Las Cruces Woman, 20, Booked on Misdemeanor Battery Charge

Allegedly... Kalicia Valdez, 20, of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on July 17, 2026. Records indicate she was taken into custody at 202 W. Madrid Ave., Apartment M, under booking number 2600005642. Valdez faces a misdemeanor charge of battery against a household member and is currently being held without bond. Battery against a household member is a charge typically involving the alleged use of force or violence against a spouse, family member, or person with whom the individual has a domestic relationship. The arrest location suggests the incident occurred at a residential complex within the Las Cruces city limits. As no bond has been set, the defendant remains in custody pending an initial court appearance to determine release conditions. The charges are allegations, and Kalicia Valdez is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.