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New Mexico Social Media Recordkeeping Guide.

Understanding what the Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) requires of your social media activity, and what "compliant" actually looks like in practice, isn't always straightforward. This plain-language guide gives counties, cities & municipalities and public agencies a clear path.

NMSA 1978 §§ 14-2-8(D), 14-2-10, 14-2-11 — Permit inspection immediately or as soon as practicable, and no later than 15 calendar days after the custodian receives the written request. If inspection is not permitted within 3 business days, the custodian must explain in writing when the records will be available or when the public body will respond (NMSA 1978 §§ 14-2-8(D), 14-2-10, 14-2-11).
Free download New Mexico — Archiving Social Media: A Guide For Government
What's Inside

Everything your agency needs, in plain English.

01 · Federal law

The federal layer

The Federal Records Act, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act of 1974 — and how they reach social media.

02 · New Mexico law

Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA)

NMSA 1978, § 14-2-1 et seq. and the New Mexico Open Meetings Act — including the 15-calendar-day response mechanics.

03 · Oversight guidance

NM Attorney General (IPRA guidance)

What New Mexico's records oversight body says about electronic communications and social media disclosure.

04 · Bonus checklist

The compliance checklist

The go-to checklist for standing up a compliant social media archive — what to capture, retain and be ready to produce.

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