Sheriffs ask AG Barr to review New Mexico health orders

RIO RANCHO, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico Republicans and sheriffs are asking U.S. Attorney General William Barr to review Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's COVID-19 health orders. State Republican Party Chairman Steve Pearce and New Mexico Sheriffs' Association President Tony Mace each sent letters to Barr seeking a review into the health orders that have shuttered some businesses since late March. They allege the order, which has closed a number of small businesses, violates residents' civil rights. New Mexico GOP House Minority Leader James Townsend also sent a similar letter. A spokeswoman for the governor declined to comment.