Albuquerque District News

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.

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.

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, SSCAFCA sign PPA for construction of Tortugas Arroyo Improvements Project

Elizabeth Lockyear — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 17:49:00 GMT

The Albuquerque District entered into an agreement with the Southern Sandoval County Arroyo Flood Control Authority to provide federal support for the construction of the Tortugas Arroyo Improvements Project, Dec. 16, 2024.

District, SSCFCA sign Project Partnership Agreement to protect Rio Grande water

Pentagon News — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:56 GMT

The Albuquerque District signed a Project Partnership Agreement with the Southern Sandoval County Flood Control Authority to provide federal support for a project in Rio Rancho, N.M., designed to protect Rio Grande water.

Beekeeping at Trinidad Lake and Dam

Ronnie Schelby — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 22:35:23 GMT

The staff at Trinidad has recently added bee-keeping to their list of ongoing projects. This beekeeping venture is the brainchild of Kyle Sisco, natural resources specialist, Trinidad Lake.

Shoreline Habitat Improvement Project at USACE Albuquerque District’s John Martin Reservoir

Laura Nelson — Mon, 18 May 2020 22:33:42 GMT

John Martin Reservoir has a small nesting population of piping plovers and interior least terns. Both are endangered species and this directed a need for habitat improvement.