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Federal government extends Real ID requirements again

Federal government extends Real ID requirements again

Those who need to update their driver’s licenses or identification cards before the REAL ID enforcement date have two more…
Gov signed the REAL ID bill, so what’s next?

Gov signed the REAL ID bill, so what’s next?

When state lawmakers last month passed a bill establishing a two-tier driver’s license system in New Mexico, many congratulated themselves…
Feds give NM REAL ID extension

Feds give NM REAL ID extension

New Mexico received an extension on a waiver that will allow the state to comply with the federal REAL ID…
Guv asks for Real ID waiver

Guv asks for Real ID waiver

Following passage of a bill during the recent legislative session to meet requirements of the federal Real ID Act, Gov.…
Finish line in sight: REAL ID compromise passes committee

Finish line in sight: REAL ID compromise passes committee

A long-running debate over a controversial issue looks like it is near an end. The Senate Finance Committee on Friday…
REAL ID/driver’s license liveblog

REAL ID/driver’s license liveblog

The discussion in Senate Public Affairs Committee on five pieces of legislation related to REAL ID promises to be one of…
Leave driver’s licenses alone; issue an optional REAL ID card

Leave driver’s licenses alone; issue an optional REAL ID card

Pete Campos is a Democrat who represents Senate District 8. Lost amid the confusion, frustration and posturing regarding the federal…
DHS can still delay REAL ID implementation—if Gov, Legislature find agreement

DHS can still delay REAL ID implementation—if Gov, Legislature find agreement

The Department of Homeland Security says that if the governor and State Legislature can agree on a fix state drivers…
Dems go on attack over REAL ID

Dems go on attack over REAL ID

Senate Democratic leaders accused the governor’s office of spreading misinformation on the REAL ID Act even as they announced their…
Up to Legislature to fix REAL ID situation, delegation says

Up to Legislature to fix REAL ID situation, delegation says

The Democrats in the New Mexico congressional delegation say it is up the state Legislature to solve the REAL ID…

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