29 May 2025

Cochiti Lake Boating Training by New Mexico State Parks

New Mexico State Parks is scheduled to conduct on-the-water boat training at Cochiti Lake, June 11-13, 2025.

22 May 2025

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District encourages the public to be safe around the water this summer

As thousands of visitors plan trips to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District’s lakes during the 2025 recreation season, the Albuquerque District wants to remind the public about why it’s important to practice water safety in, on and around open water.

28 Mar 2025

Some of Abiquiu Lake Recreation Area to close for the season

ABIQUIU, N.M. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District announced today that beginning

12 Mar 2025

USACE-Albuquerque District to host water forecast open house at Abiquiu Lake, March 17

USACE-Albuquerque District staff will host its annual open house event, Monday, March 17, 2025, starting at 6:00 p.m. at the Abiquiu Lake Project Office. The event is free and open to the public.

26 Feb 2025

Flow rates, water levels downstream of Cochiti Dam return to normal with no damage observed along channel

The Albuquerque District announced today, Feb. 26, 2025, that the flow rate and water levels downstream of Cochiti Dam have returned to normal after an unintended water release from the dam caused fluctuations in the Rio Grande channel yesterday.

25 Feb 2025

Unintended water release from Cochiti Dam – No impacts anticipated outside of the river channel

The Albuquerque District announced today, Feb. 25, that an unintended water release from Cochiti Dam may increase flood risk on the Rio Grande in the river channel, riverbanks, and floodway. Cochiti Dam is functioning properly and is not compromised in any way.

27 Jan 2025

Cochiti Lake temporarily closed due to unsafe ice conditions

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers staff at Cochiti Lake announced Jan. 27, 2025, that the lake is temporarily closed until further notice due to unsafe ice conditions.

3 Jan 2025

John Martin Reservoir to host Midwinter Eagle Count Jan. 10, 2025

USACE staff at John Martin Reservoir will host their annual midwinter eagle survey at the reservoir, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. The event is free and open to the public.

3 Jan 2025

Santa Rosa Lake to host Midwinter Eagle Count Jan. 15, 2025

USACE staff at Santa Rosa Lake will host a midwinter eagle survey at the lake, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. The event is free and open to the public and no previous experience is required.

3 Jan 2025

Cochiti Lake to host annual Midwinter Eagle Count Jan. 11, 2025

USACE staff at Cochiti Lake will host a midwinter eagle survey at the lake, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. No pre-registration is required, and all are welcome to participate.