U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Command Sgt. Maj. Douglas Galick visited the district in early April 2025 to meet with staff and get an on-the-ground look at the district’s missions and functions. While visiting, he spoke with personnel at the district headquarters, Cochiti Lake Office, and White Sands Missile Range.

The Albuquerque District received the Army Safety and Occupational Health Star flag in a ceremony, April 1, 2025. The Albuquerque District is the first district in USACE’s South Pacific Division to achieve this recognition.

The Albuquerque District joined representatives from the Southern Sandoval County Arroyo Flood Control Authority, and local and state officials to celebrate the groundbreaking and start of construction on the Tortugas Arroyo Improvements Project, March 26, 2025.

Denny Herrera, left, mayor, Village of Cuba, N.M., and Lt. Col. Matthew Miller, USACE-Albuquerque District commander, sign a project partnership agreement for a new water storage project at the Village Administrative Office, March 24, 2025.

The Albuquerque District hosted its annual Business Opportunities Open House Feb. 20, 2025. The event focused on networking with industry to discuss the USACE mission, highlight current Albuquerque District priorities, and build commitment to support upcoming opportunities.

This edition highlights proactively considering the environment and acting accordingly, in support of Environmental Operating Principle #2.