2022 Annual Photo Drive

These photos were submitted in the 2022 annual District employee photo drive. All photos were taken by District employees.

And the Winners are...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Bike lockers at the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) project, Oct. 8, 2021. Photo by Richard Banker.
COCHITI LAKE, N.M. -- A boat broke down on the lake late at night and had a spooky look while being towed to the dock, June 17, 2021. Photo by Karyn Matthews.
TRINIDAD DAM, Colo. -- This photo was taken just after the installation of a new sump pump and the replacement of packing glands in the Trinidad Dam Tower, Feb. 2, 2022. Photo by Joshua Ellison. This year, there was a two-way tie for second place.
COCHITI LAKE, N.M. -- Sunset at Cochiti Lake, Nov. 14, 2021. Photo by Karyn Matthews. This year, there was a two-way tie for second place.
ENGLEBRIGHT LAKE, Calif. -- While deployed to California on a debris mission in the aftermath of the Dixie Fire, Karyn Matthews visited Englebright Lake, Dec. 16, 2021. Englebright Lake is managed by the Sacramento District. Photo by Karyn Matthews.

2022 Photo Drive Entries

ABIQUIU LAKE, N.M. -- A portion of the shoreline along Abiquiu Lake is seen in this photo taken Dec. 20, 2021. Photo by Michael Kohler.
JOHN MARTIN RESERVOIR, Colo. -- A flock of ring-billed gulls take flight at John Martin Reservoir, in November 2021. Photo by Holly Garnett.
EL PASO, TEXAS – A plaque honors the mothers of ROTC cadets commissioned from the class of 1986 at the University of Texas, El Paso (UTEP). This photo was taken during National Engineers Week, Feb. 23, 2022. Photo by Capt. Robert Zebrowski.
JOHN MARTIN RESERVOIR, Colo. -- The sun vibrantly rises over John Martin Dam on a chilly winter morning, Jan. 8, 2022. Photo by Holly Garnett.
ABIQUIU LAKE, N.M. -- The sun sets at Abiquiu Lake, Dec. 16, 2021. Photo by Michael Kohler.
JOHN MARTIN RESERVOIR, Colo. -- A USACE park ranger searches a rock face near Hicklin Springs for hidden petroglyphs, Jan. 28, 2022. Photo by Holly Garnett.
EL PASO, TEXAS – Several plaques honor the ROTC cadets commissioned at the University of Texas, El Paso (UTEP). This photo was taken during National Engineers Week, Feb. 23, 2022. Photo by Capt. Robert Zebrowski.
CONCHAS LAKE, N.M. -- Anglers participate in an early morning bass fishing tournament at the South Dock, July 10, 2021. Photo by Nadine Carter.
CONCHAS LAKE, N.M. -- A cold day at Conchas! Ice starts to form around the edges of the lake, Feb. 22, 2021. Photo by Nadine Carter.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- The entrance of the new NNSA building is seen in this photo taken Jan. 15, 2022. Photo by Richard Banker.
LAKE CHARLES, LA -- While deployed to Louisiana in support of the Hurricane Laura response, Karyn Matthews saw many devastated properties, such as this one. Photo taken March 12, 2021. Photo by Karyn Matthews.
EL PASO, TEXAS – Capt. Robert Zebrowski located his mother’s name on the wall of UTEP ROTC cadets commissioned from the class of 1986 while recruiting for USACE on campus as part of the USACE-Albuquerque District's Engineer Roadshow during National Engineer Week. The captain and other Albuquerque District personnel were at UTEP to share about potential future employment opportunities with USACE during and after military service to the cadets and cadre on campus. (l-r): Stephanie Parra, deputy, Small Business Programs; Capt. Robert Zebrowski, project engineer; Sgt. 1st Class Julio Jurado, UTEP Senior Military Instructor; and one of the cadets in the UTEP ROTC program. Photo by Maj. Brett Fuller, Deputy District Commander.
EL PASO, TEXAS – Capt. Robert Zebrowski located his mother’s name on the wall of UTEP ROTC cadets commissioned from the class of 1986 while recruiting for USACE on campus as part of the USACE-Albuquerque District's Engineer Roadshow during National Engineer Week. The captain and other Albuquerque District personnel were at UTEP to share about potential future employment opportunities with USACE during and after military service to the cadets and cadre on campus. (l-r): Stephanie Parra, deputy, Small Business Programs; Capt. Robert Zebrowski, project engineer; Sgt. 1st Class Julio Jurado, UTEP Senior Military Instructor; and one of the cadets in the UTEP ROTC program. Photo by Maj. Brett Fuller, Deputy District Commander.
KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Earthwork is being done in preparation for a new fire station on base, Oct. 5, 2021. Photo by Richard Banker.
ABIQUIU LAKE, N.M. -- The sunset as viewed from the Abiquiu Vista Lake Trail at Abiquiu Lake, Dec. 8, 2021. Photo by Michael Kohler.
GREENVILLE, Calif. -- While deployed to California on a debris mission for the Dixie Fire, Karyn Matthews came across many devastated properties, including the remains of these two vehicles, Nov. 29, 2021. Photo by Karyn Matthews.

