Public Information Office

The PED Public Information and Communications Office

The Public Education Department strives to meet the needs of all students, educators and constituents of New Mexico by offering open and transparent communications surrounding our agency’s work. The Public Information and Communications Office handles media communications, public relations and requests for public information. Additionally, the Communications Office produces, edits and supports the development of several communications products and publications.

News Releases

See the PED news releases for the latest news and features.

Media Inquiries

All media requests should go to, Manager, Communications Bureau, Janelle Taylor Garcia, Ph.D. Janelle.Garcia@ped.nm.gov.

Public Information Requests

If you are unable to find the information you are searching for in the data section of our website, you may submit a request for that information through the IPRA process. See the IPRA Requests tab to find the procedure for requesting information from the Public Education Department.