"This year, my office listened to numerous citizens concerned about what have been categorized as ‘oppressive lockdown mandates’," he said. As the sheriff, duly elected by the Bernalillo County citizens, I choose to direct this agency’s time and resources toward the laws deemed to keep the people free of crime." "For that reason, we will not follow along with any orders that subvert your Constitutional rights. LA COUNTY SHERIFF: DEPUTIES WON'T ENFORCE NEWSOM'S STAY-AT-HOME ORDERGonzales wrapped the message by wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season. Of the new cases, 278 were traced to Bernalillo County.

Source: Fox News December 21, 2020 14:48 UTC