And finally.. The official rules of the 2025 Christmas Lighting and Decorating Contest.

- You must live within the limits of The town of Springfield.
- Your lights must be turned on by dark tomorrow (December 14, 2025) .

That's it! Those are the rules.

Whether it's tasteful twinkle or festive chaos - it's time to wrap up the decorating and get those lights on! Best of luck to all the holly and jolly makers! May your tinsel stay untangled and the judges favor your Shiny and Bright!
2 days ago, Town of Springfield
Flyer for the Town of Springfield Christmas Lighting and Decorating Contest. Decorative strings of colorful Christmas lights border the top and bottom of the image. Text explains that every home in town is eligible as long as lights are turned on after dark on December 14th and 15th. Winners will be contacted after December 18th, with photos posted on the town website and in the newspaper. Prizes include $100 for first place, $75 for second, and $50 for third

The Springfield Board of Trustees will hold a Regular Meeting on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at Springfield Town Hall. The agenda is linked here: https://aptg.co/s_cDbQ

6 days ago, Town of Springfield
The Springfield Landfill will be closed today, November 29, 2025 due to high winds.
16 days ago, Town of Springfield
The Springfield Landfill will be closing today, November 26, 2025 at 3:30 PM.
19 days ago, Town of Springfield
Our office and landfill will be closed tomorrow, November 27, 2025 for Thanksgiving!

We hope everyone has a full plate and a safe holiday this year! Happy Thanksgiving!!
19 days ago, Town of Springfield
A Thanksgiving-themed notice with autumn leaves around the border. At the top, bold text reads: “The Town of Springfield and Landfill will be closed on November 27, 2025.” Below is an illustration of a cheerful cartoon turkey wearing a chef hat, standing next to a steaming mug of soup. Under the turkey, the text says “For Thanksgiving” in large orange letters.

The Springfield Board of Trustees will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. at Springfield Town Hall. The agenda is linked here: https://aptg.co/Z1JMlk

20 days ago, Town of Springfield
Winter weather is approaching, Springfield! Our Street Department follows a set order for snow removal that prioritizes specific routes to ensure safety for our community through access to essential services. We're sharing a reminder of the Town's Priority Snow Removal Routes.

For your reference, the full PSA and a route map are attached to this post and are available at our website at https://aptg.co/MmbbSn

Thank you for your patience and cooperation during winter weather events. These procedures help keep Springfield moving safely!
25 days ago, Town of Springfield
Image is a Copy of the PSA on the Town's Letter head. The header features the town logo and Text reading "Town of Springfield, 748 Main St. Springfield, CO 81073, website: www.springfieldco.gov Phone: 719-523-4528, Fax 719-523-6945, Josh Wittler, interim mayor, Tammy Newman, Town Manager. The PSA reads: PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Town of Springfield – Priority Snow Removal Routes The Town of Springfield would like to remind all residents of the established priority routes for snow removal to ensure community safety and access to essential services. 1. School Routes (Weekdays Only): On weekdays, snow removal crews will first clear streets leading to the school to ensure safe access for students and staff. 2. Emergency & Public Safety Routes: After school routes—or immediately during non-school days—crews will prioritize access to: o The Hospital o Ambulance Barn o Police Department o Sheriff’s Office o Fire Department When staffing levels and equipment availability allow, these routes may be cleared simultaneously. 3. Airport Access: Once the above routes are open, crews will clear the airport to ensure that Flight For Life can land a fixed-wing aircraft if needed. 4. Residential Side Streets: Side streets will be cleared after all priority routes. Snow will be pushed from the curb toward the center of the street, when possible, and intersections will be opened for navigation. 5. Main Street Businesses: Businesses along Main Street are responsible for removing snow from their own sidewalks and property. Please note: Per CDOT regulations, snow from sidewalks may not be pushed into the street. Also: Snow may not be piled within 20 feet of street corners blocking Stop signs, street signs, or driver’s view of Main Street. We appreciate your patience and cooperation during winter weather events. These procedures help ensure that essential services remain accessible to all residents. Stay safe, Springfield!
This image is a map regarding the Priority Snow Removal Routes for the Town of Springfield, CO. The black colored line indicated the Town Boundary line. The red highlighted route indicates town's priority number one, the school if it is a week day. The town's number two priority is emergency and public safety routes. They are indicated in pink, for the hospital and ambulance, and in green for the police department, sheriff's office, and fire department. Airport access is given priority number three although it is not pictured on the map. Then the number 4 priority is given to the residential side streets. all of this text is featured in a small legend on the map with a white square background.

Don't worry, we are not forgetting about the Turkey. We are just very gently setting him to the side (perhaps in a brine bath) because it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Springfield! We're excited to share this year's Christmas Tradition's, holiday happenings, and other outing opportunities to spread some cheer across our community.

