Open Government and Public Records Albuquerque

New Mexico Open Government and Public Records Attorneys

When discussing open government and public records in Albuquerque, it’s important to note that few legal principles are more sacred in our democracy than these. “Open government,” while a broad concept, has very specific tools in the law. Specifically, citizens, companies, and journalists have at their disposal New Mexico’s Inspection of Public Records Act as well as the Freedom of Information Act, the Open Meetings Act, and various other statutory and common law tools for keeping the government transparent.

Our attorneys at Marrs Legal represented the DeBaca County News in one of the most important open government cases in state history, a case challenging the sheriff of Lincoln County’s investigation of the Billy the Kid murder in which Lincoln County withheld several documents. In fact, Patrick Griebel was recognized by the New Mexico Foundation for Open Government and received the 2013 Dixon Award for excellence in legal advocacy. For any issues involving challenges related to open government law in Albuquerque, their website is an excellent resource. 

If you believe you have a viable case pertaining to open government and public records in Albuquerque or just want to discuss your potential case with an experienced open government lawyer, feel free to contact us.