Who’s Really Shaping New Mexico’s Public Records Law | Santa Fe News

A task force is reshaping New Mexico’s public records law, but critics say the public’s voice is being drowned out—government officials dominate meetings while everyday citizens are sidelined. The law, IPRA, was meant to empower transparency, yet proposed fees and restrictions could actually chill access. Christine Barber of the New Mexico Foundation for Open Government warns these moves risk undermining accountability, urging citizens to show up at upcoming hearings in Las Vegas and Albuquerque. 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/72d0c4711af10660