Sheriff

  1. San Miguel County Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Begin Monday

    By order of Sheriff Bill Masters, unincorporated San Miguel County will be placed under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions effective Monday, May 21st at 6 a.m. due to exceptional drought conditions in the region. Read on...

  2. Deputies Complete Intensive Crisis Intervention Training

    Two San Miguel County Sheriff’s Deputies completed a week-long intensive and challenging crisis intervention course Friday (April 27th) designed to help manage crisis situations involving mentally ill subjects. Read on...
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Office of the Sheriff

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. 


View the Sheriff's Office organizational chart.

Sheriff Bill Masters

Masters, Bill