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A Journalist's Guide to the Internet
A general resource directory created by journalist Christophere Callahan, which explains how journalists can maximize their internet efficiency.
New Mexico's Inspection of Public Records Act
Here is the complete PDF of the law that governs public records in the state, with a list of documents that aren't public, as well as the guidelines governing public employees who are charged with administering the law.
Public Online
A new website from the Sunlight Foundation aimed at creating greater transparency in government.
Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press: FOI Letter Generator
A step-by-step information request generator for federal and state jurisdictions.
Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press :: New Mexico Open Government Guide
An online textbook that explains the rules, rights and responsibilities within New Mexico's Open Records and Open Meetings acts.
Santa Fe, NM - Official Website - Request for Public Records
A link to download the city's public information request form.
Student Press Law Center's Open Records Letter Generator
Similar to RCFP's generator, this site is a fully automated program for generating state open records letters
The Journalist's Toolbox - American Press Institute
A revamped site that includes social media links to help journalists.
WikiFOIA
A Wikisite where users contribute tips and discoveries related to FOIA.
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AG examining blacked-out e-mails
Source The Santa Fe New Mexican written by The Santa Fe New Mexican
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010
The state Attorney General’s Office is looking into the question of whether Secretary of State Mary Herrera violated the state Inspection of Public Records Act by blacking out e-mails.… »
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E-mails show concerns over SOS soliciting donations from contractors, KUNM reports
Source New Mexico Independent written by KUNM's Jim Williams
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010
KUNM has learned the state Attorney General’s office has concerns over what the Secretary of State may be doing with regard to seeking donations from contractors. In documents obtained this week, the AG’s office seems to back up the claims of one of Herrera’s former employees.
Elections Director A.J. Salazar, in his February 26 resignation letter to Secretary… » -
Redactions in Secretary of State e-mails might be too much
Source New Mexico Independent written by Matthew Reichbach
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010
“It just shows that they are going out of their way to hide something,” Santa Fe County Clerk Valerie Espinoza said in an interview with KOB-TV, referring to the extensive, and perhaps overzealous, redactions in e-mails released by the Secretary of State following Inspection of Public Records Act requests from KOB and other media outlets.
The… »
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Public Meetings Set on ABQ Area’s Long-Range Metorpolitan Transportation Plan
Source ABQnews Seeker Front Page written by Jessica Dyer
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010
Planners want public’s comments on how well system is serving their needs and where policymakers should direct resources
The Albuquerque area’s long-range Metropolitan Transportation Plan is being updated, and planners want public input.
The Metropolitan Planning Organization within the Mid-Region Council . . .
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Judge tosses iPhone complaint
Source The Santa Fe New Mexican written by The Santa Fe New Mexican
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010
A Santa Fe judge has dismissed a request to stop a woman from using her iPhone, but left open her neighbor’s bid to ban her from using other wireless devices in her home.
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