Albuquerque District News Releases

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks public comments on potential future changes to the nationwide permits

Press Operations — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced on March 16 that it is seeking input from all interested parties on ways to increase the efficiency of the nationwide permit program.

Water release from Abiquiu Reservoir scheduled to begin Nov. 30, 2025

Press Operations — Sat, 29 Nov 2025 03:35:15 GMT

The USACE-Albuquerque District has scheduled a water release from Abiquiu Reservoir, N.M., to begin Nov. 30 and end Dec. 17, 2025. The water will be delivered to Elephant Butte Reservoir by the end of December 2025.

Increased release of water scheduled to begin from Abiquiu Dam Dec. 17, 2024

Press Operations — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 18:28:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Albuquerque District, announced today that it has scheduled an increase in the release of water from Abiquiu Dam to start Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024.

Abiquiu Lake to host annual Midwinter Eagle Count Jan. 11, 2025

Press Operations — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:25:00 GMT

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers staff at Abiquiu Lake will host their annual midwinter eagle survey, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. No pre-registration is required, and all are welcome to participate.

Public meeting to discuss future of Conchas Lodge scheduled for Dec. 11, 2024

Press Operations — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:29:00 GMT

The Corps has scheduled a virtual public meeting for Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, beginning at 6:00 p.m., to discuss the status and future of the Conchas Lodge at Conchas Lake, N.M.

U.S. Army Fort Wingate Depot Activity announces public interest survey for participation in re-activating a Restoration Advisory Board

Press Operations — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 00:05:28 GMT

The U.S. Army Fort Wingate Depot Activity (FWDA) is conducting a survey to determine if there is enough public interest to re-activate the FWDA Restoration Advisory Board (RAB). The RAB provides a public venue for citizens to provide input on the decisions that are made by the Army to clean up the installation and meet the permit requirements.

Abiquiu Lake’s National Public Lands Day volunteer event scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024

Press Operations — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 15:49:09 GMT

USACE-Albuquerque District staff at Abiquiu Lake will host a National Public Lands Day event where the public can volunteer to help improve their public lands, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. The event is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. and end at 2:00 p.m. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. at Group Shelter 3, by the boat ramp.

USACE’s Santa Rosa Lake office recruiting volunteers for National Public Lands Day event scheduled for Sept. 28, 2024

Press Operations — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 22:30:16 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District at Santa Rosa Lake, N.M., is recruiting volunteers for its annual National Public Lands Day (NPLD) event scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.

Water Managers continue to respond to sediment plug on Rio Chama

Press Operations — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 21:57:00 GMT

The Office of the State Engineer and the Interstate Stream Commission, along with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the Bureau of Reclamation, continue to work closely together to manage Rio Grande water operations and establish a channel for the river after a sediment plug formed in the Rio Chama following an intense rainfall on June 20.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District Welcomes 39th District Commander

Press Operations — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 20:53:00 GMT

Lt. Col. Matthew T. Miller assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District from Lt. Col. Jerre V. Hansbrough during a formal change of command ceremony July 18, 2024, at the Balloon Fiesta Park Golf & Event Center.

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

Press Operations — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 16:42:30 GMT

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District and the Pueblo of Isleta

USACE, ABCWUA sign new water storage agreement for Abiquiu Reservoir

Press Operations — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 02:11:53 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District signed a new water storage agreement for Abiquiu Reservoir with the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority, June 26.

Block release of water scheduled to begin from Santa Rosa Reservoir May 13, 2024

Press Operations — Wed, 08 May 2024 18:16:00 GMT

The Albuquerque District announced today that it has scheduled a block release of water from Santa Rosa Lake, N.M., to start Monday, May 13, 2024, at 8:00 am.

Camping fees at Abiquiu and Cochiti lake campgrounds to increase April 15

Press Operations — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 23:29:00 GMT

Camping fees at Abiquiu Lake and Cochiti Lake campgrounds will increase for the 2024 recreation season, starting April 15, 2024.

Cochiti Lake to host On-Water Powerboat training course April 7-8, wakes possible on the lake

Press Operations — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 16:28:13 GMT

As part of the 2024 International Boating and Water Safety Summit (IBWSS) conference, Cochiti Lake will host the National Safe Boating Council’s (NSBC) Boat Control On-Water Training Course, April 7-8, 2024.

First five-year review of safety measures at Former Kirtland Demolition Bombing Range has been completed

Press Operations — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 20:12:25 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces the completion of a CERCLA five-year review of the Former Kirtland Air Force Base Demolition Bombing Range Munitions Response Site in Cibola County, N.M. The property is now part of the El Malpais National Monument.

Boat ramp at Abiquiu Lake to temporarily close for construction

Press Operations — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 23:53:00 GMT

The main boat ramp at Abiquiu Lake, N.M., is scheduled to temporarily close beginning the evening of Feb. 23 through March 1, 2024, due to construction.

Abiquiu Lake to host annual Midwinter Eagle Count Jan. 6

Press Operations — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 18:18:54 GMT

USACE staff at Abiquiu Lake, NM, will host their annual midwinter eagle survey, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Volunteers are asked to meet at the Abiquiu Lake Visitor Center for registration beginning at 9:00 a.m.

USACE to implement $5 general day use fee beginning January 1st

Press Operations — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 23:20:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District will begin charging a $5 fee for general day use at Abiquiu Lake, N.M., beginning Jan. 1, 2024.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District to hold events for National Public Lands Day, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023

Press Operations — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 22:31:00 GMT

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District invites the public to