November 22, 2025:
Springfield Holiday Bazaar, 9:00am–3:00pm, Minnick Building
November 28, 2025
Pictures with Santa & Elsa, 2:00pm, Capitol Theater
FREE showing of Frozen, 3:00pm, Capitol Theater
Annual Christmas Lighting Ceremony with the Springfield Community Choir, 5:30pm, Baca County Courthouse
Black Friday Sales at Local Businesses
November 29, 2025
Shop Springfield's Small Business Saturday
December 4-6, 2025:
RL Ballard High School Basketball Tournament, Springfield School
December 12, 2025
Movie Night Sponsored by SUPPORT
Cookie Decorating and Ornament Painting sponsored by Springfield Recreation District 6-8 PM
December 13, 2025
Holiday Highland Guided Paint Night with Andrea Baxter sponsored by Springfield Recreation District 5-7 PM
December 16, 2025
Elementary Winter Concert, 6:00pm, Springfield School
High School Gingerbread House Display, 6:00pm, Springfield School

Spread the Cheer:
Add a name to Santa’s Nice List for just $1! Drop off submissions at Town Hall.
The Lions Club Toy Drive is also underway! Look for donation boxes around town, including at the Holiday Bazaar, and help ensure every child has a magical Christmas.
Annual Christmas Lighting and Decorating Contest is upcoming! Take advantage of the nice weather while we have it, and get your decorations out! Official rules will soon follow!

Check back for updates! Christmas Events from the Springfield Rec District are soon to come! Are you hosting a community event that you'd like added, please let us know at communityinfo@springfieldco.gov

26 days ago, Town of Springfield
Green background graphic with white line art of ribbons, ornaments, stars, pine branches, and snowflakes. Center text reads: ‘Christmas Traditions and other town happenings – Town of Springfield Edition.’
Green background with festive white line art of wrapped presents, stars, pine branches, and snowflakes. Text lists Springfield holiday events: November 22, 2025 – Springfield Holiday Bazaar, 9:00am–3:00pm, Minnick Building. November 28, 2025 – Pictures with Santa and Elsa at 2:00pm at Capitol Theater, Free movie: Frozen at 3:00pm at Capitol Theater, and Annual Christmas Lighting Ceremony with Springfield Community Choir at 5:00pm at Baca County Courthouse.
Green background with white line art of pine branches, ribbon, gingerbread houses, music notes, cinema board, and a basketball. Text lists events at Springfield Schools open to the public for the month of December including RL Ballard High School Basketball Tournament on the 4th - 6th, a movie night sponsored by the group SUPPORT on the 12th, the elementary winter concert and high school gingerbread house display on December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm.
A green holiday-themed flyer for the Springfield Recreation District. On the left side, it advertises the “Kids Holiday Palooza,” featuring cookie decorating and ornament painting for ages 5–12 on December 12, 2025, from 6–8 PM at the Baca County Resource Center. A small doodle of cookies and a handwritten-style price of $6.00 appear next to the text. On the right side, it advertises the “Holiday Highland Guided Paint Night with Andrea Baxter” on December 13, 2025, from 5–7 PM at Longhorn Steakhouse, with RSVP by 12/10/2025. A doodle of a paintbrush and $25.00 is included. The flyer is decorated with white line art of pine branches and sparkles throughout.
Green background with white line art of presents and decorations. Text describes two community programs: Santa’s Nice List – Submit names for $1.00 at Springfield Town Hall. Lions Club Toy Drive – Local Lions collecting toys for children with donation boxes around town and at the Holiday Bazaar.
Green background with white line art of christmas lights and decorations. Text describes the annual christmas lighting and decorating contest. Reminding residents of springfield not to forget to decorate their home. Judging will be completed by december 17, 2025 and official rules to come.
A green holiday-themed flyer with white festive ribbons, stars, and snowflakes announcing Springfield’s Black Friday Sale on November 28, 2025, and Small Business Saturday on November 29, 2025. The flyer promotes specials and a mystery discount drawing at checkout. An illustration of wrapped gifts and shopping bags is centered above a list of participating businesses: Blackthorne Rose, The Crazy Iguana, The Crazy Iguana Uptown, Everitt–Moore Home Center, The Fabric Garden, Maverick Media, Mom’s, and Springfield Auto Supply.

The Springfield Board of Trustees will hold a Regular Meeting on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at Springfield Town Hall. The amended agenda is linked here: https://aptg.co/c2B7hs

about 1 month ago, Town of Springfield
Crews are currently working to clean a spill on 9th and Main. Please avoid the area to allow for their safety as they work. Thank you.
about 1 month ago, Town of Springfield
If you have been out and about today, you have probably noticed that our highway is back open!! A huge thank you to all involved, and also to the residents for hanging in there with us as we navigate the detour!

