La Mesa Woman, 24, Booked on Aggravated Dwi and Careless Driving Charges

Allegedly... Karla Alejandra Cordero, 24, of La Mesa, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on June 14, 2026. Records indicate she was taken into custody following an incident at the intersection of Valley Drive and Avenida de Mesilla. She faces misdemeanor charges of aggravated driving while under the influence and careless driving under booking number 2600004848. According to the detention facility record, Cordero is being held without bond. The aggravated DWI classification in New Mexico typically applies to cases involving a high blood-alcohol concentration or a refusal to submit to chemical testing. Because the arrest occurred at a specific intersection, the booking suggests the charges originated from a traffic stop or a roadside investigation by local law enforcement. The charges are allegations, and Cordero is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.