Los Lunas Man, 44, Charged with Aggravated Battery May Cause Death or Great Bodily Harm

Allegedly... Manuel Lerma, 44, of Los Lunas, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on May 11, 2026 under booking number 2600003813. The booking sheet lists 2 charges: Aggravated Battery May Cause Death Or Great Bodily Harm (felony); ABUSE OF A CHILD (felony). In all, the booking sheet records 2 felony counts. The charges are allegations, and Manuel Lerma is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.