9 Jul 2020

Army Corps of Engineers reports an increase in adult drowning at its lake and river projects this summer

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that more than 30 people lost their lives to drowning in June at lake and river projects the agency manages. The June statistics represent a 47 percent increase in drownings over the same time period last year. USACE also reported that nearly all the drowning victims were adult males between the ages of 18 and 85 and were not wearing a life jacket at the time of the drowning.

1 Jun 2020

Block release of water scheduled to begin from Santa Rosa Reservoir June 1, 2020

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District has scheduled a block release of water from Santa Rosa Lake starting Monday, June 1, 2020, at 8:00 am.

29 May 2020

USACE-Albuquerque District to expand phased reopening of lakes

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Albuquerque District announced May 29, 2020, that two USACE-managed lakes in New Mexico (Conchas and Santa Rosa lakes) have begun a phased reopening, and the boat ramp at Abiquiu Lake will be open as of May 30.

15 May 2020

USACE Albuquerque District lakes scheduled to begin phased reopening

USACE-Albuquerque District announced May 15, 2020, that USACE-managed lakes in New Mexico and southeastern Colorado are scheduled to begin the first part of a phased reopening. The initial reopening date will vary from lake to lake due to local and state conditions. See the news release for lake-specific information.

12 May 2020

USACE/NMSU Professionals Publish Joint Article

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and New Mexico State University professionals published a Joint Paper which was released on May 12, 2020. The article, Sustainability management of short-lived freshwater fish in human-altered ecosystems should focus on adult survival, was published by PLOS ONE, a nonprofit research publisher located in the United Kingdom.

5 May 2020

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to begin the public involvement process for the Conchas Lake Master Plan revision

The Albuquerque District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), is beginning the revision of the Conchas Lake Master Plan. All members of the public are encouraged to submit written comments and suggestions before June 22, 2020.

20 Mar 2020

Army Corps of Engineers adjusts lake operations amid health concerns

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.  – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District has announced changes to

20 Mar 2020

Army Corps of Engineers modifying operations at recreation areas due to Coronavirus

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it has begun the orderly shutdown of all USACE-managed campgrounds to protect against the further spread of coronavirus disease 2019. Visitor centers, beaches, special events, and USACE-sponsored events such as shore sweeps, interpretive programs, Kids to Parks Day, Earth Day events, public meetings and other public gatherings at all USACE-managed sites and facilities have also been closed and/or put on hold until further notice.  

13 Mar 2020

ACCESS TO COCHITI LAKE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District, announced March 13, 2020, that effective immediately the Cochiti Lake Visitor’s Center, recreation areas, and campgrounds are closed until further notice.

13 Mar 2020

Abiquiu Lake open house and water forecast meeting cancelled

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has cancelled an open house for the public at the Abiquiu Lake Visitor Center, originally scheduled to be held Wednesday, March 18, 2020.