Did you know that a 1% increase in sales tax can provide approximately $333,000 annually for our community? Vote YES on 2A to strengthen our local government and improve our town!
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The Town of Springfield has partnered with Plains Disposal LLC to offer an Electronic Waste Disposal Day!
The deadline for Public Comment regarding our Ballot Issue 2a: Sales Tax Increase is tomorrow, September 20th, 2024 at 12:00pm. Public comment should be submitted in writing to Town Hall at 748 Main Street, Springfield, CO 81073.
The Springfield Board of Trustees will hold Work Sessions on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. and Wednesday, September 25, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at Springfield Town Hall. The agendas are linked here:
9-24-24: https://5il.co/2x1gf
9-25-24: https://5il.co/2x1gg
Power has been restored!! If you are still without electricity please call 719.523.2398.
The Springfield Board of Trustees will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, September 17th, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at Springfield Town Hall. The agenda is linked here: https://5il.co/2wuj9
ATTENTION: Landfill will be closed today, September 12th, 2024 due to high winds. We will reopen tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. weather permitting.
The Springfield Board of Trustees will hold a Regular Meeting on Thursday, September 12th, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at Springfield Town Hall. The agenda is linked here: https://5il.co/2wbl4
We’re excited to invite you to a special Meet and Greet event with our Board of Trustees! This is a fantastic opportunity for you to connect with our trustees, learn more about their vision for our community, and discuss an important proposed ballot issue that could impact us all.
Your voice matters! Whether you have questions, concerns, or just want to get to know the folks who are working on your behalf, this event is the perfect chance to engage and make your opinions heard.
Join our Board of Trustees, and be a part of helping do what is best for our beautiful town!
Candidates should be:
-A registered elector of the Town of Springfield
-Be 18 years of age
-Must live within the limits of the Town of Springfield for 12 consecutive months prior to being appointed.
The Town of Springfield will be closed on Monday, September 2nd, 2024 in observance of Labor Day. We’ll be back to regular hours on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024. Wishing everyone a safe and relaxing holiday weekend!
Weather Permitting: The Town of Springfield plans to fog for mosquitos starting around 2:00am!
The Springfield Board of Trustees will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday. August 27th, at 6:00 p.m. at Springfield Town Hall. The agenda is linked here: https://5il.co/2uqu6
We just wanted to take a moment to give a huge shoutout to our amazing city crew for their hard work in fixing the potholes around town. 🚧💪 We appreciate your dedication as you go up and down each of our streets working with the hot asphalt and in the hot sun! Thanks again for all that you do! 🙌👏
We also wanted to ask our town residents to keep an eye out for our crew working around town. Please try to avoid the area to allow them to complete their job! Thanks!
The Springfield Board of Trustees will hold a Work Session on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at Springfield Town Hall. The agenda is linked here: https://5il.co/2tp5a
The Town of Springfield is accepting letters of interest to fill an open seat on the Board of Trustees! Submit your letter to Town Hall!
We would also like to take this opportunity to thank Trustee West for his years of dedicated service to the Board of Trustees! We wish you and your family the best! You will be missed!
The Springfield Board of Trustees will hold its Regular Meeting on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at Springfield Town Hall. The agenda is linked here: https://5il.co/2t17d
Baca County Public Health Agency is hosting a Free Swim Day at the Springfield Swimming Pool today, July 30th, 2024. The pool is open from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., weather permitting.
Summer is nearing its end, and our Springfield Swimming Pool is closing for the season! Our final poolside day will be July 31st! Dive into your favorite activities one last time, soak up the sun, and make a splash with your friends and family.
For immediate release
Press Contact: Heath Piper Springfield Electric Superintendent
Rick Rigel, Arkansas River Power Authority
July 22 2024, Springfield, Colo. – The Town of Springfield was awarded a Microgrid Planning Grant by the Department of Local Affairs in conjunction with the Colorado Energy Office. The city was awarded $32,160 to evaluate backup power and microgrid options to increase its electric grid reliability and reduce outages. The total estimated cost of the project is $48,000. The Arkansas River Power Authority is partnering with Springfield on the project and provided matching funds of $15,840.
Currently Springfield is served by one transmission line that is subject to the extreme weather events that occur in and around Southeast Colorado. And as the Springfield community is well aware, the weather events trigger power outages that can stretch into hours at a time. This project will evaluate the options for providing a backup service for the city.
This is viewed as the first step towards constructing a microgrid or backup power supply that will increase the resiliency and reliability of electric service to all of Springfield. This includes service to its critical facilities such as its medical facilities, nursing home, and emergency services.
The City of Springfield is a member of the Arkansas River Power Authority which is a Joint Action Agency that provides wholesale electricity to its member communities of Holly, La Junta, Lamar, Las Animas, Springfield and Trinidad, Colorado.
