Las Cruces Woman, 52, Booked on Misdemeanor Failure to Appear Charge

Allegedly... Norma Arguelles, a 52-year-old resident of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Sept. 9, 2026. The booking, recorded under number 2600007168, followed an arrest at 701 W Picacho. She faces a misdemeanor charge of failure to appear and is currently held without bond. A failure to appear charge generally indicates that a defendant did not attend a scheduled court proceeding or failed to comply with a court-ordered appearance. The arrest location on West Picacho Avenue falls within the jurisdiction of local Las Cruces law enforcement. The no-bond status reflects a judicial requirement for the individual to remain in custody until they can be brought before a magistrate. The charges are allegations, and Arguelles is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.