Dona Ana SWCD complies with the State of New Mexico Open Meetings Act.
Open Meetings Act
The Open Meetings Act (OMA) is a state law, which provides the statutory guidelines for conducting public meetings. The Attorney General has the statutory authority to enforce OMA and to ensure that those public meetings covered by OMA are in compliance with state law. In order to assist the public and those that are covered by OMA we have a full printable copy of our OMA Compliance Guide online.
Complaints about possible violations, or questions pertaining to OMA should be referred to the Open Government Division. The Division enforces the Act by investigating and responding to written complaints from citizens. They can be reached at (505) 490-4060.
Inspection of Public Records Act
The Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) is a New Mexico state law that provides the public and media access to public information. The law requires open access to almost all public records in state and local government, with few exceptions. Under IPRA, the public has the right to take legal action if they are denied access to public records, an important mechanism to empower the public.
The Attorney General has the statutory authority to enforce IPRA, as do district attorneys. A printable copy of our IPRA Compliance Guide is available online. If you have any questions pertaining to IPRA, you may contact the Open Government Division for further information at (505) 490-4060.
Per the Open Meetings Act of the State of New Mexico 10-15-1D - Meeting Notice D. Any meetings at which the discussion or adoption of any proposed resolution, rule, regulation or formal action occurs and at which a majority or quorum of the body is in attendance, and any closed meetings, shall be held only after reasonable notice to the public. The affected body shall determine at least annually in a public meeting what notice for a public meeting is reasonable when applied to that body. That notice shall include broadcast stations licensed by the federal communications commission and newspapers of general circulation that have provided a written request for such notice.
In Compliance with the State of New Mexico Covid-19 Public Health Order, and for the safety of the citizens of Dona Ana County, the DASWCD will hold their regular monthly meeting via Audio Conference call. The public are welcome to participate by dialing in to:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83117489634
Meeting ID: 831 1748 9634
Passcode: 000182
For additional assistance connecting to the meeting text "Help" to the Dial-In number above. Message and data rates may apply.