FOIA Request to Alamosa County Sheriff’s Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Centennial State News to the Alamosa County Sheriff’s Office seeking detailed arrest records for the entire year of 2023. The request, made under the Colorado Open Records Act § 24-72-201 et seq., aims to obtain comprehensive data points related to arrests made during this period.
The specific information requested includes the name, sex, race, age, date of birth, and citizenship status of each arrestee. Additionally, the request seeks booking IDs, dates of arrest, booking photos, names of arresting officers, types and locations of crimes committed, and dates when these crimes occurred. This data is requested in an electronic format to facilitate easier access and analysis.
Centennial State News emphasizes its role in providing accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs and highlights the importance of accessing public records to ensure transparency and accountability within public institutions. The organization also seeks a fee waiver for this request based on its status as a media entity involved in disseminating information to the public.
Furthermore, Centennial State News identifies itself as part of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental actions through FOIA requests. More information about this coalition can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
