The city of Las Cruces has handed over public records sought by a Las Cruces resident after a district court judge found the city had violated the state’s Inspection of Public Records Act.
District Judge James Martin ordered the city to release records requested in June 2023 by Michael Hays or provide explanations for redactions and withheld documents as provided under the statute.
According to a July 29 judgment, the parties agreed Hays would be awarded fees and penalties amounting to $94,945, including $21,845 for noncompliance with the law and $73,100 in attorney fees…