Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA)
"Citizens in a democracy have a fundamental right to have access to public records. This right is recognized by the New Mexico Legislature through the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, §§ 14-2-1 et seq. (“IPRA”), and by the New Mexico Supreme Court, which stated in 1977 that a citizen’s right to know is the rule and secrecy is the exception…"
Requests of the Office of the State Engineer/Interstate Stream Commission should be sent to the following:
| Office of the State Engineer | Interstate Stream Commission |
|---|---|
Before submitting an IPRA request to the OSE, you are encouraged to call the appropriate District Office or try searching for water rights records on the OSE website under the Water Rights Lookup tab. This will help ensure you are receiving the requested records as quickly as possible.2905 Rodeo Park Drive East, Building 5
Contact Information: Copies and Fees: If a person requesting inspection would like copies of public records, the following fees may be charged.
Printed materials 11” x 17” or smaller . . . . . $ 0.75/page The records custodian may request that applicable fees for copying public records be paid in advance before copies are made. A receipt indicating that the fees have been paid will be provided upon request to the person requesting the copies. |
407 Galisteo Street The mailing address is: (505) 469-8122 isc.ipra@ose.nm.gov |
Submitting an OMA and/or IPRA Complaint - Open Meetings Act Complaints
Written complaints concerning potential Open Meetings Act violations submitted to our office should include:
- Specific dates of potential violation
- Description of the public body that took the action(s) in question
- Description of the specific circumstances surrounding the allegation
- Other supporting documentation
Inspection of Public Records Complaints
Written complaints concerning potential Inspection of Public Records Act violations submitted to our office should include:
- Specifics regarding the allegation
- Description of the public body of which records are being sought
- Copy of the written request for inspection of public records
- Other supporting documentation
Downloadable Compliance Guides
OSE IPRA Policies and Procedures
Inspection of Public Records Act Compliance Guide
Ninth Edition - 2024 - This guide is aimed to inform the public, state and
local government agencies, and all other public bodies subject to the Act about the
Act’s requirements and application.