meeting March 28
UNM hosts provost finalists starting today March 25
Governor uses contingency fund for wine, tinwork, inaugural breakfast March 20
Senate OKs limits on applicant disclosure March 15
You should know where your tax dollars go March 15
Editorial: Protecting public information is protecting the public March 14
Raining on Sunshine Week March 14
Bringing sunshine to human rights settlements nears finish March 13
With days to go, ethics commission legislation stalls March 12
Advancing bills worry transparency advocates March 12
Competing ethics commission bills may fuse March 12
Sunshine Week spotlights our role in good governance March 11
Senate OKs limits on applicant disclosure March 11
Senate OKs limits on applicant disclosure March 10
NMSU to host border reporting panel discussion for Sunshine Week March 8
Applicant-secrecy bill moves forward March 6
Birth pains in creating of New Mexico ethics commission March 1
House bill seeks transparency for ethics probes March 1
FEBRUARY 2019
New Mexico bill making media delete irrelevant info pulled Feb. 1
New Mexico Lawmakers Backs Off Online Censorship Bill Feb. 4
Bill aims to greatly increase public records request costs Feb. 5
Bill involving public records costs expunction Feb. 5
Bill raises public-records issues costs expunction Feb. 6
Bill to increase electronic record fees Feb. 6
Romero pulls fetid garbage bill Feb. 7
Bill aims to greatly increase public records requests costs Feb. 7
Autopsy: Inmate died after being held down Feb. 23
JANUARY 2019
Judge issues decorum rules for Jessica Kelley’s trial Jan.1
NMFOG launches new advertising campaign Jan. 12
Bill targets states open records law Jan.17
Well-intentioned but weakens due process Jan. 19