Sunland Park Man, 20, Booked at Doña Ana County Detention Center on Federal Transfer

Allegedly... Alexander Rico, a 20-year-old resident of Sunland Park, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Aug. 10, 2026. He is currently being held without bond under booking number 2600006365. The record lists a single felony charge categorized as all other offenses, with the arrest location noted as a federal transfer. In New Mexico, a federal transfer designation typically indicates that an individual is being held by local authorities on behalf of a federal agency or is being moved between jurisdictions to face federal proceedings. This classification covers a wide range of regulatory or statutory violations that fall outside of standard state-level criminal codes. The no-bond status reflects the administrative nature of federal holds within the county facility. The charges are allegations, and Rico is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.