Postal Services Resume Following South Fork and Salt Fires
In the wake of the devastating South Fork and Salt fires, which have scorched over 25,000 acres and disrupted daily life in Ruidoso and surrounding areas, the United States Postal Service has announced the reopening of local post offices. Effective immediately, residents can once again access full postal services at several locations, providing a much-needed return to normalcy for the community.
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced that the following post offices are now open for full operations after temporary closures due to the South Fork and Salt fires:
Alto Post Office
Address: 100 Sun Valley Road, Alto, NM 88312
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Hollywood Post Office
Address: 25959 US Highway 70, Ruidoso, NM 88345
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Ruidoso Post Office
Address: 1090 Mechem Drive, Ruidoso, NM 88345
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Ruidoso Downs Post Office
Address: 26336 US Highway 70, Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346
Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The South Fork and Salt fires, which began on June 17, have burned over 25,000 acres, prompted evacuations, and impacted approximately 1,400 structures as of Monday, June 24.
The USPS stated that delivery services will resume "except for within burn areas as directed by local authorities." Customers residing in burn areas can pick up their mail at the respective post office by presenting a photo ID for verification.
For further updates and information, stay tuned to the Village of Ruidoso municipal website newsfeed and South Fork Fire and Salt Fire Information Hub.
