Sunland Park Man, 28, Booked on Felony Drug and Dwi Charges

Allegedly... Ruben Rodriguez, 28, of Sunland Park, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Aug. 7, 2026. He faces a felony count of possession of a controlled substance and a misdemeanor charge of driving while under the influence of liquor or drugs. Records show Rodriguez was arrested at 218 Linda Vista and assigned booking number 2600006312. The charges involve a combination of alleged narcotics possession and impaired driving within the Sunland Park jurisdiction. Felony drug charges in New Mexico typically pertain to the unauthorized possession of substances classified under the Controlled Substances Act, while DWI allegations involve the operation of a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs. Rodriguez is currently held without bond. The charges are allegations, and Rodriguez is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.