USACE staff at six district lakes conducted midwinter eagle surveys in January. A total of 49 bald and golden eagles were spotted this year at the lakes, including these three eagles at John Martin Reservoir, Jan. 14.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today, Jan. 8, 2026, the publication of the 2026 nationwide permits in the Federal Register. The 56 reissued and one new nationwide permit in the final action are necessary for work in streams, wetlands and other waters of the United States under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899.

View of Conchas Dam from a boat on the lake, fall 2024. Photo by Prakash Kaini. This photo received the Commander's Choice Award in the district's annual 2025 photo drive! Click the link below to view all of this year's photos.

Two Albuquerque District employees conduct the annual inspection on the Galisteo Dam conduit, May 8, 2025. Photo by Prakash Kaini. This photo placed first in the district's annual 2025 photo drive! Click the link below to view all of this year's photos.