Espanola Man, 45, Booked in Doña Ana County on Federal Transfer

Allegedly... Phillip Chacon, a 45-year-old resident of Espanola, New Mexico, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Aug. 8, 2026. Registered under booking number 2600006325, he is currently being held without bond. The records indicate he was processed at the facility following a federal transfer. A federal transfer typically occurs when an individual is moved between jurisdictions or facilities to face federal charges or to be held on behalf of a federal agency. The specific underlying allegations for this felony booking are categorized in the detention record as all other offenses. This designation often serves as a placeholder for specialized federal warrants or proceedings that fall outside standard municipal charge codes. The charges are allegations, and Chacon is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.