Dan Covault has been appointed as the next sheriff of San Miguel County, following Sheriff Bill Masters’ retirement after 45 years. Covault, a 25-year veteran of local law enforcement, reflects on his journey, the challenges of stepping into Masters' legacy, and his hopes for the San Miguel County Sheriff's Office.
Undersheriff Dan Covault has been appointed as interim sheriff of San Miguel County, following Sheriff Bill Masters’ upcoming retirement. Covault will serve the remainder of Masters’ term, expiring in 2026, after a public selection process involving extensive community input and interviews with both finalists.
The two candidates vying to be appointed as San Miguel County sheriff shared their thoughts on a number of topics during interviews with the San Miguel Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday. San Miguel County Undersheriff Dan Covault and San Miguel County Sheriff Operations Sgt. Lane Masters are looking to be appointed to the position, which will be left vacant when current Sheriff Bill Masters steps down in June. The appointed sheriff will serve the remainder of Sheriff Masters’ term, which is up in 2026.
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