He pleads guilty and now faces 15 years in prison for drug trafficking

The defendant will remain in custody pending the sentencing hearing.

ALBUQUERQUE – Jason Begay, 41, pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges of possession with intent to distribute 50 grams of methamphetamine, felony in possession of a firearm and ammunition, possession with intent to distribute 500 grams and more than a mixture and substance containing methamphetamine, use and transportation of a firearm during and in connection with a drug offense, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of such an offense.