Mesilla Man, 63, Booked on Probation Violation Following Dwi Conviction

Michael L. Mancha, a 63-year-old resident of Mesilla, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Oct. 26, 2026. Records indicate he was taken into custody at 2405 W. Picacho on a felony probation violation charge. He is currently being held without bond under booking number 2600008666. According to a New Mexico Court of Appeals opinion, Mancha was previously convicted of driving while intoxicated. The appellate court reviewed the case and ultimately affirmed the original conviction. This recent booking follows those legal proceedings regarding his underlying DWI case and subsequent supervision requirements. Court and news records indicate Mancha was convicted in this case.