2) How is an IPRA request made?

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A written request must provide the name, address and telephone number of the person seeking access to records and identify the records sought with reasonable particularity. NMSA 1978 § 14-2-8-C


However, a person filing a public records request cannot be required to state the reason for inspecting the records. The motivation can even be curiosity or personal gain. NMSA 1978 § 14-2-8-C


The New Mexico Supreme Court has held that IPRA requests may be filed through an agent. San Juan Agricultural Water Users v. KNME, NM S.Ct. Mar. 8, 2011