Las Cruces Man, 37, Booked on Aggravated Dwi After Highway 70 Collision

Allegedly... David Daren Mondragon, 37, of Las Cruces, was booked into Dona Ana County jail custody shortly after 5 a.m. on April 13, 2026, according to jail records. The booking entry lists two misdemeanor charges: aggravated driving while intoxicated and a due-care collision violation, both with an arrest location given as Highway 70. Under New Mexico law, an aggravated DWI charge generally applies when a driver is alleged to have a blood or breath alcohol concentration of 0.16 or higher, refused chemical testing, or caused bodily injury while impaired. The booking record does not specify which factor is alleged in this case. The due-care statute addresses motorists’ obligation to drive with appropriate caution. Bond for both counts is listed at zero dollars. A review of public statements from the Las Cruces Police Department, the New Mexico State Police, and local news outlets did not produce reporting attributed to Mondragon by name in connection with the Highway 70 incident at the time this summary was prepared. As a result, additional details about any other drivers involved, injuries, or the time of the collision were not available through open sources. All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court. The booking record documents the intake process only and does not reflect any finding on the merits of the charges.