LAS CRUCES, N.M. — New Mexico State coach DeWayne Walker was arrested for suspected drunken driving last weekend but authorities said the charge was dismissed because his breath-alcohol level was well below the state’s legal limit for presumed intoxication.

Police spokesman Dan Trujillo said the charge was thrown out Tuesday because Walker’s breath-alcohol content tested at .01 after his arrest early Saturday. New Mexico’s threshold for presumed intoxication is .08.
The school issued a statement Wednesday in which Walker said he informed athletic director McKinley Boston and university administrators of the incident.
“I was not driving while intoxicated and thankfully those charges have been dismissed,” Walker said. “I have been in contact with Dr. Boston and (the) university administration and they have been fully apprised of this incident. I apologize if this has created a distraction for the university or my team.”
Walker was taken to the Dona Ana County Sheriff’s Office for two breath tests because he failed three field sobriety tests. He was then released.
Police said Walker also was cited for driving the wrong way on a one-way street. He faces arraignment Friday on that charge in Las Cruces Magistrate Court.
“I look forward to fully resolving this matter in the very near future,” Walker said.
Walker was hired in December to replace the fired Hal Mumme.