The Springfield Board of Trustees will hold a Work Session on Tuesday, March 25th, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at Springfield Town Hall. The agenda is linked here https://5il.co/3b39b
We want to showcase the beauty of Springfield through your lens on our Board Room walls! 📸
Whether you have stunning modern shots or charming vintage photos, we’d love to feature them. Submit your favorite photos of our town — from scenic landscapes to historic buildings and all things "Springfield" in between. Our favorite photos will find a home on our Board Room walls, but we'd also love to feature them on our website, and social media as well!
Share your unique view of Springfield — we can’t wait to see what you capture!
Deadline for submission for Board Room Art will be Wednesday, March 26th, 2025. Submissions can be made at this link: https://forms.gle/fziMdAzZfjQw5dF99
We know we’ve already thanked the Electric Department, but now it’s time to give a big shoutout to the rest of our incredible crews! 👏
💪 Street Department – Thank you for working tirelessly to clear streets, remove downed limbs, reset operations at the airport, and respond to the needs of our citizens to keep our town safe and accessible.
🚰 Water Department – Thank you for checking the functionality of water wells and meter pits throughout town, ensuring everything is running smoothly despite the tough conditions. You helped prevent a bad day from becoming worse for many!
🚔 Springfield Police Department – Thank you for keeping traffic flowing safely despite the road closure causing quite the traffic jam. We appreciate the camaraderie and teamwork with the Baca County Sheriff's Office and our local CDOT crew — your combined efforts made a tough situation much more manageable.
Above all, we appreciate everyone's flexibility and commitment — always stepping up when Springfield needs you most. We couldn’t do it without you! ❤️
Power should be restored again for all of Springfield Residents. If you are without power, please call our office at 719-523-4528 or 719-353-2398. *Please remember that this is for residents of the Town of Springfield. We truly wish we could help those that live outside our city limits but you are outside of our power authority!*
Thank you for your patience as we work through this weather and all of the lovely surprises it brings with it! An even bigger thank you to our crews for their continued hard work!
The weather seems to have different plans for crews today.
We are aware of the power outages and crews are out trying. Please be patient with us as they try navigate wind blowing lines made heavy by the ice and snow.
Our Electric Department just walked into the office from being out all night in the extreme winds and blowing snow and ice. ⚡❄️
They have finally finished breaking through the ice to repair power to all residents in Springfield. IF YOU ARE STILL WITHOUT POWER please give the office a call at 719-523-4528.
Huge shout out to our guys for their hard work and dedication! Springfield appreciates you! 🙌❤️
Due to high winds, the Town of Springfield Landfill will be closed today, March 19, 2025.
Power should be restored. If you are still without power, please contact the Baca County Sheriff's Department at 719-523-6677.
We’re aware of the power outages and are working to identify the cause. We’ll notify you once the issue is discovered. Thank you for your patience.
The Springfield Landfill will be closed tomorrow, March 14th, 2024 due to the forecasted high winds!
The Springfield Board of Trustees will hold a Regular Meeting on Thursday, March 13th, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Springfield Town Hall. The agenda is linked here: https://5il.co/3a838
The Springfield Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a Regular Meeting on Thursday, March 13th, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. at Springfield Town Hall. The agenda is linked here: https://5il.co/39kse
The Springfield Board of Adjustments will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, March 11th, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at Springfield Town Hall. The agenda is linked here https://5il.co/39ku6
Do you have an upcoming event you want to share with the community? We'd love to feature it on our Events Calendar - available on our website and app! 📅
We love that our citizens our out in our town hosting great events, and we want to recognize you for that! 📧 Email us all of the details at communityinfo@springfieldco.gov and we'll make sure to get it added!
Keep doing awesome things, Springfield and let us help spread the word!
Due to high winds, the landfill will be closed today March 6, 2025.
The Arkansas River Power Authority and the Town of Springfield
Municipal Electric Utility Announce College Scholarship Application Deadline
The Arkansas River Power Authority and the Town of Springfield Municipal Electric Utility are
accepting college scholarship applications for the 2025-2026 academic year. ARPA is offering
one $700.00 scholarship to a high school senior in each of its member cities. The Springfield
Municipal Electric Utility will match the ARPA award of $700.00, resulting in a $1,400.00
scholarship for the 2025-2026 academic year.
To be eligible, a student must be a high school senior residing with a family receiving electric
service from the Town of Springfield Municipal Utility. The application deadline is April 15,
2025. Application forms, scholarship requirements, and eligibility criteria are available either
through the High School Counseling Office or at the Town of Springfield. A local selection
committee will name the winner of the award. The winner of the scholarship will be announced
in May.
ARPA is an intergovernmental power authority created in 1979 by the municipalities of Holly,
La Junta, Lamar, Las Animas, Springfield and Trinidad, Colorado. ARPA furnishes the
wholesale electric power needs of its member municipalities.
On March 27th, 2025, US Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-04) Staff, will host mobile office hours, at Springfield Town Hall . This allows staff to be available to constituents who aren't getting answers from federal agencies, like veterans seeking to get the care they have earned from the VA, travelers that need expedited assistance to receive a passport on short notice, taxpayers being harassed by the IRS, and senior citizens having issues with the Social Security Administration or Medicare.
Constituents are invited to come to the office hours to express their viewpoints on legislative issues or request special Congressional Commendations from the Congresswoman recognizing outstanding public achievements. Mobile Office Hours will be held from 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM.
Are you tired of these 50-ish° days?🥶😠 Are you day dreaming of summer... no snow❄ , sunshine🌞 , swimming pools🏊♂️ ? - Because SAME!!!! 🙋♀️🏖
Town of Springfield is accepting applications for Lifeguards and Swimming Instructors for the 2025 swim season!
For the full job description please click here: https://www.springfieldco.gov/page/employment-opportunities
For the job application please click here: https://www.springfieldco.gov/forms/5864 Or you can come into Town Hall at 748 Main St., Springfield, CO 81073 to pick up an application.
Town of Springfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
🌟 Attention Springfield Businesses & Community Members! 🌟
We’re excited to announce the revamp of Springfield’s Business Directory! 🏡🍽️🔨
If you own or operate a business, restaurant, or rental property, or if you are a contractor, local hobbyist, or organize community happenings, we want to feature YOU! Help us create the most up-to-date and comprehensive directory for our town.
👉 Additionally, if you are hosting a community event, please email us! We would love to add it to our website's Events Calendar.
✅ Submit your information easily via:
📍 Our Website at https://www.springfieldco.gov/forms
📱 Our App (Search Town of Springfield, CO in your App Store)
📋 Google Form at https://forms.gle/3XtNMYNJwBgqstFaA
📧 Email at communityinfo@springfieldco.gov
Join us in supporting local and making it easier for the community to find what they need right here in Springfield! 💙
There will be a control burn at the Town of Springfield Landfill today. The Baca County Sheriff's Office has been notified.