Help Gypsum Secure a Better USPS Facility
Gypsum has been working with the United States Postal Service for more than seven years to secure a modern, safe, and functional post office that meets the needs of our growing community. With nearly 10,000 residents today—up from about 1,000 when the current building was constructed—the existing facility is no longer able to support Gypsum’s needs.
Despite years of progress, formal approvals, and a fully negotiated lease for a new 9,000‑square‑foot facility on Highway 6, USPS recently declined to move forward. The agency has shifted toward exploring renovations of the current site, even though USPS’s own internal evaluation—completed through the “alternate quarters” process—previously determined that expanding the existing building would not meet operational requirements or future community growth.
Gypsum has been proactive, patient, and collaborative throughout the process. But now, we need your help to keep momentum alive.
The Town, USPS staff, and independent reports all agree: the current facility is inadequate. Issues include:
- Overwhelming parking and traffic problems — Only 12 customer parking spaces exist today. Satellite images show 30 or more vehicles crowding the lot, with several parked illegally.
- Safety hazards — A vehicle crashed through the main entrance in July 2025.
- Severe interior congestion — Hallways and windows are blocked by storage cabinets, creating cramped and inefficient service areas.
- General disrepair — Worn flooring, cluttered foyers, general maintenance and cleanliness issues and inadequate workspace for staff.
- No room to grow — Gypsum is the fastest‑growing municipality in Eagle County. Future demand will outpace any renovation of the current site.
These problems affect you, your neighbors, and our hardworking local USPS employees—who do their absolute best in a facility that no longer supports modern postal operations.
Between 2019 and 2025, the Town and USPS worked jointly through every required approval step:
- completion of site analysis
- environmental assessments
- public comment periods (2022–2023)
- design collaboration
- lease finalized and signed by the property developer in September 2025
The Highway 6 site was designed as a modern logistics hub with:
- 9,000 square feet of service area
- 70+ parking spaces (including 11 dedicated for USPS)
- improved loading and circulation
- highly favorable lease terms, including rent reductions, free rent, and landlord snow removal services
This was the solution Gypsum has worked toward for years—and what our growing community requires.
Beginning in late 2025, USPS cited:
- high internal cost concerns
- a need for additional internal review
- and an interest in exploring expansion of the current site, despite previous findings that expansion would be insufficient and less cost‑effective in the long term
The Town has repeatedly asked USPS to:
- pause the proposed renovation
- explain their operational and financial constraints
- discuss realistic alternatives
- consider collaborative solutions to reduce cost
So far, USPS has not provided the clarity needed to move forward.
Our Congressional Delegation Has Been Strong Partners
We want to be very clear:
Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper, and Representatives Neguse and Hurd have been extremely helpful.
They issued formal inquiries, pushed USPS for answers, and continue to advocate for Gypsum residents. They are not the obstacle—USPS leadership is.
But to apply stronger pressure, they need more stories from real residents.
You can email or call any of the offices below to briefly share your experience and express your support for building a new postal facility in Gypsum:
Senator Michael Bennet
Website: bennet.senate.gov
Phone: (202) 224‑5852
Senator John Hickenlooper
Website: hickenlooper.senate.gov
Phone: (202) 224‑5941
Congressman Joe Neguse
Website: neguse.house.gov
Phone: (202) 225‑2161
Congressman Jeff Hurd
Website: hurd.house.gov
Phone: (202) 225‑4676
What to Say
You can keep it short and simple. Here’s a sample message:
“Hello, my name is [first name], and I live in Gypsum. I wanted to share my experience with USPS service in our town. [Describe your issue briefly—delivery delays, lost packages, safety concerns, overcrowding, etc.] I support the Town of Gypsum’s efforts to get a modern postal facility that meets the needs of our growing community, and I hope USPS will move forward with a solution that addresses these long‑standing problems. Thank you for advocating for us.”
Why This Matters
When multiple residents speak up, it gives our delegation the public backing they need to press USPS for real action. Congressional offices use constituent stories to demonstrate community impact and urgency—and that pressure can make all the difference.
Your voice adds weight.
Your experience adds credibility.
And together, we can help bring a safer, more efficient, better‑equipped USPS facility to Gypsum.
We Need Your Voice
Share Your USPS Experience
To help our delegation push USPS to deliver the facility Gypsum deserves, the Town is gathering short resident stories about:
- long delivery delays
- lost or mishandled packages
- extended post office wait times
- business or medical impacts
- parking or safety issues at the current site
These real, human experiences make a powerful case that data alone cannot.
We also want to emphasize:
We strongly support our local USPS workers.
The issues described here are not their fault—they work hard every day within an outdated, overburdened facility. A new building would benefit residents and USPS staff.
How You Can Participate
We’re looking for 5–10 residents willing to share short (30–40 second) on‑camera stories.
If you prefer not to be interviewed in person, you may submit a brief self‑recorded video.
Your story will be included in the Town’s advocacy materials shared directly with congressional offices.
To participate, contact:
Kyndal Emerick
Communications & Marketing Coordinator
Email: kyndal@townofgypsum.com
Phone: 970-524-1738