8 Nov 2019

Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Veterans Day

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,850 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2019.

18 Sep 2019

Army Corps of Engineers waives fees, holds events on National Public Lands Day, Sept. 28

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced Sept. 18, 2019, that it will waive day use fees normally charged at boat launch ramps and swimming beaches at its recreation areas nationwide in recognition of National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 28.

5 Sep 2019

Block release of water scheduled to begin from Santa Rosa Reservoir

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Albuquerque District, has scheduled a block release of water from Santa Rosa Lake to start Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 8:00 am.

30 Aug 2019

Cochiti Lake's Santa Cruz Day-Use Area closed to swimming due to blue-green algae

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Albuquerque District, announced today (Aug. 30, 2019) that effective immediately the Santa Cruz day-use area at Cochiti Lake is closed to swimming due to the presence of toxic blue-green algae in Cochiti Lake. The Cochiti Swim Beach remains closed.

22 Aug 2019

Cochiti Lake swim beach closed due to blue-green algae

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Albuquerque District, announced today (Aug. 22, 2019) that effective immediately the Cochiti swim beach is closed due to the presence of a toxic blue-green algae bloom in the lake. Other recreation areas remain open, including the boat ramps and the campgrounds. The closure will last until levels no longer pose an increased threat to humans and animals.

15 Aug 2019

Portions of Abiquiu Lake reopened

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Albuquerque District, announced today that the lake has reopened except for swimming along the Cerrito Recreation Area shoreline. Open areas include the boat ramp and land areas within the Cerrito Day-Use Recreation Area. However, the swim beach is still closed and swimming along the Cerrito shoreline is not allowed due to the presence of a toxic blue-green algae bloom.

14 Aug 2019

Access to Abiquiu Lake closed due to blue-green algae

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Albuquerque District, announced today that effective immediately the Cerrito Day-Use Recreation Area, at Abiquiu Lake, N.M., including the boat ramp and the swim beach, are closed after tests showed the presence of a blue-green algae bloom in the reservoir.

3 Jul 2019

Block release of water scheduled to begin from Santa Rosa Reservoir

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Albuquerque District, has scheduled a block release of water from Santa Rosa Lake to start Sunday, July 7, 2019, at 8:00 am.

3 Jul 2019

Cochiti Lake swim beach open for 4th of July

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Albuquerque District, announced today that the swim beach at Cochiti Lake is open again after being closed due to a higher than normal spring runoff. The swim beach is scheduled to be open daily from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.

20 Jun 2019

After near tragedy, railroad trestle is immediately and permanently off limits to public access in John Martin Reservoir State Wildlife Area

Restrictions on public access to the railroad trestle bridge in the John Martin Reservoir State Wildlife Area will be strictly enforced after a recent near-tragedy involving a passenger train and two anglers.