With a history as colorful as the buildings that line its streets, Springer finds its beginnings in the turbulent days of the Maxwell Land Grant, when the Utes and Apaches roamed the territory, and trappers, prospectors, buffalo hunters, cattlemen, and outlaws sought their fortunes all across the land. Located six miles west of the Santa Fe Trail Rock Crossing of the Canadian River, midway between the Point of Rocks and Wagon Mound, which are two well known landmarks even today.

Springer is home to 1,262 residents (1990), while Colfax County is home to 12,925 (1990). At an altitude of 5857 feet, Springer's climate is pleasantly comfortable. Summer days are warm with cool nights and winters are moderate.