Las Cruces Woman, 39, Booked on Felony Child Abuse Charge Resulting in Death

Allegedly... Sonia Jimenez, 39, of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Feb. 11, 2026. Records indicate she faces a felony charge of child abuse resulting in death and a court commitment. Jimenez is currently being held without bond on the primary charge following her arrest at 999 W. Amador Ave. According to news and court records, Jimenez was indicted by a grand jury after allegedly giving birth in a portable toilet at Burn Lake and leaving the newborn in the holding tank. Reports indicate the infant drowned in the facility. The case follows an investigation into the discovery of the child at the recreational area, leading to the felony indictment for intentional child abuse. The charges are allegations, and Sonia Jimenez is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.