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March 27th, 2025                                                                           News You Can Use

Welcome Officer Haley Herbert & K9 Hera – Silt Police Department

K9 Hera is a 2.5-year-old Belgian Malinois born in Poland—because even elite working dogs deserve a European vacation before beginning their careers. After arriving stateside, she spent a short stint in Las Vegas at The Next Level K9, but quickly realized the glitz and glam of the Strip paled in comparison to chasing down suspects. She opted instead for a career in Colorado, where the stakes are high, but the air is fresher.

Hera is a dual-purpose K9, certified in narcotics detection, tracking, and apprehension. She was selected by her handler in February 2024 and quite literally hit the ground running. Since then, she has logged over 50 deployments, including a live apprehension of a dangerous suspect and several successful narcotics finds—one of which included sniffing out over 10 pounds of Fentanyl. Though she takes her job very seriously, Hera also knows how to unwind. In her off time, she enjoys rolling in the grass like no one’s watching, chasing tennis balls like her life depends on it, and indulging in her favorite treat: French fries.

Officer Haley Herbert, Hera’s partner and handler, joined the Silt Police Department in February 2025, bringing with her a wealth of experience and a deep-rooted passion for law enforcement. Inspired early on by her father—a Probation Officer in Glenwood Springs—Haley grew up hearing firsthand stories of client success and community impact, planting the seeds for her own future in public service. She began her career at just 18 years old as an Animal Control Officer with the Garfield County Sheriff's Office. From there, she transitioned to the Detentions Division, serving nearly a decade behind the walls of the Garfield County Jail. In 2021, she graduated from the Colorado Mountain College Police Academy and hit the streets as a Patrol Deputy, where she continued to make her mark before joining the Silt PD

Recently featured in the County Sheriffs of Colorado magazine’s Winter edition for “Behind the Scenes with a K9 Handler,” Officer Herbert has earned well-deserved recognition for her dedication to the K9 unit and the law enforcement community. Off duty, she finds balance in hiking Colorado’s scenic trails and capturing the beauty of the world through her photography—proving she’s just as skilled behind the lens as she is behind the badge.

Together, Officer Herbert and K9 Hera are a dynamic team committed to public safety, community service, and the occasional French fry run.

Irrigation Season is Fast Approaching

As seasons change and the weather gets warmer, it brings us closer to irrigation season and the watering of our lawns and gardens. The Town of Silt is preparing to turn on the irrigation systems on May 1st 2024. Please be sure that your hose bibs are closed and that you have all of your irrigation repairs completed by April 15th so that when the water runs, you hopefully have no surprises. It will cost you $10 to turn on or off the irrigation water – applied to your water bill. Remember that this is non-potable water and DO NOT DRINK. Please be mindful of the irrigation regulations and happy Spring!

La temporada de riego se acerca rápidamente

A medida que cambian las estaciones y el clima se vuelve más cálido, nos acercamos a la temporada de riego y al riego de nuestros céspedes y jardines. La ciudad de Silt se está preparando para encender los sistemas de riego el 1 de mayo de 2024. Asegúrese de que los grifos de su manguera estén cerrados y de que haya completado todas las reparaciones de riego antes del 15 de abril para que cuando corra el agua, no tenga sorpresas. Le costará $10 abrir o cerrar el agua de riego, lo que se aplica a su factura de agua. Recuerde que esta es agua no potable y NO BEBA. ¡Tenga en cuenta las regulaciones de riego y feliz primavera!

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Notice:

Special Call Out Section

* PLEASE READ – IMPORTANT BILLING INFORMATION & TOWN INFO

* TOWN HALL will continue be closed from 11am-12:30pm every Tuesday and Thursday for in service staff training. Normal hours will resume 5/27/25.

* SIGN UP for paperless at xpressbillpay.com & get a $2 discount on your bill!

* EASTER Egg hunt is Saturday 4/19/2025 at Roy Moore & Stoney Ridge fields at 9am. No early birds.

* IRRIGATION season is fast approaching-make sure your watering systems are in tip top shape before the water gets turned on. There is a $10 on/off fee for the Town to turn the water to your system on/off

* SHUT-OFF day for April is 4/28/25 – If you are in danger of being shut-off due to non-payment, get those payments in, every little bit helps! The door hangers add $15 to your bill…

* TOWN OF SILT has many ways to communicate with residents! Options include: our website, the 9^th Street & Town Hall signs, Channel 10, Facebook, Town Hall, the Veteran’s Park kiosk, suggestion box at Town Hall, Instagram, newsletters, & TextMyGov - Sign up for TextMyGov/newsletters on our website.

* FRIENDLY REMINDER, bills are generated on the 1st of every month & due on or before the 15th.  Please note that we are not responsible for mail delivery.  If payment is not received by due date, penalties will be assessed. Not receiving a bill does not exclude you from these charges. *

Exciting Changes to Our Newsletter Schedule!

We’re making a change to ensure our newsletter remains packed with all the updates and highlights you love! Instead of coming to your inbox weekly, our newsletter will now be sent out monthly, starting in April. Look out for it during the last week of each month, when we’ll share a comprehensive outline of upcoming events, news, and more.

Our goal is to streamline our communication and provide you with a curated, all-in-one resource to stay informed about everything happening. Mark your calendars and get ready for a fresh take on our newsletter—your monthly go-to for all the exciting happenings!

Thank you for being part of our community and for embracing this new format with us!

¡Cambios emocionantes en nuestro calendario de boletines!

¡Estamos haciendo un cambio para asegurarnos de que nuestro boletín permanezca repleto de todas las actualizaciones y aspectos destacados que amas! En lugar de llegar a su bandeja de entrada semanalmente, nuestro boletín ahora se enviará mensualmente, a partir de abril. Esté atento durante la última semana de cada mes, cuando compartiremos un resumen completo de los próximos eventos, noticias y más.

Nuestro objetivo es agilizar nuestra comunicación y proporcionarle un recurso seleccionado y todo en uno para mantenerse informado sobre todo lo que sucede. Marque sus calendarios y prepárese para una nueva versión de nuestro boletín, ¡su opción mensual para todos los acontecimientos emocionantes!

¡Gracias por ser parte de nuestra comunidad y por abrazar este nuevo formato con nosotros!