Town of Springfield

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.

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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.

Due to the forecasted high winds, the landfill will be closed tomorrow February 14, 2025.

The Town of Springfield will be closed Monday February 17, 2025 for President's Day.

The Springfield Board of Trustees will hold a Regular Meeting on Thursday, February 13th, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Springfield Town Hall. The agenda is linked here: https://5il.co/37j13

Due to high winds, the landfill will be closed today February 5, 2025.

The Town of Springfield will be closed Monday January 20th, 2025 for Martin Luther King JR Day. We will see you all on Tuesday!

The Springfield Board of Trustees will hold a Regular Meeting on Thursday, January 16th, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Springfield Town Hall. This meeting is the rescheduled meeting due to postponing last week's meeting because of the weather. The amended agenda is linked here: https://5il.co/34xf3

See you Monday, January 13th!

Due to high winds, the landfill will be closed today January 9, 2025.

**THIS MEETING HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER!** The meeting will now be held on Thursday, January 16th, 2025 at 6:00 PM.

The Springfield Board of Trustees will hold a Regular Meeting on Thursday, January 9th, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Springfield Town Hall. The agenda is linked here: https://5il.co/34f18

We want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to all the wonderful residents of Springfield for your incredible participation in this year’s Christmas Lighting and Decorating Contest! The town is absolutely glowing with holiday cheer, and it’s all thanks to your creativity, effort, and festive spirit. The judges had an incredibly tough time choosing winners this year because every decorated home was amazing! Your hard work and holiday magic have made this season extra special for everyone. Be sure to take a stroll or drive through town to admire all the beautiful decorations. And now the moment you all are waiting for.....

The Town of Springfield will be closing at 2:30 PM on Tuesday, December 24th, and will be closed Wednesday December 25th and Thursday December 26th. This closure will include the Landfill. From all of us at the Town of Springfield, we wish you a holiday season filled with joy, warmth, and cherished moments. May your homes be bright, your hearts be full, and your celebrations be merry! Thank you for being the heart of this wonderful community. Merry Christmas!!

The Springfield Board of Trustees will hold a Regular Meeting on Thursday, December 12th, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at Springfield Town Hall. The agenda is linked here: https://5il.co/32wlg

Break out the decorations, untangle those lights.. It's time to make the Griswold's proud!! Our Christmas Lighting and Decorating Contest is back, so deck your halls and show us what you've got! Every home in town is eligible, just have your lights turned on from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM on December 19th and 20th. If they are bright enough to see from the moon, (or at least to impress the judges) cash prizes will be awarded to 1st-3rd places. 1st Place Winner: $100.00 2nd Place Winner: $75.00 3rd Place Winner: $50.00 Winner's will be contacted after December 23rd. Pictures of the winner's home will be posted on the Town's website and published in the Newspaper. We can't wait to see your Shiny and Bright!

🚨 Attention Springfield Residents! 🚨 Starting today, sewer cleaning crews will be working throughout our town. You have probably noticed them working in previous years. They are typically in red vehicles with warning lights. They'll be here for the next couple of weeks, so please be cautious and mindful of them as they work.

Please note that our offices and the Landfill will be closed on Thursday, November 28th, in observance of the holiday. We wish you all a wonderful holiday filled with love, laughter, and good food. Stay safe and enjoy the time spent with family and friends! 🍁🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from the Town of Springfield! 🦃🍁