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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

District’s leadership development class develops outreach tool in English and Navajo

Elizabeth Lockyear — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 22:25:00 GMT

Each year students in the district’s Leadership Development Program work on a project that both benefits the district and allows the LDP student team to incorporate and apply the new leadership skills they have learned in the program. In 2024, the students developed engaging and accessible audio content highlighting the missions of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District.

Volunteers help improve Albuquerque District lakes on National Public Lands Day

Elizabeth Lockyear — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 22:12:32 GMT

More than 85 volunteers participated in events at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District lakes in observance of National Public Lands Day, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.

Volunteers observe National Public Lands Day at Albuquerque District lakes

Elizabeth Lockyear — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 23:46:00 GMT

Volunteers participated in events at several U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District lakes in observance of National Public Lands Day, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021.

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.