Your Electric Co-op

Chief Executive Officer

David Spradlin

Address

408 Maxwell Avenue P.O. Box 698 Springer, NM 87747

Telephone

575-483-2421

Toll-Free

800-288-1353

Fax

575-483-2692

Outage Assistance

575-445-3975 • 800-288-1353

Website

www.springercoop.com

Office Hours

7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Closed Fridays

Board of Trustees President

Don Schutz Wagon Mound

Vice President

Tim Morrow Capulin

Secretary-Treasurer

Gary D. Shaw Mills

Jeff Burton

Springer

Russell Hoy

Maxwell

Alfonso (Al) Maestas

Cimarron

Gerald Seward

Raton

Board Meeting

The Board of Trustees meets the last Tuesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. in the Cooperative boardroom.

Reconnecting/Disconnecting?

Have your exact meter number ready

When calling Springer Electric Cooperative to reconnect or disconnect a meter, it is important you have an account or meter number ready. Having several meters, may result in connecting or disconnecting the wrong meter. You may be asked to call back with the correct information. Please give at least a day or more notice if you want your meter connected on a certain day. Calling the day of, may delay your request due to not having a lineman in the area.

If and When Kids Go Back to School

Times are uncertain due to COVID-19. If and when schools begin, Springer Electric Cooperative asks you to keep the following safety tips in mind.

Looking Out for Kids

Every day, Springer Electric Cooperative line workers are high atop poles throughout our local communities—which is a pretty good place to keep an eye on things. At this time of year, our line workers are on special alert because kids may go back to school. Our line workers may spot a student with a problem, a stalled school bus, or some condition that may be unsafe for our school kids, and needs to be reported. Our primary mission at Springer Electric is to provide first rate electric service. But we like to do other things for the folks who live here too. We want you to have plenty of reasons to look up to us.

Back to School Safety Tips

Schools may be back in session in August. If so, children will catch buses to and from school, and play at the playgrounds again. When you see the red lights on the school bus come “ON” you have to stop. Keep in mind the following tips to help keep our cooperative kids safe: • Keep your eyes open and alert. • Drive safely and take your time. • Pay attention to school zone speed limits. • Report anything suspicious. • Do not use cell phones or other mobile devices while driving.

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5 Simple Saving Tips

Here are just a few things you can do to improve the energy efficiency and comfort of your home this summer:

1. Service your air conditioner. Easy maintenance such as routinely replacing or cleaning air filters can lower your cooling system’s consumption by up to 15%. Replacing your return air filter on a regular basis not only saves you month to month but could extend the life of your air conditioning system. Note: you don’t have to buy the most expensive filter. A good, moderately priced filter should be adequate. Don’t forget, your air conditioner’s evaporator coil should be cleaned annually to ensure performance at optimal levels.

2. Open windows. Opening windows creates a cross-wise breeze, allowing you to naturally cool your home without switching on air conditioners. This is a great tactic here on the High Plains where temperatures drop considerably once the sun goes down. Rule of thumb: If the temperature outside is lower than the temperature inside, you can cool your home by drawing air through it.

3. Use ceiling fans. Using ceiling fans can help lower your summer electric bills. Basically, you are moving conditioned air (cooled) at a higher velocity than the central air systems registers. If you don’t know the ceiling fan is turning the proper direction in the summer, the best rule of thumb is this: If you can stand directly under the fan while it is turning on medium and you can feel a comfortable downdraft, it is turning in the proper direction for summer.

4. Cook outside. On warmer days, keep the heat out of your home by using an outdoor grill instead of indoor ovens. No sense in heating up the house when cooking outside is an option. Cooking inside can raise the temperature in the kitchen by as much as five degrees Fahrenheit. Keep the heat outside and cool inside.

5. Install window treatments. Energy efficient window treatments or coverings such as blinds, shades, films, and/or curtains can slash heat gain when temperatures are on the rise.

