Post Office made of straw — Corrales, NM

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STRAWS

In Corrales, NM, in 1999, a new Post Office was built with more than 900 bales of straw as insulation. The Post Office is still standing strong and saving energy — a proud testament to the Postal Service’s longstanding history of sustainable practices.

* | Tags: Fun facts USPS Fact #1097 | May 15, 2026
Window inside office shows the straw

Corrales NM Post Office