Albuquerque District News

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.

USACE-Albuquerque District welcomes 39th commander

Elizabeth Lockyear — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 22:42:50 GMT

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., -- Lt. Col. Matthew T. Miller assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of

USACE, Pueblo of Isleta sign Tribal partnership agreement for Pottery Mound cultural preservation study

Pentagon News — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 22:49:00 GMT

The Albuquerque District and the Pueblo of Isleta entered a partnership agreement to begin a cultural preservation study for the historic Pottery Mound site, June 26, 2024.

USACE, ABCWUA sign new water storage agreement for Abiquiu Reservoir

Pentagon News — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 18:46:15 GMT

The Albuquerque District signed a new water storage agreement for Abiquiu Reservoir with the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority, June 26.

USACE’s Albuquerque District hosts Tribal Nations Open House, talks big policy updates

Justin Graff — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 23:50:46 GMT

The Albuquerque District held a Tribal Nations Open House at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque, June 25. More than 30 representatives from 18 different Tribal Nations attended the event, which focused on strengthening partnerships and providing updates about recent policy changes and how USACE can apply those updates to better support Tribal Nations.

USACE leadership joins DTRA to celebrate official opening of new building at Kirtland

Elizabeth Lockyear — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 23:59:02 GMT

USACE-South Pacific Division and Albuquerque District leadership joined DTRA, KAFB, and Hensel Phelps Construction officials in officially opening the new DTRA Albuquerque multi-use building, June 12, 2024.

Nine USACE-Albuquerque District employees receive Steel, Bronze de Fleury Medals

Elizabeth Lockyear — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 00:40:45 GMT

One of the highest honors awarded in the U.S. Army Engineer Regiment is the de Fleury Medal. The medal honors and recognizes those individuals who have provided significant contributions to Army Engineering. The medal also emphasizes the history, customs, and traditions of the Corps of Engineers community. Recently nine district employees were recognized with a de Fleury Medal.

USACE completes Acequia restoration project in Northern New Mexico

Pentagon News — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 18:05:32 GMT

The Albuquerque District's Acequia Restoration and Rehabilitation program successfully completed project work for the Farmer’s Mutual Ditch Association in Farmington, N.M., April 12, 2024.

District presents 2023 annual report at Pecos River Commission meeting

Pentagon News — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 23:27:00 GMT

The Albuquerque District presented the Pecos River Basin report for 2023 at the annual meeting of the Pecos River Commission, April 9, 2024.

Albuquerque District hosts Business Opportunities Open House

Elizabeth Lockyear — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 00:59:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District hosted a Business Opportunities Open House (BOOH) at the Albuquerque Convention Center, March 21, 2024.

USACE-Albuquerque District observes National Engineer Week with several events throughout NM and Colorado

Pentagon News — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 19:37:00 GMT

The Albuquerque District participated in several National Engineer Week events across New Mexico and Colorado, Feb. 18-24, 2024. This year’s theme is “Welcome to the Future.”

Record turnout, eagle sightings during annual eagle surveys at two USACE lakes

Elizabeth Lockyear — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 22:50:00 GMT

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers staff at Abiquiu Lake, N.M., and John Martin Reservoir, Colo., recently held mid-winter bald eagle surveys where volunteers and USACE staff counted eagles to help get information on eagle trends, distribution, and habitat at each lake. A record turnout of approximately 100 volunteers spotted eight eagles during the annual event at Abiquiu Lake. 78 eagles were sighted at the event at John Martin Reservoir.

Kula wildfire survivor shares debris removal experience

Elizabeth Lockyear — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 22:37:00 GMT

KULA, Maui, Hawaiʻi, -- After losing everything in the Aug. 8, 2023, Hawaiʻi Wildfire, Thomas Liu decided to rebuild in Maui’s upcountry where he retired in the 2000s. “I want to share my story, so people in the future won't be afraid to look for help from FEMA and the Corps of Engineers,” said Liu.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers celebrates 75th anniversary of John Martin Dam

Elizabeth Lockyear — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 16:39:00 GMT

John Martin Dam and Reservoir recently celebrated it's 75-year diamond anniversary.

District's regulatory staff participates in Water Connectivity Workshop

Pentagon News — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 20:46:43 GMT

District regulatory staff recently attended a Water Connectivity Workshop in Espanola, New Mexico. The purpose of the workshop was to examine and discuss the benefits of removing low head dams and other stream channel crossings with an emphasis on improving channel connectivity and aquatic resource health.

NNSA Albuquerque Complex Project receives Dept. of Energy award

Elizabeth Lockyear — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 19:27:19 GMT

Department of Energy Deputy Secretary David Turk recognized the NNSA Albuquerque Complex Project with the department's Project Management Achievement Award for 2022 at an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C., April 12, 2023.

Albuquerque Facility Manager Joins the Corps’ Emergency Response Efforts for Maui Wildfires

Pentagon News — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 22:44:18 GMT

As the Maui Wildfires challenge local communities, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has mobilized its emergency response teams to provide critical support. Part of that effort is Melvin Jordan, a Logistics Planning and Response Team member and Facility Manager with the Albuquerque District as part of the USACE Logistics Activity.

Volunteers help improve Albuquerque District lakes on National Public Lands Day

Elizabeth Lockyear — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 21:55:00 GMT

Volunteers participated in events at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District lakes in observance of National Public Lands Day, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Albuquerque District Commander tours new Rio Rancho water tank

Pentagon News — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 20:57:00 GMT

Albuquerque District Commander Lt. Col. Jerre Hansbrough joined Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull and other USACE and Rio Rancho representatives for a walk-around tour of the city’s Water Tank #9, Aug. 9, 2023.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers signs agreement with Navajo Nation to improve speed, cost of future projects

Pentagon News — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 18:17:39 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-South Pacific Division and Navajo Nation signed an agreement intended to improve USACE’s support to Navajo Nation at Window Rock, Arizona, July 6.