From Las Cruces Sun-News:
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Tag: new mexico open government
New Mexico AG fires scathing volley in public records fight with Gov
NM Gov.’s office wrongly denied SFR’s public records request, AG says
From The Santa Fe Reporter:
In a letter to Gov. Susana Martinez' office, New Mexico Assistant Attorney General Sally Malavé writes that the governor's office erred in failing to provide public documents in response to a request filed by SFR last summer. The letter says the governor's office may be liable for "up to $100 per day" since August, "the requested records or a denial letter…immediately."
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New Mexico city seeks money for public records software program
NFOIC’s State FOIA Friday for November 9, 2012
A few state FOIA and local open government news items selected from many of interest that we might or might not have drawn attention to earlier in the week:
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New Mexico celebrates openness in the government
From Rio Grande Sun:
The New Mexico Foundation for Open Government held its annual Dixon lunch Oct. 3 in Albuquerque. The group honored four people who represent what is good in government, journalism, politics and the legal world. Additionally we honored Jim Dines, a recently retired lawyer who spent much of his career fighting for the cause of open government.
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NFOIC’s State FOIA Friday for October 5, 2012
A few state FOIA and local open government news items selected from many of interest that we might or might not have drawn attention to earlier in the week:
Advocates fight to keep Georgia archives open to public
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Sunland Park open meeting complaint heads to attorney general
From Las Cruces Sun-News:
The Sun-News filed a complaint Monday with New Mexico Attorney Gary King, raising questions about a possible violation of the state’s Open Meetings Act.
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New Mexico court requires disclosure of public records held by contractors for government
New Mexico Supreme Court limits executive privilege
From Santa Fe New Mexican.com:
The New Mexico Supreme Court this week significantly curtailed the power of state officials to use executive privilege to deny public records requests.
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In a 21-page opinion, Justice Patricio Serna wrote that executive privilege only applies to the governor and documents involving advice from the governor’s closest aides. It does not apply to cabinet secretaries and other officials, the court ruled.
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