Police swarm Taos area in Plumbers Mansion drug sweep
At dawn on May 15, 70 agents from multiple agencies surged La Morada Road Talpa in Operation Plumbers Mansion targeting Ismael and Angela Adame of In and Out Plumbing. The three year probe alleges a cocaine trafficking ring linked to the Sinaloa cartel. By noon 21 suspects were arrested and seven properties were searched.
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Taos town hall ties alleged drug ring to local plumbing firm
In and Out Plumbing of Taos is accused by the DEA of money laundering tied to a cocaine distribution network. The Adame family, including Abigail Adame former assistant town manager, are cited in affidavits with town work totaling about $23,648 from 2010 to 2012. Investigators seized cash and firearms but found no drugs.
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Rio Arriba County Diverts Tax to Medicaid Indigent Fund
Rio Arriba County Commissioners approve an ordinance diverting one twelfth of the county gross receipts tax to fund the indigent program supporting the Safety Net Care Pool. The move aims to cover hospital services for uninsured residents at Espanola Hospital Christus St. Vincent and Los Alamos Medical Center amid new state legislation. Officials warn the change reduces funds for indigent burials inmate health care and senior care and seek meetings with hospital administrators to assess impact and options.
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