Las Cruces Man, 46, Booked on Felony Methamphetamine Possession Charge

Allegedly... Albert Flores, 46, of Las Cruces, was arrested on July 8, 2026, and booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center. Records indicate he was taken into custody at 1635 W. Picacho Ave. under booking number 2600005424. He faces a felony charge of possession of methamphetamine and is currently being held without bond. In New Mexico, possession of methamphetamine is classified as a felony offense, reflecting the state's strict regulation of controlled substances. The arrest location on West Picacho Avenue falls within the jurisdiction of local Las Cruces law enforcement. A no-bond hold typically indicates that a defendant must remain in custody until a preliminary hearing or a judge reviews the conditions of release. The charges are allegations, and Flores is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.