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MPO designates executive director as records custodian and certifies IPRA compliance
Summary
The MPO governing board adopted Resolution 25-08 certifying compliance with New Mexico’s Inspection of Public Records Act and designating Executive Director Andrew Ray as the MPO records custodian.
The Mesilla Valley MPO governing board on May 14 adopted Resolution 25-08 certifying the MPO’s compliance with the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) for calendar year 2025 and naming the MPO executive director as records custodian.
Christine Rivera, Las Cruces city clerk, presented an overview of IPRA requirements, explaining that public bodies must make public records available with “reasonable particularity.” Rivera summarized timelines that apply to requests — the initial 3-working-day response and potential 15-calendar-day extension — and described common exceptions (for example, dates of birth, Social Security numbers and employee addresses). She said records custodians are required and noted the city clerk’s office offered assistance to MPO staff.
Andrew Ray, MPO executive director, said the resolution formalizes the records custodian designation following the MPO’s transition away from city administration. The board approved the measure by roll call; MPO staff noted the resolution will be part of routine annual compliance going forward.
Why it matters: Designating a records custodian clarifies who is responsible for responding to public records requests and helps the MPO meet statutory deadlines and exemptions under IPRA.
