Las Cruces Man, 24, Booked on Dwi and Reckless Driving Charges

Allegedly... Gabriel Steven Herrera Salas, a 24-year-old resident of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Sept. 1, 2026. He faces multiple misdemeanor charges including driving under the influence of liquor or drugs, reckless driving, speeding, and operating a vehicle with no registration or an expired plate. The booking, assigned number 2600006998, followed an arrest at the intersection of Calle Bella Avenue and Jornada. According to the booking record, the incident occurred within the jurisdiction of Las Cruces law enforcement. A DWI charge in New Mexico generally involves allegations that a motorist operated a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or controlled substances to a degree that rendered them incapable of safely driving. The additional traffic citations suggest a sequence of events involving high-speed operation and administrative vehicle violations. The charges are allegations, and Herrera Salas is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.