Hatch Man, 27, Booked After I-25 Checkpoint Stop on Felony Charge

Allegedly... Diego Moreno, 27, of Hatch, was booked into custody on Oct. 19, 2025, following a stop at an Interstate 25 checkpoint. Jail records list one felony count categorized as "all other offenses." No bond amount was set at the time of booking. The booking record does not specify the agency that made the arrest or provide further detail about the circumstances that led to the charge. Checkpoints along I-25 in southern New Mexico are commonly staffed by U.S. Border Patrol and New Mexico State Police, and arrests there often involve referrals to local jurisdictions for prosecution. No court filings or news coverage linking this booking to a specific case were located at the time of this report. Charges are allegations; Moreno is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.