New Mexico Travel
Frequently Asked Questions about the New Travel Document Requirements (FAQs)
Travel between the United States and U.S. territories will not be affected by the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative. U.S. citizens traveling between the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Guam will continue to be able to use established forms of identification to board flights and for entry. ... All travelers to and from the Caribbean, Bermuda, Panama, Canada or Mexico will be required to have a passport or other accepted document that establishes the bearer’s identity and nationality to enter or re-enter the United States. This is a change from prior travel requirements. The goal is to strengthen border security and facilitate entry into the United States for U.S. citizens and legitimate foreign visitors. This new requirement will be known as the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative. ... [Read More]
Mexico
Please refer to our Road Safety page for more information . For additional information concerning Mexican driver's permits, vehicle inspection, road tax, mandatory insurance, etc., please contact the Mexican Secretariat of Tourism (SECTUR) at telephone 1-800-44-MEXICO (639-426), or its web site at http://mexico-travel.com . Travelers are advised to consult with the Mexican Embassy or the nearest Mexican consulate in the United States for additional, detailed information prior to entering Mexico. For travel in the Baja California peninsula, travelers can also consult http://www.traveltobaja.net/ . ... [Read More]
Foreign Entry Requirements
COLOMBIA - *Passport and proof of onward/return ticket required for tourist stay of up to 180 days. Upon arrival the Colombian Immigration authority stamps a stay authorization, normally no longer than 90 days (extendible up to 180 days.) Minors (under 18), who are traveling alone, with one parent or with a third party must present a copy of their birth certificate and written authorization from the absent parent(s) or legal guardian, specifically granting permission to travel alone, with one parent or with a third party. This document must be notarized before a Colombian consular officer in the United States. Visa must be obtained before arrival for persons planning to do business, temporary work (consultant), and study. Student and tourist visa fee $40, visitor visa fee $100, and work visa fee $205. Processing time ranges from 48 hours to 2 weeks. For additional information and information about other types of travel, contact the Colombian Embassy, 2118 Leroy Place, NW, Washington, ... [Read More]
Federal Writers' Project: Life Histories from New Mexico
Subjects include: LOCAL HISTORY, including Civil War, Indian wars/campaigns,outlaws, land grants, architecture, roads, trails, wagon trains, prominentcitizens and schools; IMMIGRATION/ETHNICITY, including Hispanic (Mexican)dress, outlook/attitudes, Indians (Comanche, Navajo, Apache) raids, trade,houses, captivity narratives, travel accounts and westward journeys; INDUSTRY/OCCUPATIONS,including ranchers, cowboys, prospector mining, buried-treasure lore, tradesmenand merchants, teachers, soldiers; and RELIGION, including Catholicsm,missions, relics. ... [Read More]
TSA | Transportation Security Administration | Wait Times
The TSA urges all travelers to arrive at the airport well in advance of scheduled flight departures and has provided security checkpoint wait time information as a guide to assist in travel planning. Please be sure to check with your airline for ticket counter wait times as well as possible changes to flight schedules, as these and other factors influence your decision regarding how early to arrive at the airport. ... Use the form below for historical wait time information corresponding to your planned travel. ... [Read More]
Albuquerque International Sunport - City of Albuquerque
There are no great cities without great airports. That's why at the Albuquerque International Sunport, we are committed to creating an airport that is more than just a depot for travelers. We want to create an economic hub based on business, light industry and air cargo facilities. In short, we envision the Sunport becoming an "aerotropolis," a center of commerce complete with office buildings, manufacturing centers and hotels. ... [Read More]
United States Consulate General in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico
Ambassador Garza Promotes Travel to the United States - Mexican Travel to the U.S. up in 2004 ... U.S. Ambassador Tony Garza cited the strong ties between Mexico and the United States and stressed the importance of travel and tourism to cultivate mutual understanding at a reception today at his residence for leaders of the travel and tourism industry. (02/16/05) ... “Violeta Hernandez is a remarkable young girl who has already demonstrated strong leadership qualities. This week she’ll travel to Washington D.C. at the invitation of Secretary of Education Rod Paige,” said U.S. Ambassador Tony Garza. (12/02/04) ... [Read More]
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