FOIA Request to Mora County Sheriff’s Office regarding the number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Mora County Sheriff’s Office by NE New Mexico News. The request, dated August 14, 2025, seeks specific records under the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act. The media organization is requesting data concerning the number of job applications received by the Sheriff’s Office, broken down by week, month, or year. Additionally, they are seeking information about which department or individual is responsible for tracking these application numbers.
The request emphasizes the importance of access to public records for media professionals in fulfilling their responsibilities to hold public institutions accountable and ensure transparency. NE New Mexico News has also requested a fee waiver based on their role as a media entity involved in news dissemination.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details about this organization can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
