Las Cruces Man, 51, Booked on Felony Charge of Possession of Methamphetamine

Allegedly... Richard Ramirez, 51, of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on July 30, 2026. He faces a felony charge of possession of methamphetamine following an arrest on North Espina Street, approximately 138 feet south of East Las Cruces Avenue. Ramirez is currently being held without bond under booking number 2600006025. A felony possession charge in New Mexico involving methamphetamine generally indicates that law enforcement alleges the discovery of a controlled substance in a quantity or manner that meets statutory thresholds for a fourth-degree felony. The arrest location suggests the incident occurred within the central jurisdiction of Las Cruces. A no-bond hold typically remains in place until a defendant's first appearance before a magistrate or district judge. The charges are allegations, and Ramirez is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.