Press Release
WESTCLIFFE, CO
—January 31, 2022
Lloyd Richard Smith “Rich” announced Monday, January 31st, that he will be running for the office of the Custer County Sheriff as a Republican. Smith moved to Westcliffe in 2015 after being promoted to the position of Colorado State Patrol Troop Commander serving the four counties comprising the 11th Judicial District.
Since moving to Custer County, Smith has served the community as a volunteer on Custer County Search and Rescue, The Custer Sheriff’s Office Diving Rescue team, and as an EMT with Custer County EMS.
Smith looks forward to demonstrating integrity and courage as well as using his experience in law enforcement and leadership to serve the Custer County Community.