New Mexico licenses approved as Real IDs until October 2017 Published Oct. 26, 2016 27th Special Operations Wing Public Affairs CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- New Mexico drivers’ licenses and IDs will continue to be accepted as a valid form of identification for entrance to Cannon Air Force Base until Oct. 10, 2017, according to a recent update to the Department of Homeland Security website. Besides state identification, the DoD/military-issued Common Access Card remains a valid form of identification for access to the base. Alternate forms, such as a valid U.S. or foreign passport with a Social Security card or birth certificate also remain accepted. The DHS website explains which state-issued driver's licenses and IDs are Real ID non-compliant at federal facilities, including Air Force installations. For a summary of Real ID Act rules and information, to include compliance, extensions, limited extensions, rules under review, and an up-to-date list of non-compliant states and territories, please visit https://www.dhs.gov/current-status-states-territories. For more information concerning access to Cannon, please contact the Visitors Center at 575-784-2400.