Artesia Man, 38, Booked on Felony Charge of Possession of a Firearm by a Felon

Allegedly... Brian Q Taylor, a 38-year-old resident of Artesia, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Oct. 10, 2025. Records show he was taken into custody at 511 Hanger Lane in Carrizozo and assigned booking number 2500008415. He faces a single felony charge regarding the receipt or possession of a firearm by a felon and is currently being held without bond. In New Mexico, this specific charge involves allegations that an individual previously convicted of a felony was in possession of a firearm. The arrest took place in Lincoln County, though the defendant was subsequently transported to the regional detention facility in Doña Ana County for processing. A no-bond hold indicates that the individual is being detained until a formal hearing can be held to determine conditions of release. The charges are allegations, and Taylor is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.