Las Cruces Woman, 54, Booked on Felony Charges of Leaving the Scene and Tampering

Allegedly... Kimberly Ann Skaggs, 54, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on June 24, 2026. Skaggs, recorded under booking number 2600005088, faces felony charges of leaving the scene of a crime and tampering with evidence. She was taken into custody at 845 N. Motel Blvd. in Las Cruces and is currently held without bond. According to news reports, Skaggs has served as the treasurer of the Republican Party of New Mexico and was formerly the chair of the Doña Ana County GOP. The arrest followed an investigation into an incident that led to the two felony counts being filed against her. Court and news records confirm the charges were processed through the local detention facility following the arrest at the Doña Ana County Government Center area. The charges are allegations, and Skaggs is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.