Lyons, CO — As of today, the Postal Service will resume Post Office Box delivery to Lyons boxholders.

The window and retail services at the Lyons Post Office will reopen on Saturday from 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.   Many route deliveries are being made and will expand as infrastructure allows.

“We are thrilled to be returning to our Post Office,” said Lyons Postmaster Daphne Goodwin. “It’s been a difficult few weeks for our customers and our employees and we are very grateful to all of those who are making this homecoming a reality.”

Postal officials are advising those who still cannot access homes impacted by the floods to file a change of address to their current temporary location for a brief time.

Electronic change of addresses can be filed online at http://www.usps.com or by calling 1-800-ASK-USPS. (1-800-275-8777). Change of Address forms are also available at area Post Offices.

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