The federal government's move to deny New Mexico an extension from tougher federal requirements on state driver's licenses is posing uncertainties.
The decision means New Mexico driver's licenses won't be accepted at federal facilities like military bases starting Jan. 10.
How will contractors in New Mexico have access to Kirtland Air Force Base if state driver's licenses aren't accepted? What about visiting one of the nation's premiere nuclear weapons research labs, Los Alamos National Laboratory?
Federal officials say New Mexico didn't provide adequate justification for another extension.
State lawmakers don't return to session until Jan. 19 and it's unclear if a Democratic-controlled Senate and a GOP-led House can come to agreement on a fix.
No changes may mean New Mexico driver's license won't be accepted to board commercial flights.
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