New Mexico open government group sues state Livestock Board official

The New Mexico Foundation for Open Government, a public records watchdog, sued a New Mexico Livestock Board official on Friday alleging that the board violated state public records law by illegally redacting investigative reports about former board employees.

By: Matt Mondschein

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: October 2, 2026

Words: 430

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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A public records watchdog sued a New Mexico Livestock Board official on Friday alleging that the board violated state public records law by illegally redacting investigative reports about former board employees.

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The New Mexico Foundation for Open Government on Aug. 3 requested records under the state Inspection of Public Records Act regarding a private investigation that was conducted on former Livestock Board employees …

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