Las Cruces Man, 58, Booked on Felony Charge for Failure to Appear

Allegedly... Rudy L. Acosta, a 58-year-old resident of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Oct. 16, 2026. Records indicate he was taken into custody near the intersection of Milton Avenue and Hixon Drive in Las Cruces. Mr. Acosta faces a felony charge of failure to appear, and his bond has been set at $20,000. A failure to appear charge generally stems from a defendant's absence from a scheduled court proceeding or a violation of a court-ordered appearance. In New Mexico, such charges are categorized as felonies when the underlying case involves a felony offense. The arrest location suggests the booking was processed following a local law enforcement contact within the city limits. The charges are allegations, and Rudy L. Acosta is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.