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Walsh Town Hall

401 North Colorado Street

PO Box 280                                 

Walsh CO 81090

Phone: 719 324-5411

Fax: 719 324-5510

After Hours Call 719 353-1741 For Water or Sewer Emergencies

Baca County Sheriff

265 E 2nd Ave

Springfield CO  81073

719 523-6677

Dial 911 for Emergencies
 

Walsh Fire Department

400 North Kansas

PO Box 280

Walsh CO  81090

Phone:  719 324-5566

Dial 911 for Emergencies

The Town of Walsh is an equal opportunity provider and employer.  If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form.  You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form.  Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C.  20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.itake@usda.gov.

Office Hours

Open Monday - Thursday

8:00 am-12:00 pm and 1:00 pm-5:00 pm

Open Friday 

8:00 am-12:00 pm and 1:00 pm-4:00 pm

Walsh Landfill Hours for Brush and Yard Waste

Saturdays from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm, by appointment only, for grass clippings, brush, small branches etc.  Branches larger than six inches in diameter will be refused.  Call the Town Superintendent at 719 353-1741 to make arrangements.  All other waste must be taken to another landfill. 

Springfield Municipal Landfill

26545 Hwy 160 

Open Wednesday through Saturday

8:00 am until 4:00 pm

Closed Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays

The landfill will close when the wind is over 20 mph

Tipping Fees are Due at the Gate

Bulletin Board

Nitrate Sampling

Drinking Water Warning:  Town of Walsh has Elevated Level of Nitrate:  DO NOT GIVE THE WATER TO INFANTS UNDER 6 MONTHS OLD OR USE IT TO MAKE INFANT FORMULA.  The 2024 3rd quarter water sample results received September 13, 2024 showed nitrate levels of 12.1 milligrams per liter (mg/L). This is above the nitrate maximum contaminant level (MCL) of 10 mg/L. Nitrate in drinking water is a serious health concern for infants less than six months old. 

Combined Radium Sampling

Town of Walsh was required to send out Public Notices for Maximum Contaminant Level Violations for several quarters in 2021 and 2022, the last one being mailed on May 27, 2022.  Combined Radium levels can fluctuate so higher levels may may recur. 

A reverse osmosis water fill station designed to provide water in compliance with the drinking water standard has been installed on the south side of Walsh Town Hall at 401 North Colorado Street to fill containers for drinking water and cooking.  The cost for water from the fill station is $0.06 per liter.  

Here is a link to the Town of Walsh 2024 Drinking Water Quality Report For Calendar Year 2023.  This report was mailed out with the utility bills on May 28, 2024. 

Water Restrictions 

There are currently no residential water restrictions in place.  Water customers are asked to avoid watering their yards and gardens during the heat of the day, but may otherwise use water as needed. Water restrictions will be reinstated if the water supply is adversely affected. Your cooperation in this matter is appreciated.

Board of Trustees Meeting  

The regularly scheduled meetings of the Board of Trustees for the Town of Walsh are held at Walsh Town Hall on the first Monday after the 10th of each month.  The times are 6:00 during MST and 7:00 pm during MDT.  The next meeting in 2024 is November 11 at 6:00 pm.  

The mill levy needs to be set and turned into the county by December 12, so the December meeting will be held on December 12 at 8:00 am.

Utility Bill and Traffic Fine Payment Options 

Town of Walsh can take credit and debit cards, as well as e-check payments, over the counter and online through Colorado Pay Port for utility bills and court fines.  The fees are as follows:  Credit Card Transactions: Transaction Amount +((Transaction Amount +$0.75)x 2.25%) + $0.75.  E-Check Transactions: Transaction Amount + $1.00.  Here is the link for utility payments.  This link is for court and ticket fines. 

You can also pay your Walsh utility bills and/or traffic fines online with a credit card through Traffic Payment.  Traffic fines may also be paid over the phone by calling 1 800 444-1187.  A convenience fee of 3.5 % or a minimum of 95 cents will be charged for utility payments.  The convenience fee for traffic payments will be 6.5% or a $3.50 minimum.