The United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced that it will no longer proceed with plans to transfer mail processing operations from Cheyenne to Denver and from Casper to Billings, Montana.
Instead, local mail processing will continue at the existing facilities in Wyoming.
Originally, the USPS had planned to shift mail processing for these locations as part of its broader Delivering for America initiative, aimed at increasing efficiency and cutting costs. However, in a statement issued on Feb. 21, the agency confirmed that it will keep certain mail processing operations in Cheyenne and Casper.
“This means that mail being delivered from one address in Casper to another will not leave the region for processing,” the USPS stated.
The same applies to Cheyenne.
To support this decision, the USPS plans to invest $5.7 million in the Casper facility and $3.5 million in the Cheyenne facility. These funds will be used to enhance mail and package processing, improve technology, and modernize the facilities, including upgrades such as better lighting and renovated employee spaces.
“This investment goes beyond just enhancing the work environment for our employees,” said Postmaster General Louis DeJoy. “It’s about equipping the facility with the necessary technology and resources to deliver top-notch service to the local community for the foreseeable future.”
The USPS emphasized that no job losses are expected as a result of this change.
Wyoming lawmakers have been actively working to prevent the relocation of mail processing operations. The POSTAL Act, introduced by Wyoming’s congressional delegation, aims to prevent the closure, consolidation, or downgrading of mail processing centers if such actions would leave a state without a processing facility.
Senator John Barrasso praised the USPS decision, calling it a “lifeline” for Wyoming residents, particularly in rural areas. Representative Harriet Hageman also welcomed the move but noted that “challenges remain” and vowed to continue pushing legislation to secure mail processing in Wyoming.
While the USPS’s revised plan keeps local mail processing in Wyoming, broader concerns remain about the future of the agency’s Delivering for America strategy. The plan has faced criticism for its potential impact on rural mail service, with some arguing that projected cost savings may not outweigh the negative effects on delivery times.
With input from Wyoming Public Media, Wyoming Tribune Eagle, and Buffalo Bulletin.
