So you’re looking for some information that can only be found the public records of a government agency or office–but when you request those records, you hit a brick wall. What do you do? The New Mexico Independent is teaming up with the New Mexico Foundation for Open Government and KNME-TV to present a free seminar on the Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) and how to obtain government information.

The seminar will be webcast live, from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 1.

It will also be archived here for you to watch any time.

We’ll talk about what’s considered a public record in New Mexico, how to request records, what the law requires of government agencies, and what options you have if you receive a denial. Arm yourself with the facts for your next records battle!

There is a very limited number of seats available for the free seminar, which will take place in the KNME-TV studio, and preference will go to KNME students and students in other journalism-related programs. The seats will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. If you’d like to join us in person, send an e-mail to gdoland@newmexicoindependent.com, including your name, the name of your school/program and contact information for your adviser or instructor.

Participants joining the webcast will have the opportunity to submit questions for the presenters.

Sign up using the form below and we’ll send you an e-mail reminder when the webcast and live blog begins.