Payment Services

To minimize the exposure of citizens to the spread of COVID-19, Springer Electric Co-op is encouraging all members wanting to do business with the Co-op to please utilize digital or telephone communication.

Ways to Pay Your Utility Bill

❑ Online: Visit our website at www.springercoop.com, select the

“Online Bill Pay” tab, and you will be directed to the secured SEDC

Customer Service Portal page.

Payment by Phone: Call 800-288- 1353 or 575-483-2421, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., excluding holidays. Drop Box: Drop payment in secure drop box outside on the building of the main office.

It is imperative that all community members work together at this time to lessen the possible spread of the illness and reduce the long-term impact on our community.

Call 800-288-1353

Dan O'Neill 11th grade, Estancia Valley Classical Academy Edgewood in Santa Fe County Central New Mexico Electrical Cooperative

I’ve been working as an assistant manager for an online company called Contractor Exam Academy. I’ve also been volunteering for Presbyterian Hospice at Kaseman Hospital. I assist in the office with computer and paperwork. I plan to volunteer in the inpatient unit at Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital. However, because of the COVID-19 situation, volunteers are not allowed on the hospice unit. I am planning to attend the University of New Mexico after graduation. I am interested in radiology and my goal is to be accepted one day to the UNM School of Medicine.

Eli Terry 11th grade, Floyd High School near Floyd in Roosevelt County Roosevelt County Electric Cooperative

During the COVID-19 quarantine, I have had more time to focus on my FFA and 4-H projects. Since I did not have school from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or have track practice or track meets, I have found a lot to do at home. I have been taking dual credit college classes online, refinishing and painting furniture, raising laying hens, and raising 6 Holstein calves as well. Most recently, I have been studying and taking some practice tests for the ACT. All these projects have kept me really busy. Currently, my plans and dreams for the future are to attend and graduate college at Eastern New Mexico University to become a speech therapist. I am interested in a bachelor’s degree in communication disorders and a master’s degree in speech therapy. I like the idea of going to college close to home and being able to finish with a master’s degree all at one college. I have looked into the speech therapy program, and I have seen that the program is well respected. Other than higher education goals, I hope to be happy in my life and serve God.

Ella C. Guerro 10th grade, Magdalena Municipal Schools Alamo Navajo Reservation in Socorro County Socorro Electric Cooperative

I have been taking walks with my dog, going fishing at my pond, riding my bike with my cousins, and taking care of my family. My plans for the future are to attend Emory University to become a sports therapist.

Emma Montgomery 12th grade, Artesia High School Piñon in Chaves County Central Valley Electric Cooperative

With the whole family being home, I’ve been able to spend a lot more time with them, which I’m very thankful for. Next year, I will be attending Texas Tech University and majoring in agricultural communications. I hope to serve the agriculture industry by marketing, advertising, and designing for a major agriculture magazine or company.

Heidi Garcia 11th grade, Belen High School Veguita in Socorro County Socorro Electric Cooperative

During this time in quarantine, I’ve picked up new hobbies like writing and making bracelets, but just like everyone else, I’ve been binge-watching my favorite Netflix shows. Once I graduate from high school, my biggest dream would be to study at the Anglo American University in the Czech Republic. I want to travel, meet new people, and learn about different cultures. I want to major in business and come back to the U.S. and go to law school. I want to live in Denver, Colorado, because I love urban cities, especially Denver because it’s close enough to my family.

Helen Bright 11th grade, Quemado High School Between Pie Town and Quemado in Catron County Socorro Electric Cooperative

I have had lots of time to do some of my favorite things, like art and music. On top of that, our ewe had a lamb which she refused to take care of, so I also ended up taking care of a lamb. I also really enjoy the art of cosplay (costume play), when I have felt like quarantine was hard all I had to do was get dressed up, and in some ways, I felt better as it is a way for me to deal with the constant stress of life on my shoulders. For my future, I haven’t completely thought out everything I want; I don’t have some