Las Cruces Man, 70, Booked on Aggravated Dwi and Traffic Charges

Allegedly... Richard Anaya, a 70-year-old resident of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Oct. 11, 2026. He faces misdemeanor charges including aggravated D.W.I., lane usage violations, and speeding. Booking records indicate he was taken into custody near the intersection of Highway 70 and Rinconada, and he is currently held without bond under booking number 2600008149. An aggravated driving while intoxicated charge in New Mexico typically involves a blood-alcohol content of 0.16 or higher, or a refusal to submit to chemical testing following an arrest. The incident occurred in a high-traffic area of Las Cruces where local law enforcement frequently monitors for speed and lane compliance to ensure public safety. These charges represent formal accusations regarding the operation of a motor vehicle within Doña Ana County. The charges are allegations, and Anaya is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.