File a request with Albuquerque Police Department
FREE TO FILEFiling process
How records requests work with Albuquerque Police Department
Your request is filed in your name under New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act. We act as your communications agent — routing through NextRequest, tracking the statutory deadline, and following up when the agency goes silent.
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Filed (day 0)
Submitted to Albuquerque Police Department via nextrequest.cabq.gov.
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Acknowledgment (typically 1–3 days)
Agency confirms receipt and assigns a tracking number. The statutory clock keeps running.
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Response window (3 business days)
Under New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act, the agency must respond within 3 business days. If exemptions are claimed, they must be cited specifically.
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Records delivered or denied
No exemptions: records delivered. Partial denial: records released with redactions. Full denial: written justification required.
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Appeal if denied
We draft an appeal to AG Office and can connect you with a public records attorney.
Governing law
New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act
NMSA 1978 § 14-2-1
Albuquerque Police Department is governed by New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act, which requires a response within 3 business days. Anyone may file — no residency requirement.
Frequently asked
Albuquerque Police Department public records FAQ
Related agencies
Other agencies in New Mexico
What to request
Common records from Albuquerque Police Department
Jurisdiction
