Las Cruces Woman, 39, Booked on Dwi Charge at South Valley Drive

Allegedly... Amy Denise Avila, 39, of Las Cruces, was arrested on Sept. 14, 2026, and booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center. She faces a misdemeanor charge of driving while under the influence of liquor or drugs. Records show the arrest occurred at 1550 South Valley Drive in Las Cruces, and she was assigned booking number 2600007358 with no bond set at the time of processing. In New Mexico, a DWI charge signifies that an individual is accused of operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol or controlled substances to a degree that renders them incapable of safely driving. The arrest location on South Valley Drive falls within the jurisdiction of local municipal or county law enforcement. A no-bond hold typically indicates that the individual must remain in custody until a preliminary hearing or a formal bond setting by a magistrate. The charges are allegations, and Avila is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.