MEDIA ADVISORY: Thursday - REAL ID Press Availability at Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)

Michelle Lujan Grisham

Governor

Stephanie Schardin Clarke

Cabinet Secretary

Media Contact: Bobbie Marquez

bobbiej.marquez@tax.nm.gov

(505) 469-5830

MEDIA ADVISORY

For Planning Purposes

March 15, 2025

Thursday: REAL ID Press Availability at Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)

ALBUQUERQUE - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) and Albuquerque International Sunport officials will host a joint press availability at the airport on Thursday, April 17, to discuss the REAL ID deadline.

U.S. residents who want to board an airplane for a domestic flight will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license by May 7. If their driver’s license is not REAL ID -compliant, they will need another form of approved identification , such as a passport to board their flight or enter a secure federal facility or military base. The REAL ID driver’s license and identification card has a small star in the upper right corner to indicate that the license meets federal regulations that establish minimum security standards.

Media are encouraged to get photos and B-roll of security screening operations.

WHO: Officials from TSA, MVD and ABQ Sunport

WHEN: 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 17

WHERE: Reporters should meet officials on the 3 rd Level of the Sunport, just past the escalators and in front of TSA security checkpoint

RSVP : Please RSVP to Patricia.Mancha@tsa.dhs.gov Dianalopez@cabq.gov bobbiej.marquez@tax.nm.gov