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Kenneth W. Christesen
R · New Mexico · 2026Biography
Kenneth W. Christesen has lived in San Juan County since 1973 and spent 29 years in law enforcement there, per his campaign site, previously serving two elected terms as San Juan County Sheriff and as president of the New Mexico Sheriffs' Association.
Top Priorities
- Supporting deputies by rebuilding staffing and providing resources and training
- Targeting drug trafficking, including methamphetamine and fentanyl, through proactive enforcement and interagency cooperation
- Promoting open communication and fair policing to build community trust
Per the campaign site.
On the ballot
San Juan County Sheriff · New Mexico · 2026
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