ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez and state lawmakers have not sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security seeking an extension on REAL ID requirements.
Nearly two weeks after federal officials said New Mexico could get an extension if Martinez and lawmakers sent a letter, no agreement has been drafted amid a looming Jan. 10 deadline.
Federal officials want Martinez and lawmakers to say they will pass a REAL ID compliant law during the next session, which begins Jan. 19.
Democratic Senate Majority Leader Michael Sanchez spokesman Isaac Padilla says Sanchez has reached out to GOP House Speaker Don Tripp about a joint letter but no decision has been made.
Martinez spokesman Michael Lonergan says the governor welcomes serious collaboration with Democrat lawmakers but did not say if Martinez would send a letter.