Albuquerque District News

More than 175 industry representatives attend USACE-Albuquerque District’s annual Business Opportunities Open House

Elizabeth Lockyear — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:33:00 GMT

The Albuquerque District hosted its annual Business Opportunities Open House at the Sid Cutter Pilot’s Pavilion at the Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque, N.M., Feb. 25, 2026. This year, more than 175 industry attendees representing approximately 145 companies participated in the networking and learning event.

Eagle surveys held at six USACE-Albuquerque District lakes in January

Elizabeth Lockyear — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 20:20:00 GMT

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers staff at six USACE-Albuquerque District lakes conducted midwinter eagle surveys in January. The surveys took place at Abiquiu, Cochiti, Conchas and Santa Rosa lakes in New Mexico, and Trinidad Lake and John Martin Reservoir in Colorado. A total of 49 bald and golden eagles were spotted this year at the lakes.

Meet Morgan Humphrey, water manager and amateur dog owner-handler

Elizabeth Lockyear — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 02:42:13 GMT

Morgan Humphrey is the Pecos and Arkansas River Basins coordinator in the USACE-Albuquerque

Two district lakes hold NPLD events

Pentagon News — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 21:13:00 GMT

USACE staff at Cochiti Lake, N.M., and John Martin Reservoir, Colo., gave volunteers the opportunity to give back to the public lands they love and utilize throughout the year through special projects for National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025.

Albuquerque District joins SSCAFCA, others for ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tortugas Arroyo Improvements Project

Pentagon News — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 20:08:17 GMT

Several USACE-Albuquerque District staff joined representatives from the Southern Sandoval County Arroyo Flood Control Authority, and local and state officials to cut the ribbon on the Tortugas Arroyo Improvements Project, Aug. 25, 2025.

Lloyd assumes command of South Pacific Division

Pentagon News — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 19:32:36 GMT

Brig. Gen. John P. Lloyd assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-South Pacific Division in a ceremony held Aug. 15, 2025, at the California State Railroad Museum in Sacramento, CA.

USACE-Albuquerque District joins SSCAFCA for ground-breaking on Upper Venada Arroyo Improvements Project

Pentagon News — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 16:34:53 GMT

USACE-Albuquerque District staff joined Southern Sandoval County Arroyo Flood Control Authority board members and staff to break ground on the Upper Venada Arroyo Improvements Project in Rio Rancho, N.M., Aug. 1, 2025.

New Fire Station officially opens on Kirtland Air Force Base

Pentagon News — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 14:57:56 GMT

Representatives from the Albuquerque District joined leaders from Kirtland Air Force Base and community members in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of Fire Station #3 at Kirtland AFB, June 13, 2025.

USACE-Albuquerque District and the Regina, N.M., Mutual Domestic Water Consumers Association sign environmental infrastructure agreement

Pentagon News — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 20:58:41 GMT

USACE-Albuquerque District Commander Lt. Col. Matthew Miller signed an environmental infrastructure agreement with Regina, N.M., Mutual Domestic Water Consumers Association Vice President Armand Hoffman at the Albuquerque District’s office, June 27, 2025.

Lasting Legacy: A Father and Son’s Role in Building, Maintaining Trinidad Dam

Elizabeth Lockyear — Mon, 12 May 2025 21:59:04 GMT

Louie and Rick Torres’s roots run deep in southern Colorado along the Purgatoire River and are intertwined with the history of Trinidad Dam. Louie helped build the dam back in the 1960s and 70s. Louie then worked on the dam's maintenance until his retirement, and his son continues to work at the dam.

Pottery Mound cultural preservation study kicks off with sponsor meeting

Elizabeth Lockyear — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 20:51:00 GMT

Recently the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District and the Pueblo of Isleta met for a kickoff meeting to begin a cultural preservation study of the pueblo’s historic Pottery Mound site. The Pottery Mound study is the first Tribal Partnership Program cultural resource preservation project within the Albuquerque District under recently updated guidelines.

USACE-Albuquerque District receives Army Safety and Occupational Health Star recognition

Elizabeth Lockyear — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 22:12:34 GMT

The Albuquerque District received the Army Safety and Occupational Health Star flag in a ceremony at the district’s headquarters, April 1, 2025. The district is the first district in USACE’s South Pacific Division to achieve this recognition.

Albuquerque District joins SSCAFCA, others for ground-breaking on Tortugas Arroyo Improvements Project

Elizabeth Lockyear — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 01:47:17 GMT

The Albuquerque District joined representatives from the Southern Sandoval County Arroyo Flood Control Authority, and local and state officials to celebrate the groundbreaking and start of construction on the Tortugas Arroyo Improvements Project, March 26, 2025.

USACE-Albuquerque District, Village of Cuba sign agreement for new water storage project

Elizabeth Lockyear — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 17:32:00 GMT

The Albuquerque District signed a project partnership agreement with the Village of Cuba N.M., March 24, 2025. The project intends to ensure adequate water distribution and storage for the village.

USACE-Albuquerque District hosts Business Opportunities Open House

Pentagon News — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 20:50:00 GMT

The Albuquerque District hosted its annual Business Opportunities Open House at the Sid Cutter Pilot’s Pavilion at the Balloon Fiesta Park, Feb. 20, 2025. The event focused on networking with industry to discuss the USACE mission, highlight current Albuquerque District priorities, and build commitment to support upcoming opportunities.

Bald vs Golden Eagles: What’s the difference?

Pentagon News — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 16:36:00 GMT

There are two main types of eagles counted during the annual eagle surveys: bald eagles and golden eagles. Here’s a breakdown of their similarities, differences, and how to tell which bird is which.

Albuquerque District’s Emergency Management Branch hosts Partnership Day

Pentagon News — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 22:48:45 GMT

The district’s Emergency Management Branch hosted a Partnership Day, Jan. 28, 2025, to educate emergency management officials with other agencies about how the USACE Emergency Management programs and authorizations operate and how to request USACE assistance after a disaster.

New Restroom Improves Campground Amenities at Cochiti Lake

Pentagon News — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 21:45:00 GMT

A new CXT pre-cast concrete restroom was installed at Cochiti Lake’s Juniper Loop campground in November 2024. The new facility was part of a sustainability package to update the campground with modern facilities.

Middle Venada Arroyo Water Arroyo Quality Facility Groundbreaking

Pentagon News — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 21:38:30 GMT

Albuquerque District Commander Lt. Col. Matthew Miller and other district employees joined officials from the Southern Sandoval County Arroyo Flood Control Authority, the city of Rio Rancho, N.M., and others to celebrate the groundbreaking and beginning of construction on the Middle Venada Arroyo Water Arroyo Quality Facility, Jan. 10, 2025.

Volunteers spot 80 eagles at five USACE lakes during eagle watch surveys in January

Elizabeth Lockyear — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 21:40:52 GMT

More than 110 volunteers joined Albuquerque District staff at five of their lakes – Abiquiu, Cochiti, and Santa Rosa lakes in New Mexico, and Trinidad Lake and John Martin Reservoir in Colorado – for midwinter eagle surveys in January 2025.