Las Cruces Woman, 56, Booked on Suspicion of Dwi and Lane Usage Violation

Allegedly... Marita Lanell Renteria, a 56-year-old resident of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on July 26, 2026. Records indicate she was processed under booking number 2600005893 on misdemeanor charges of driving under the influence of liquor or drugs and a lane usage violation. The arrest occurred at the intersection of Interstate 25 and Interstate 10, and she is currently being held without bond. A driving under the influence charge in New Mexico generally involves the allegation that a motorist operated a vehicle while impaired by alcohol, controlled substances, or a combination of both. The lane usage charge typically pertains to a failure to maintain a single lane of travel or unsafe lane changes. The location of the arrest at a major highway interchange suggests the involvement of state or local traffic enforcement. The charges are allegations, and Renteria is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.