2022 Photo Drive Entries

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- The demolition of the old Nuclear Museum, Nov. 29, 2021. The museum was demolished to make room for the new DTRA administration building. Photo by Richard Banker.
ABIQUIU LAKE, N.M. -- A man fishes on the Rio Chama, downstream of Abiquiu Dam, Jan. 29, 2022. Photo by Michael Kohler.
ABIQUIU LAKE, N.M. -- Storm clouds roll in over Abiquiu Lake, January 2022, leaving a light dusting of snow behind. Photo by Kenneth Mueller.
TRINIDAD DAM, Colo. -- This photo was taken during the annual inspection of the conduit tunnel at Trinidad Dam, Jan. 19, 2022. Photo by Kim Falen.
ABIQUIU LAKE, N.M. -- A sunny afternoon in a canyon at Abiquiu Lake, Jan. 29, 2022. Photo by Michael Kohler.
JOHN MARTIN RESERVOIR, Colo. -- Albuquerque District Geotechnical crew with Vibracore drilling lake sediments, July 15, 2021. Adam Tew, Alex Norway, Matt Segora onboard the John Martin project boat driven by Job Licano. Photo by Chris Carroll.
JOHN MARTIN RESERVOIR, Colo. -- A pink sunrise over John Martin Reservoir's South Shore, Jan. 8, 2022. Photo by Holly Garnett.
JOHN MARTIN RESERVOIR, Colo. -- The Arkansas River is seen from atop John Martin Dam looking east, Oct. 8, 2021. Photo by Holly Garnett.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Footprints in the snow at the District Office, Feb. 17, 2022. Photo by Valerie Silva.
CONCHAS LAKE, N.M. -- A squirrel perches atop a dead tree to take in the view of the Juniper Day Use area, Sept. 18, 2021. Photo by Nadine Carter.
JEMEZ CANYON DAM, N.M. -- While cleaning out the trash rack at Jemez Dam, May 20, 2020, Scott Hamilton stopped for a break and captured this image. The sun is to the right and there is a swallow soaring off on the left. Photo by Scott Hamilton.
CONCHAS LAKE, N.M. -- A bumble bee is face deep in a yellow cholla cactus flower at the South Area Campground near the pavilion, June 6, 2021. Photo by Nadine Carter.
JOHN MARTIN RESERVOIR, Colo. -- A bald eagle perches in a tree overlooking Lake Hasty, Jan. 20, 2022. Photo by Chris Carroll.
CONCHAS LAKE, N.M. -- Tumbleweeds block the road across the dam, Dec. 1, 2021. Photo by Nadine Carter.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Construction workers work on the atrium in the NNSA complex, Jan. 15, 2022. Photo by Richard Banker.