Los Lunas Schools
LLS
Public Records Request
By law, under the Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA), every person has the right to inspect public records of Los Lunas Schools (NMSA 1978, Sections 14-2-1 to 12).
This online portal will help you submit and monitor a public records request to Los Lunas Schools and simplify communication with the Los Lunas Schools' Records Custodian:
Albert Aragon
Records Custodian
(505) 865-9636
albaragon@llschools.net
To get started, please fill out the following form:
Public Records Request Form
Required
What to expect:
Upon receipt of a written or electronic Inspection of Public Records request, the Records Custodian will respond in writing within three (3) business days to acknowledge receipt of that request and, if the inspection of the requested records is not permitted, explain in writing when the records will be available for inspection or when the Records Custodian will respond to the request.
The Records Custodian may permit access to, or provide for the copying of, the requested records within fifteen (15) days of receipt of the written request, or will provide an explanation of the cause of any delay if the records are not available, and will give notification of when the records will be available, or may deny access if there is no record to match the request or if the requested information is subject to an exception under the Inspection of Public Records Act.
After determining whether the requested records exist and are subject to inspection, copies will be made available to the requester for review.
Arrangements can be made to have the results of the request mailed, if necessary.
Pursuant to NMSA 14‑2‑8(B), nothing in the Inspection of Public Records Act requires a public body to create a public record. In practical terms, this means the district will provide records that already exist, but does not create new documents for the purpose of responding to an IPRA request.
When Requesting, Be Specific…
- Specify Time Frames
- Specify Individual Names and Employment Titles
- Describe Subject Matter as Closely as Possible and
- Any other means of specifying information sought
A request must contain the name, address and telephone number of the requester. The request must describe the records sought in sufficient detail to enable the records custodian to identify and locate the requested records.
Don't put personal information such as social security number, date of birth, or driver's license number in your records request.
If you don't know the name of the record, describe the information you believe is contained in it.
Be advised that the common practice of replying, forwarding or branching e-mails could result in an excessively broad and burdensome request due to the repetitive nature of such emails. Excessively broad and burdensome requests could lead to extended time frames for review, resulting in a delay of delivery.
A person desiring to inspect public records may submit a request to the Records Custodian orally or in writing. However, the procedures and penalties prescribed by the Act apply only to written requests.
Notice: All requests are public record and subject to outside parties per the Inspection of Public Records Act.
Links
| Inspection of Public Records Act NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2 |
| NM Department of Justice Guide |