Sheriff

In order to protect our staff and the public, our administrative offices are closed to the general public effective immediately. If you have an emergency call 911 or if you need to speak to an officer dial 970-728-1911.

For general assistance please email records@sanmiguelsheriff.org

The Office of the Sheriff is overseen by an independent elected official, the County Sheriff. Sheriff William ’Bill’ Masters was first appointed to fill the previous Sheriff’s term in 1980 and he is currently the longest serving Sheriff in Colorado’s history.

Sheriff Bill is committed to providing quality service to the community. Email the Sheriff with suggestions or comments anytime.

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View the Sheriff’s Office organizational chart (PDF).

Sheriff Bill Masters

Bill Masters

  1. Telluride Man Arrested in FBI Sex Predator Operation

    Deputies arrested a Telluride man Friday on multiple felony charges of soliciting sex with minors via text messaging. The Sheriff’s Office was working in conjunction with FBI in a multiagency undercover sex predator operation. Read on...

  2. Local Man Faces Federal Charges for Explosive Threats

    May 24, 2022 -- (San Miguel County, CO) – The San Miguel Sheriff’s Office is conducting an investigation with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Colorado U.S. Attorney’s Office of threats made by Bryan Randolph Cornwell, age 39, of Norwood. Read on...
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