The Town of Springfield and the Electric Department are absolutely lit up by the holiday spirit shining all over town! Every year your decorations get bigger, brighter, and more festive, making it nearly impossible to choose a winner. After plenty of friendly (and very jolly) debate, our top three were crowned—but honestly, every display deserves a victory lap. So grab some hot cocoa, load up the car, crank the Christmas tunes, and take a drive or stroll around town to soak in the sparkle, cheer, and full-on holiday magic lighting up Springfield!
And now… cue the festive drumroll… pa-rum pum pum pum… it’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for!
The Town of Springfield has one vacancy on the Board of Adjustment, which the Town is required to fill. This vacancy is a three-year term ending July 2028 (remaining 2 years 6-month term). Individuals wanting to apply for the vacancy must be a resident of the Town of Springfield.
The Board of Adjustment is a quasi-judicial board that hears appeals, variances and conditional use requests from the Town’s zoning regulations as specified under the Colorado Revised Statues. Members of the Board of Adjustment are appointed by the Town of Springfield Board of Trustees. There is a total of five members on the Board of Adjustment and public meetings are the last Tuesday of the month when a request for a hearing has been made.
If interested in filling this vacant board position, please send a letter of interest stating your qualifications to the Town of Springfield at 748 Main Street by 5:00 pm Thursday, January 8, 2026. Please contact Town Hall with questions regarding serving on the Board of Adjustment at 719.523.4528.
Merry Christmas, from all of us!
- 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!
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
We hope everyone has a full plate and a safe holiday this year! Happy Thanksgiving!!
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
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!
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
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
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!
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! 🙌
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!
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.