FOIA Request to Trinidad State College regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
Centennial State News has submitted a request for public records to Trinidad State College under the Colorado Open Records Act § 24-72-201 et seq. The request seeks information about the members of the University’s governing board or board of trustees. Specifically, Centennial State News is asking for a current list of board members, including each member’s full name, title or position, and term of service. Additionally, they are requesting any official headshots, portraits, or photographs maintained by the University for use in official publications, directories, or on the University’s website. The request also includes any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared or maintained by the University.
The media organization emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public. As part of their professional responsibilities, they have requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional.
Centennial State News is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists news media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found at this link.
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.
