Albuquerque District News Releases

Bell Ranch Rd at Conchas Lake to close for bridge inspection May 12

Press Operations — Wed, 06 May 2026 16:07:52 GMT

The bridge and roadway on Bell Ranch Rd. at Conchas Lake, N.M., will be closed from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, May 12, 2026, due to a dam bridge inspection. There will be no public access via the road across the dam during this time.

USACE staff at Conchas Lake to Host Earth Day Cleanup Volunteer Event April 25, 2026

Press Operations — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:29:06 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District staff at Conchas Lake, N.M., invite the public to an Earth Day Cleanup community volunteer event at the Conchas Lake. The cleanup will take place from 8:00 am to 10:00 am, Saturday, April 25, 2026.

Block release of water from Santa Rosa Reservoir scheduled to begin April 20, 2026

Press Operations — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:57:10 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District has scheduled a block release of water from Santa Rosa Reservoir, New Mexico, to start Monday, April 20, 2026, at 8:00 am.

Conchas Lake’s South Side Campground Transitions to Recreation.gov Website for all Campground Reservations Beginning April 15

Press Operations — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 22:04:20 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-managed South Side Campground at Conchas Lake, N.M., is transitioning from a “first-come, first-serve” basis to the use of www.recreation.gov for all campground reservations. This change does not apply to the N.M. State Parks-managed campgrounds at the lake.

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.

Conchas Fire Department to Conduct Training at Lake’s South Side Boat Ramp

Press Operations — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:22:35 GMT

The Conchas Fire department will conduct vehicle operator training at the South Side Boat Ramp parking lot, Saturday March 21 and Saturday March 28, 2026, beginning at 8:00 am on the respective dates.

Abiquiu Lake to Host Annual Open House and Water Forecast Meeting March 31

Press Operations — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:45:21 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District is scheduled to host its annual Open House event Tuesday, March 31, 2026, starting at 6:00 pm at the Abiquiu Lake Visitor Center. The event is free and open to the public.

Rio Rancho Fire Rescue to hold boat training at Cochiti Lake

Press Operations — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:24:00 GMT

Rio Rancho Fire and Rescue will be conducting on-the-water boat training at Cochiti Lake, N.M., March 11-13, 2026. While much of the training involves slower maneuvers, RRFR will also be conducting high speed maneuvers that will break the “no-wake” rule for Cochiti Lake.

Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works announces “Build Infrastructure, Not Paperwork” transformation initiative for the Army’s Civil Works program

Press Operations — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:07:00 GMT

Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam R. Telle announced a major initiative, “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork,” for the Army’s Civil Works program, Feb. 23, 2026. “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork” will provide greater focus on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) core Civil Works missions, while minimizing non-core programs, direct funding to priority water resources projects that will provide the greatest benefits to the nation, shorten permitting timelines, and reduce or eliminate extraneous regulations and paperwork that slow USACE’s delivery of Civil Works projects and programs.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces publication of 2026 nationwide permits

Press Operations — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:40:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced Jan. 8, 2026, the publication of the 2026 nationwide permits in the Federal Register. The 56 reissued and one new nationwide permit in the final action are necessary for work in streams, wetlands and other waters of the United States under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces finalization of nationwide permits

Press Operations — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 20:17:06 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced Jan. 7, 2026, that it will reissue 56 existing nationwide permits and issue one new permit for work in wetlands and other waters that are regulated by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. One existing permit will not be reissued.

U.S. Army Fort Wingate Depot Activity invites public comment on proposed building demolition

Press Operations — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:01:24 GMT

The U.S. Army Fort Wingate Depot Activity (FWDA) is planning a project to investigate and remediate contamination under two existing buildings at FWDA. In accordance with 36 CFR § 800.6(a)(4), the Army is providing an opportunity for members of the public to express their views on resolving the adverse effects associated with the demolition of Buildings 005 and 006 at FWDA.

USACE staff at Conchas Lake to host annual Midwinter Eagle Count Jan. 16, 2026

Press Operations — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 23:14:51 GMT

USACE staff at Conchas Lake will host their annual midwinter eagle survey, Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. The event is free and open to the public. Those interested in participating are asked to call the Conchas Lake Project Office at 575-868-2221 to sign up.

Cochiti Lake to host annual Midwinter Eagle Count Jan. 10, 2026

Press Operations — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 20:35:18 GMT

Cochiti Lake will host their annual midwinter eagle survey on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. The event is free, open to the public and no pre-registration is required. Volunteers are asked to meet at the Cochiti Lake Visitor Center for registration beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Jan. 10, 2026.

Abiquiu Lake to host annual Midwinter Eagle Count Jan. 10, 2026

Press Operations — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:34:27 GMT

USACE staff at Abiquiu Lake will host their annual midwinter eagle survey, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, 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. The Abiquiu Lake Visitor Center is located on Hwy 96, just 2 miles west of the Hwy 84 junction.

USACE staff at John Martin Reservoir to host annual Midwinter Eagle Count Jan. 9, 2026

Press Operations — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 20:44:00 GMT

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers staff at John Martin Reservoir will host their annual midwinter eagle survey, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. The event is free and open to the public.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers requests public comment for the Santa Rosa Lake Master Plan revision and Two Rivers Dam Master Plan Development

Press Operations — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:23:00 GMT

USACE-Albuquerque District is revising the Santa Rosa Lake and Two River Dam Master Plans (MP). An MP is the strategic land use management document that guides the comprehensive management and development of all recreational, natural, and cultural resources throughout the life of the water resource development project. It defines "how" it will manage the resources for public use and resource conservation. The current MP for Santa Rosa Lake, last approved in 1977, needs revision to address changes in regional land use, population, outdoor recreation trends, and the USACE management policy.

Abiquiu Lake wants your Christmas tree to help create fish habitat after the holidays

Press Operations — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:07:30 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers staff at Abiquiu Lake will join the Santa Fe National Forest and the Española, N.M., American Legion, to collect live-cut Christmas trees to sink in the lake to provide fish habitat. The trees will be collected Sat. Dec. 27, 2025, through Fri. Jan. 16, 2026.

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.

USACE-Albuquerque District invites volunteers to participate in National Public Lands Day events scheduled for Sat. Sept. 27, 2025.

Press Operations — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 15:21:14 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District invites the public to join in the annual tradition of public service by participating in National Public Lands Day events at Cochiti and Santa Rosa lakes in New Mexico, and John Martin Reservoir, Colorado, on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025.