That being said, our contact with BNSF said they are now moving to the other crossing. Meaning, the planned closure for County Road 24.6 (Fairgrounds Road) is happening today. Please avoid the area and allow crews to complete the task at hand safely!

Thank you again for all your patience while our railroads get some much deserved maintenance!
about 1 month ago, Town of Springfield
🚧 Reminder, Springfield! 🚧

BNSF Railroad will begin railroad crossing repairs on HWY 287/385 tomorrow (Nov. 4th).

🔹 Detours will route traffic along Colorado St. and nearby avenues — watch for temporary stop signs and drive with extra care. We know a few of you drivers that have missed these new stop signs while getting used to the changes!
🔹 If you live or park along Colorado, 12th–16th Avenues, please move vehicles if possible to help traffic flow.
🔹 Expected completion: Thursday, Nov. 6th.

Thanks for your patience and for sharing the word to keep Springfield moving safely! 🙌
about 1 month ago, Town of Springfield
Map showing road closure at the railroad crossing on Main Street in Springfield, Colorado, marked with a red X and labeled ‘Closure of Railroad Crossing.’ Northbound detour is shown in orange along W 15th Avenue and Colorado Street, while the southbound detour is shown in blue along W 12th Avenue and Colorado Street. The Town of Springfield logo appears in the bottom right corner

Heads up, Springfield!! Temporary Stops Signs Installed!

In preparation for the upcoming Highway 287/385 closure (starting tomorrow, 11/3/2025 for railroad crossing repairs), our Street Department has installed temporary stop signs and changed traffic flow at several intersections along Colorado Street.

📍 Affected Intersections:
• 12th & Colorado
• 13th & Colorado
• 15th & Colorado
• 16th & Colorado

Now, here’s the thing… our crews have already watched a few drivers blow right past these shiny new stop signs 😬— so consider this your friendly reminder: slow down, pay attention, and stop when you see red!

We know detours and changes aren’t anyone’s favorite, but these updates will help keep everyone safe (and ticket-free) while the highway work is underway.

Thank you for slowing down, staying alert, and keeping our community safe while we work through this detour!

about 1 month ago, Town of Springfield
Graphic with a red stop sign icon at the top and bold red text reading ‘Town of Springfield – Notice of New Stop Signs.’ The Town of Springfield logo appears at the bottom. The design is bordered in red on a white background

Update: As of 12:30 PM, the landfill is open.

The landfill will remain closed until after lunch today, October 30, 2025. We will reevaluate the wind then. Please check back for updates.

about 2 months ago, Town of Springfield

We have been notified that BNSF Railroad plans to make repairs to the railway crossing on HWY 287/385 starting Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Our Street Dept. has been working as quickly as possible, with the department heads for our local CDOT, Police Department, Fire Department, Sheriff’s Office and County Commissioners, to effectively plan alternate routes that provide the least amount of disruption to our town’s daily life.

Northbound traffic on Hwy 287/385 will be directed to turn left (west) onto 15th Ave., right (north) onto Colorado St., right (east) on 13th Ave, and finally left (north) back onto HWY 287/385.

Southbound traffic on Hwy 287/385 will be directed to turn right (west) onto 12th Ave., left (south) onto Colorado St., left (east) on 16th Ave., and finally right (south) back onto HWY 287/385.

*Please see the attached picture for clarification of these directions.

Town of Springfield residents, we know you are reading this thinking “Gosh, that is going to be a lot of traffic on our local streets.” You are not wrong, and we are sorry. This is the least disruptive option that was proposed. If you can avoid these local streets while they are repairing the crossing, please do so. If you typically park along these streets, please consider moving your car for the duration. Construction is expected to wrapped up by November 6, 2025.

Please help us share this message to get the word out. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work together to keep Springfield moving safely.

about 2 months ago, Town of Springfield
Map showing road closure at the railroad crossing on Main Street in Springfield, Colorado, marked with a red X and labeled ‘Closure of Railroad Crossing.’ Northbound detour is shown in orange along W 15th Avenue and Colorado Street, while the southbound detour is shown in blue along W 12th Avenue and Colorado Street. The Town of Springfield logo appears in the bottom right corner.
The landfill will remain closed today, October 18, 2025 due to high winds.
about 2 months ago, Town of Springfield
Due to the predicted high winds, the landfill will be closed today, October 16th, 2025.
2 months ago, Town of Springfield
The Town of Springfield Landfill is closing today, October 15, 2025 due to high winds.
2 months ago, Town of Springfield
The Town of Springfield landfill is closing today, October 11, 2025 due to high winds.
2 months ago, Town of Springfield

The Springfield Board of Trustees will hold a Regular Meeting on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at Springfield Town Hall. The agenda is linked here: https://5il.co/3qux2

2 months ago, Town of Springfield