Las Cruces Man, 22, Booked on Dwi Charge at Rinconada and Settlers Pass

Allegedly... Avery Ortega, 22, of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Aug. 2, 2026. Records show he was processed under booking number 2600006125 on a misdemeanor charge of driving while under the influence of liquor or drugs. The arrest occurred at the intersection of Rinconada and Settlers Pass, and he is currently being held without bond. Driving while intoxicated is a charge used by law enforcement when a motorist is suspected of operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol, controlled substances, or a combination of both. The arrest location indicates the jurisdiction of the stop occurred within the northeast region of Las Cruces. A no-bond hold typically requires the individual to remain in custody until they can appear before a magistrate for a conditions of release hearing. The charges are allegations, and Ortega is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.