Covenant transportation caused me to get a warrant Chattanooga, Tennessee

Back in 2004 when i was with covenant i was passing thru new mexico and came up to a port of entry, the guard was an a**and told me to pull into the inspection bay where he nailed me with a level 1 inspection and then put me out of service claiming the steering wheel was too loose and then sited me for something else i dont remember what for exactly but how convienant that the guard had someone on the side of the inspection bays that made repairs. so after the repairs were made i was sent on my way.  i also started putting in for time off and never did get it to take care of the ticket. so one day i said to hell with it and quit and the guy i was teaming with took the truck and i headed for the airport

so to get to the point i was changing a blown tire on the freeway back home in 2009 when the highway patrol stopped behind me, he asked for my ins, id and license and came back and told me do you know that you have a felony warrant out of new mexico, to my surprise i wasnt arrested but i would like to know is will the warrant be erased after a certain time has passed or if i were to take care of the warrant will i be convicted of a felony or can covenant be held liable. any info will be appreciated.