TOWN OF SPRINGFIELD RESIDENTS: Effective immediately, the Town of Springfield will be working on the towns main water well for needed repairs. Please only use water for essential household use. NO WATERING LAWNS, TREES, FLOWERS, OR WASHING CARS ON YOUR PROPERTY. Thank you for your attention to this matter. We will provide updates as they become available.
Great News!! Our crew has completed repairs to our water well. You may now resume your normal water usage! Thank you for your patience!
The Springfield Town Hall will be closed today, July 11th, 2024 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm for a Staff Meeting.
Introduction letter from Chief Griffin:
Dear Citizens of Springfield,
My name is Christopher Griffin, I am honored and excited for the opportunity to be your new Police Chief. I have had the privilege of calling Springfield my home since 2008. Over these years, I have deeply appreciated the strong sense of community and the shared commitment to making Springfield a safe and welcoming place for all.
Since moving to Springfield, I have served with the Baca County Sheriff's Office, dedicating my career to protecting and serving our community. Having been in law enforcement in this community for around 16 years, I am familiar with the community members, businesses, and local government officials. For approximately 14 years, I have served as a law enforcement supervisor, overseeing critical functions such as the Baca County Dispatch Center, jail, patrol, and investigation activities.
Throughout my career, I have pursued numerous leadership and professional development trainings to enhance my skills and stay abreast of the latest advancements in law enforcement. I have also gained valuable training and experience that allows me to be an instructor in numerous law enforcement disciplines. Being an instructor allows officers to partake in local training that is cost effective and keeps officers here where we need them. Through my administrative duties I have gained experience with all aspects of law enforcement budgeting, from drafting and implementing budgets to effectively applying them each year.
In addition to my local duties, I volunteered my time as a member of the 15th Judicial Drug Task Force for several years when it was operational. This role provided me with valuable skills in investigating illicit drug crimes and helped foster strong working relationships with other officers and agencies. We have all seen the impacts of Colorado's reduced drug crime penalties and the effects those have had on our community's youth and overall behavioral health. I look forward to working with the community, partner organizations and outside resources to address these issues and find effective solutions.
During my time in Springfield, I have seen the police department managed by different chiefs and have drawn from those experiences to determine effective strategies to propel the department forward. I hear the community concerns about Main Street traffic and have taken part in Main Street traffic studies in the past. I believe my experience with these studies will allow us to improve Main Street traffic enforcement, especially during school zone enforcement periods.
My tenure at the Baca County Sheriff's Office has been amazing, and while I was saddened to step away from that agency, I believe that my experience as an administrator at both agencies will help continue the strong partnership between our departments. This partnership is necessary to best serve the Town of Springfield as well as all of Baca County as it allows the agencies to quickly share resources and manpower during large scale incidents.
As your Police Chief, my primary goal is to ensure the safety and well-being of every resident, business, and visitor in Springfield. I am committed to fostering strong relationships with our community members, local businesses, and government officials. Together, we can address core concerns and work collaboratively to keep Springfield’s values alive.
Sincerely,
Christopher Griffin
Police Chief, Springfield, Colorado
As everyone knows, Chief of Police Clay Klipfel has been offered a job with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation and will be exiting at the end of July. While we are deeply saddened to lose Chief Klipfel, we are grateful for everything that he has contributed to our community in the few years he has been here. We wish you nothing but success, Chief!
The Board of Trustees started an exhaustive search for a new Chief and, after interviewing several candidates, the Board is happy to announce that the position has been offered to Chris Griffin, who has accepted. Welcome, Chief Griffin! We are excited to get to work with you!
Look to our next post for Chief Griffin's introduction letter!
The Springfield Board of Trustees will hold its Regular Meeting on Thursday, July 11th, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at Springfield Town Hall. The agenda is linked here: https://5il.co/2qvsz
Town of Springfield is hosting a Free Swim Day at the Springfield Swimming Pool today, July 4th, 2024. The pool is open from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., weather permitting.
Come celebrate Independence Day with us, and enjoy a free swim day!
REMINDER: Town of Springfield and the Landfill will be closed Thursday, July 4, 2024 for Fourth of July! Have a safe and happy Fourth of July!
Attention Water Customer:
New state and federal laws require us to inventory all water service lines in our service area. A service line is the underground pipe that carries water from the water main, likely in the street, into your home or building. We need to determine the material that your service line is made of, which means we will need your help.
Service lines are often copper, plastic, lead, or galvanized iron or steel. Older homes and buildings may have a lead service line. Drinking water is free from lead when it leaves our water treatment plant. However, water can absorb lead as it travels through lead pipes on its way to your faucet. Lead can cause serious health problems. If you have a lead service line, we need to take steps to reduce your lead exposure risk. Knowing your service line material is very important for your health and safety!
The Town of Springfield Water Employees may come to your home to chat with you in regards to your water pipes. We ask that you please cooperate with them, or alternatively, please investigate them yourself and complete the following survey. https://www.springfieldco.gov/forms/7329
As always, if you have any questions, please call our office at 719-523-4528.
Town of Springfield is still looking to fill the Board of Adjustment Vacancy. The Town of Springfield has one vacancy on the Board of Adjustment, which the Town is required to fill. The vacancy is a three-year 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 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 Wednesday July 10, 2024. Please contact Town Hall with questions regarding serving on the Board of Adjustment at (719) 523.4528.
Attention: The Springfield Swimming Pool will be closed for remainder of today, June 25th, 2024 for a thorough cleaning! We are planning to reopen tomorrow as scheduled!
Pool Update: The mechanical issue has been fixed! The pool will open at 1:00 PM for it's regularly scheduled hours!
ATTENTION: Swimming Lessons are cancelled for today, June 25th, 2024 due to pool mechanical issues. We will provide an update as soon as possible!
ELECTRICITY UPDATE: Power should be back on! If you do not have power please call (719) 353-2398.
ATTENTION: For Springfield Residents, Cat Creek Event Center is open for any community members who need to charge any medical devices. This is ONLY for charging medical devices.
ELECTRICITY UPDATE: Crews are still working on getting electricity restored, but it will be a few more hours.
ATTENTION: If anyone in Springfield sees any tree limbs on power lines please call 719.353.2398 and let us know. We appreciate your help and cooperation.
UPDATE: The main transmission line is down between Vilas and Springfield. Crews are out working on it. Will try and keep everyone updated.
Attention: The Town of Springfield is aware of the power outage and we currently have crews out trying to fix the issue. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
📢NOTICE: Community State Bank is hosting a free swimming day at the Springfield Swimming Pool today, June 22, 2024. The pool is open till 6:00 pm weather permitting. Go enjoy free day of swimming!