New Mexico's Public Records Crisis | Santa Fe News

New Mexico is drowning in public records requests—Santa Fe alone gets 180 weekly—overwhelming staff, delaying legal deadlines, and sparking a statewide crisis. A new task force has been touring the state, hearing from officials struggling with digital demands like body cam footage and transparency advocates pushing for funding and proactive online access. Tensions rise as some officials suggest limiting out-of-state requesters or charging fees, while open government groups warn such moves could erode accountability. The task force, now wrapping up its listening tour, must deliver recommendations by October 1st to balance public access with practical realities—and the stakes couldn’t be higher for New Mexico’s future of transparency. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/75bad489819f4d38