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July 7, 2026

UPDATE: More USPS facilities move mail due to Aspen Acres Fire

Customers asked to retrieve mail and packages from alternate locations

Post Office locations in Coal Creek, Rockvale, Wetmore, Rye, Beulah, and Colorado City will temporarily relocate all services and customers’ mail due to evacuation orders and road closures caused by the Aspen Acres Fire. Customers whose mail delivery has been impacted can retrieve their mail from alternate USPS facilities.

“We are asking customers to pick up their mail at their earliest convenience and when it is safe to do so,” said Zachary Laux, a communications specialist for the Postal Service. “This will help these alternate facilities better manage the temporary increased parcel volumes.”

Customers of Rye Post Office, 8084 State Highway 165, Rye, CO, 81069, can retrieve their mail from:

Walsenburg Post Office
204 E 6th St., Walsenburg, CO 81089
Monday – Friday 9 AM – 5 PM
Saturday 10:30 AM – 1 PM

Customers of Beulah Post Office, 8867 Grand Ave, Beulah CO 81023, can retrieve their mail from:

Pueblo Sunset Post Office
3000 Wedgewood Dr, Pueblo CO 81005
Monday – Friday 9 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday 10:30 AM – 1 PM

Customers of Colorado City Post Office, 4490 Bent Brothers Blvd, Colorado City, CO 81019, can retrieve their mail from:

Pueblo Belmont Post Office
1025 E Us Highway 50 Byp, Pueblo CO 81001
Monday – Friday 9 AM – 5 PM
Saturday 9 AM – 12 PM

Customers of Coal Creek, Rockvale, and Wetmore Post Offices can pick up their mail from:

Florence Post Office
121 N Pikes Peak Ave, Florence, CO 81226
Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Saturday 9:30 AM – 12 PM

Customers can pick up their mail from these alternate facilities during normal business hours over the retail counter. Customers are reminded to present a valid photo ID.

We appreciate your patience during this time as we take safety precautions for our employees and customers.

(This is a developing situation and pick up locations may change)

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U.S. Postal Service Celebrates 250 Years

The United States Postal Service is an independent federal establishment, mandated to be self-financing and to serve every American community through the affordable, reliable and secure delivery of mail and packages to more than 170 million addresses six and often seven days a week. Overseen by a bipartisan Board of Governors, the Postal Service is celebrating its 250th year of service to customers amidst a network modernization plan aimed at restoring long-term financial sustainability, improving service, and maintaining the organization as one of America’s most valued and trusted brands.

The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

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