Campo Quick Response Team

09/12/2025

See you tomorrow (9/13)!!

09/10/2025

Got unused or expired meds?
We’ve got FREE Mail Back Envelopes to help you safely dispose of them—quick, easy, and secure!

Pick yours up at 741 Main St., Suite 4 in Springfield
Call 719-523-6621 for details

Let’s keep our homes & community safe!

09/08/2025

There’s a bit of confusion this evening (9/7) so make sure to stay weather aware: there are currently TWO severe warned thunderstorms in the county, capable of producing significant rainfall, hail, lightning, and possible rotation as indicated by radar.

As of 18:28, there is a storm on the western side of the county possibly impacting Pritchett, and a storm in the north-Central part of the county possibly impacting Springfield and Two Buttes.

Both storm warnings are currently set to expire between 7pm and 7:15pm

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 7 at 6:33PM MDT until September 7 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
At 633 PM MDT, a cluster of severe thunderstorms was located 7 miles
north and west of Springfield, moving south at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Springfield.
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large
hail.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead
to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

09/02/2025

September is firefighter appreciation month, and we're especially thankful for all the volunteers across our county (and the neighboring ones) who respond at all times of day and night, interrupting sleep, work, and family time to respond to calls, keeping our lives and properties safe, often at great risk to themselves. Give your firefighter friends an extra hug, high five, or well-deserved cup of coffee when you see 'em next!

Special shoutout to our Baca County crews:
Campo Volunteer Fire Department
Pritchett Fire
Springfield Volunteer Fire Department
Two Buttes Volunteer Fire Department
Walsh Firefighters

07/18/2025

🪓 Join us for some AXE THROWING fun at the Baca County Fair!

This year, we’re proud to support the Springfield EMS Association — 100% of proceeds go directly to this vital local service.

📍 Where: Baca County Fair Grounds
📅 When:
Thurs, July 31 & Fri, Aug 1 | 6–10 PM
Sat, Aug 2 | 12–8 PM

🎯 16+ to throw the real axes (waiver required)
🧸 PLUS a fun and safe Kid’s Lane with rubber targets & axes!

Bring your friends, support a cause, and make some great memories. See you there!

07/05/2025

UPDATE 441 PM MDT

At 440 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles west of
Campo, or 20 miles southwest of Springfield, moving east at 15 mph.

UPDATE 428 PM MDT,

severe thunderstorm was located 13 miles west of Campo, or 22 miles southwest of Springfield, moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

Baca County CO Urgent:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 5 at 4:13PM MDT until July 5 at 5:15PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southwestern Baca County in southeastern Colorado...

* Until 515 PM MDT.

* At 412 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 13 miles north of
Kenton, or 27 miles southwest of Springfield, moving east at 15
mph.

HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Campo.

06/06/2025

Update 20:56 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WILL ALLOW TORNADO WATCH 378 TO EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING

UPDATE 18:45 - Second round of storms coming. Tornado Watch still in effect. New thunderstorm warning in effect until 7:30 PM with possibility for tornadic activity.

UPDATE 16:28 Tornado Warning expired, the thunderstorm is still capable of producing large hail

🚨‼️🚨Tornado Warning issued June 6 at 3:52PM MDT until June 6 at 4:15PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Tornado Shelter at Campo Wesleyan Church is open! Enter through Southeast door if you need shelter in Campo.

* This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern Baca and eastern Las Animas Counties.

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Southwestern Baca County in southeastern Colorado...
Eastern Las Animas County in southeastern Colorado...

* Until 415 PM MDT.

* At 351 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 14 miles north of Kenton, or 29 miles southwest of Springfield, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.

06/06/2025

Reminder: Campo’s tornado shelter is at Campo Wesleyan Church. With increasing chances of storms tonight (June 6), please remember if a storm shelter is needed, the best entrance is on the southeast corner of the church building at 234 Main Street — the door there leads straight into the basement (children’s classrooms).

It’s that time of year! Make sure you have a plan before it becomes an emergency.

As a reminder, you can always find the list of shelters pinned on our Facebook profile, but this page is only a secondary option during emergencies as our staff and volunteers are busy sending out critical alerts through our alert system and coordinating with first responders.

To have the most timely emergency notifications, make sure all “Emergency Alerts” are turned on in your phone notification settings, and make sure you are signed up for all Baca County Alerts here: www.bacacountyco.gov/departments/emergency-management/rave-emergency-alerts/

BACA COUNTY TORNADO SHELTERS:
Springfield:
• First Baptist Church – 801 Church St
• United Methodist Church – 901 Colorado
• Church of God – 900 Tipton
• Friends Church – 157 W 4th Ave

Walsh:
• Walsh First Baptist Church – 308 Colorado

Pritchett:
• Reminder to “Have a PLAN, Know your neighbors!

Campo:
• Wesleyan Church – 234 Main St

Vilas:
• School – 202 Collingwood

Two Buttes:
• United Methodist Church – 5th St and E St

Note:
• Watch: Indicates the possibility of tornadoes or severe weather in the next few hours, advising alertness and preparedness to shelter.
• Warning: Signals that a tornado has been spotted or indicated by radar, urging immediate safety precautions.

If you don’t have time to make it to a shelter, move to the interior of the building, away from all windows and doors.

06/05/2025

It’s that time of year! Make sure you have a plan before it becomes an emergency.

As a reminder, you can always find the list of shelters pinned on our Facebook profile, but this page is only a secondary option during emergencies as our staff and volunteers are busy sending out critical alerts through our alert system and coordinating with first responders.

To have the most timely emergency notifications, make sure all “Emergency Alerts” are turned on in your phone notification settings, and make sure you are signed up for all Baca County Alerts here: www.bacacountyco.gov/departments/emergency-management/rave-emergency-alerts/

BACA COUNTY TORNADO SHELTERS:
Springfield:
• First Baptist Church – 801 Church St
• United Methodist Church – 901 Colorado
• Church of God – 900 Tipton
• Friends Church – 157 W 4th Ave

Walsh:
• Walsh First Baptist Church – 308 Colorado

Pritchett:
• Reminder to “Have a PLAN, Know your neighbors!

Campo:
• Wesleyan Church – 234 Main St

Vilas:
• School – 202 Collingwood

Two Buttes:
• United Methodist Church – 5th St and E St

Note:
• Watch: Indicates the possibility of tornadoes or severe weather in the next few hours, advising alertness and preparedness to shelter.
• Warning: Signals that a tornado has been spotted or indicated by radar, urging immediate safety precautions.

If you don’t have time to make it to a shelter, move to the interior of the building, away from all windows and doors.

06/01/2025

Show your support of local EMS, fire, law enforcement, and emergency dispatch with one (or ten?) of these locally-designed shirts!

A huge part of our mission is to support EMS education and training for our community and first responders. This year, in addition to hosting multiple first aid and CPR classes, we are helping send three more members of our local EMS team to Paramedic school!

Blue or red shirts: $15/each
Gray shirt: $20/each

Call to order: 719.523.2029 or send us a DM here! (No shipping available).

05/12/2025

03/31/2025

*clears throat in best Gnomeo and Juliet voice*

“Ahem. The story you are about to see has been told before. A LOT. And now we are going to tell it again. But different.”

Please be safe tomorrow ya'll. The wind is gonna be wild. Again.

HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 8 PM MDT TUESDAY High Wind Warning issued March 31 at 1:56PM MDT until April 1 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Pueblo, Otero, Eastern Las Animas, Bent, Prowers, and Baca Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 8 PM MDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles traveling on north south oriented roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may significantly reduce visibility at times. Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.