Waldo Canyon Fire forces changes to mail delivery

Colorado Springs – The spread of the Waldo Canyon fire has forced the Postal Service to relocate postal operations for affected customers to pick up their mail.

NEW: If you receive mail at the Air Force Academy, 80840, your mail will be available for pickup at Briargate Station, 8585 Criterion Dr. Hours of service are from 730 a.m. – 6 p.m, phone (719) 265-4409.

NEW: If you receive mail out of Rockrimmon Station, 80919/80949, mail will be available for pickup at Templeton Station, 4356 Montebello Dr. Hours are from 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m., (719) 266-6033.

NEW: If you receive mail out of North End Station, 80907, Holland Park, West Centennial and Garden of the Gods area, mail will be available for pickup at North End Station, 2940 N Prospect. Hours are from 730 a.m. – 530 p.m. (719) 473-5304.

CONTINUING: If you live in Green Mountain Falls, CO, 80819, mail pickup will be out of the Woodland Park, Tamarac Station, located at 900 Tamarac Parkway. Hours are from 9:00 -5:00, phone 719-686-0240.

CONTINUING: If you live in Cascade, CO, 80809, mail pickup will be at the Colorado Springs, West End Retail Unit, located at 204 S 25th St 80904. Hours are from 8:30-5:30, phone 719-473-6513.

CONTINUING: If you live in the Colorado Springs, Cedar Heights and Kissing Camel area, ZIP 80904, mail pickup will be at the Colorado Springs West End Retail Unit located at 204 S 25th St 80904. Hours are 8:30-5:30, phone 719-473-6513.

Future delivery decisions will be made after consulting with local emergency managers.

If there are further questions about your specific area, please call the appropriate number above for assistance.

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