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Ryan Rodriguez, 27, of Chamita, was charged with 12 counts, while his girlfriend, Bridget Archuleta, 31, of Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo, is facing four counts, according to the release.
Rodriguez is accused of acting as a mid-level cocaine distributor of drugs he received from the Mendozas and Archuleta is believed to have participated in the drug deals, according to authorities.
Rodriguez’s sister, Andrea Rodriguez, 28, of Española, allegedly delivered drugs to customers on her brother’s behalf. She was charged with two counts: conspiracy to distribute and distribution of cocaine.
Edvardo Carlson, 39, of Española, who allegedly made drug deals at Ryan Rodriguez’s direction, is charged with four counts.
Penalties upon conviction vary, with some of them carrying up to 40 years in prison.
The news release states that law enforcement agencies gathered information from an undercover agent and telephone and text messages.
The Department of Homeland Security, Drug Enforcement Administration, New Mexico State Police, Santa Fe and Taos police and Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office were among the agencies that participated in the investigation.
