FOIA Request to McKinley 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 McKinley County Sheriff’s Office by WC New Mexico News on August 14, 2025. The request seeks specific records under the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act, 14-2-1 NMSA 1978 et seq., with a preference for receiving this information in electronic format.
The requested records include data on the number of job applications received by the McKinley County Sheriff’s Office, categorized by week, month, or year. Additionally, the request seeks information about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers. This information is sought to aid in news reporting efforts that aim to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public.
WC New Mexico News is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details about this coalition can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
