Santa Teresa Man Sergio Bustamante Charged with Domestic Battery

Allegedly... Sergio Ramos Bustamante, 27, of Santa Teresa, New Mexico, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on April 15, 2026. He faces a misdemeanor charge of battery against a household member. According to booking records, the arrest took place at 105 Comerciantes in Santa Teresa. Bond was set at zero dollars, meaning Bustamante was held without bond on the charge at the time of booking. Battery against a household member is a misdemeanor offense under New Mexico law that involves the unlawful, intentional touching or application of force to someone in a domestic relationship. The charge can carry penalties including jail time, fines, and mandatory participation in a domestic violence intervention program. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges described here are allegations and do not imply guilt.