Jordan Baldwin, Fentanyl Trafficking, New Mexico 2025

A Rio Rancho woman is facing federal charges for trafficking over 120 pounds of fentanyl. Jordan Baldwin, 22, was arrested on June 11, 2025, after a traffic stop on Interstate 40 within the Laguna Pueblo Reservation.

According to court documents, a Bureau of Indian Affairs officer conducted a traffic stop for excessive window tint. The officer detected the odor of marijuana and observed drug paraphernalia in plain view. Baldwin admitted to possessing marijuana and was asked to exit the vehicle.

Baldwin also admitted to using a straw found in her possession to snort cocaine. The officer conducted a probable cause search of the vehicle, locating additional drug paraphernalia and Xanax pills in the front passenger area. In the trunk, the officer discovered a large black duffle bag containing a substantial quantity of blue pills, which field tests later confirmed as fentanyl. The pills had a gross weight of 122.22 pounds, equating to approximately 504,140 pills.

Baldwin is charged with possession with intent to distribute and distribution of 400 grams and more of fentanyl. She will remain on conditions of release pending trial, which has not yet been scheduled. If convicted of the current charges, Baldwin faces a mandatory minimum of 10 years and up to life in prison.

The case was investigated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jesse Pecoraro is prosecuting the case.

A criminal complaint is merely an allegation. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Baldwin is currently being held on conditions of release pending trial.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-nm/pr/rio-rancho-woman-faces-federal-charges-trafficking-over-120-pounds-fentanyl