Las Cruces, NM(KKOB)- A Las Cruces woman has plead guilty to federal drug trafficking charges after more than 40 grams of methamphetamine was recovered during a traffic stop. According to court documents, investigators with the FBI Safe Streets Gang Task Force and the Las Cruces/Dona Ana Metro Narcotics unit conducted a joint investigation into Ivory Hernandez, 43, for trafficking drugs, stolen vehicles and firearms.
On May 7, 2025, investigators made a traffic stop on Hernandez’s vehicle between Anthony, NM and Las Cruces,. She initially slowed down and pulled off the road but failed to fully stop before eventually complying with officers’ commands. During the stop, a canine trained to detect methamphetamine alerted to the presence of drugs inside the vehicle. A subsequent search revealed approximately 40.5 net grams of pure methamphetamine and a soft case containing drug packaging and weighing materials.
Hernandez admitted she was transporting the drugs and intended to transfer them to another person.
Hernandez pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. At sentencing, Hernandez faces not less than five years and up to life in prison.
