Santiago Lira, 58, of Las Cruces Booked on Felony Dwi and License Charges

Allegedly... Santiago Lira, 58, of Las Cruces, was booked into jail on April 12, 2026, according to New Mexico jail booking records. He faces a felony count of Driving While Intoxicated — Liquor or Drugs and a misdemeanor count of Driving While License Suspended. Both charges list an arrest location at Spruce Avenue and Solano Drive, an intersection on the east side of Las Cruces. Bond is listed as zero on each charge. In New Mexico, a DWI can be charged as a felony on a fourth or subsequent offense or in connection with certain aggravating circumstances; the booking record does not specify which provision is alleged. A public-records and news search did not return additional information about Lira tied to this arrest. The booking document does not describe the circumstances of the stop or the underlying license suspension. Lira has not been convicted, and the charges reflect accusations only. All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.