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The Line: What’s The Real Issue With REAL ID?

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January 15, 2016 – New Mexicans will not need a passport to board a plane this month. The state, along with many others, recently received a two year extension in one area of the REAL ID Act from the Department of Homeland Security. State lawmakers need to approve legislation to bring New Mexico driver’s license policies…

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The Line: New Mexico Out Of Compliance With REAL ID Act, What’s Next?

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November 13, 2015 – The debate over New Mexico driver’s licenses is heating up again. New Mexico is currently out of compliance with the federal REAL ID Act. The Department of Homeland Security recently declined to issue another extension to the state.  That means New Mexico driver’s licenses would no longer be an accepted form of identification…

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