The inspection of public records is governed by the Inspection of Public Records Act, Sections 14-2-1 through 14-2-12 NMSA 1978. To the extent that any provision of this rule conflicts with the Inspection of Public Records Act, as interpreted by the courts of this state, that act shall control. Furthermore, no obligation to keep data confidential which is contained in this rule is intended to create any liability that would not otherwise exist under state law.
N.M. Admin. Code § 1.4.1.9