Endorsements & Support
Community & Law Enforcement Support
Kyle Lincoln
Lieutenant (Retired)
I fully endorse Ken Christensen for re-election as Sheriff.
Ken Christensen was not just my Sheriff — he was my mentor and a major reason I was promoted to Lieutenant. He led from the front and never forgot the importance of supporting his people. When deputies were dealing with difficult or traumatic calls, Ken was the Sheriff who showed up. That presence mattered, and it built trust, morale, and confidence within the ranks.
Ken had a lasting influence on the growth and development of countless deputies. His leadership, standards, and expectations are still visible in the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office today. He pushed everyone to be the best version of themselves and held us accountable to that standard.
Under his leadership, the Sheriff’s Office aggressively fought to clean our county of drugs. He empowered detectives to go after the worst of the worst, giving them the freedom and backing they needed to do the job right. As a result, San Juan County became a leader in arrests of child pornographers — work that protected victims and made our community safer.
Ken Christensen is a proven leader who supports his people, demands excellence, and puts public safety first. San Juan County needs that leadership.
Kyle Lincoln
Lieutenant (Retired)
San Juan County Sheriff’s Office
Bryce Current
Captain (Retired)
As a retired Captain and someone who continues to serve in a senior leadership role within law enforcement, I am proud to offer my strong support for Ken Christesen for Sheriff of San Juan County.
I served 19 years under Ken’s leadership and was mentored by him across nearly every function of modern law enforcement, patrol, investigations, street crimes, professional standards, and undercover narcotics. I worked for several capable sheriffs during my career, but none matched Ken’s level of engagement, progressiveness, or moral courage. Ken never asked us to do anything he wouldn't do himself.
Ken led from the front. He built teams of proven, results-oriented professionals and empowered them to deliver exceptional service while holding them accountable for outcomes. He was approachable and available when it mattered most, especially when it was inconvenient, and understood that leadership requires presence, not insulation.
He was never afraid to do hard things. Ken chose integrity when silence would've been easier. Ken confronted corruption within law enforcement and politics alike, choosing integrity over comfort and responsibility over personal risk. He fought for our state at the Capitol when others would not, restoring the Sheriff’s Association's relevance and legislative influence and ensuring law enforcement had a meaningful voice in decision making.
Ken believed public safety worked best in partnership with the community. He established volunteer and community programs that strengthened trust and prevented the office from becoming inward-looking or disconnected. Through crisis and controversy, he was calm in the storm, willing to listen, steady under pressure, serious about the mission but humble enough not to take himself too seriously.
Most of all, Ken led with his heart. He empowered people to work, demanded accountability for results, and never allowed fear or personal risk to interfere with doing the right thing.
When the job was hard, Ken didn't flinch. He has never chased titles; he carries responsibility. Leadership is not loud, it's consistent. I have supported Ken Christesen every time because he has earned it invariably. San Juan County would be well served by Ken Christesen’s leadership.
Respectfully,
Brice Current
Dave Hamlin
Lieutenant San Juan County Sheriff’s Office (retired)
I have known Ken Christensen for over thirty years as a friend, colleague and as my supervisor. When I
was hired as a Deputy with San Juan County Sheriff’s Office he came to my previous job and
congratulate me on getting hired. This small act impressed me since he was the only one who took the
time to do that. Throughout my career he supervised me in my various assignments and eventually as
my Sheriff.
I have observed Ken try to treat people as he would want to be treated. When I was a patrol Sergeant
for the Sheriff’s Office I remember him coming to graveyard briefings to talk to the deputies. I had never
observed this with our previous Sheriff’s since it is late at night. This wasn’t to see if they were working
but to see how they were doing. In my opinion this is a sign of a true leader to have genuine concern for
the welfare of his people.
I feel that of all the candidates running for Sheriff at this time he has the greatest depth of experience to
lead the Sheriff’s Office. He has a deep understanding of time proven law enforcement practice.
However, he understands the constitution and the importance of enforcing the law within those
boundaries. He recognizes the individual rights of the citizens of this county and cares about their safety.
During his previous time as sheriff I personally witness his concern for community involvement. He was
committed organizing different programs creating community involvement in the Sheriff’s Office. Under
his leadership he strengthened the Sheriff’s reserve program, Neighborhood Watch and Shop with A
cop. He formed GRIT which is a woman safety class that is still taught to this day. He has a deep
commitment to community and encourages citizens involvement.
He is knowledgeable of local and state government. While serving as Sheriff he was over the New
Mexico Sheriff’s Association. During that time, he was asked to speak on major news networks to
discuss national issues that affect our state and county.
I have known Ken as a fair and compassionate leader with strong convictions. He is a man of integrity
with a strong moral compass that guides his decision making. For this reason, I put my full endorsement
for Ken Christesen as the next Sheriff of San Juan County.
Dave Hamlin
Lieutenant San Juan County Sheriff’s Office (retired)