Las Cruces Man, 25, Booked Into Otero County Jail on Felony Charge

Allegedly... Antonio Gardea Gardea-Cortes, 25, of Las Cruces, was booked on Oct. 11, 2025, following an arrest in Alamogordo. Jail records list a single felony count categorized as "all other offenses," with no bond amount reported at the time of intake. The booking sheet does not describe the underlying circumstances of the arrest, and no publicly available news coverage or court filings tied to this booking were located. Additional details may appear on the Otero County or Third Judicial District dockets as the case proceeds. The charge is an allegation. Gardea-Cortes is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.