23 May 2019

Cochiti swim beach to reopen for Memorial Day weekend

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Albuquerque District, announced today that the swim beach at the lake will reopen for Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 25 to Monday, May 27, 2019, from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm. The swim beach will then be closed Tuesday, May 28, 2019.

15 May 2019

Block release of water begins from Santa Rosa Reservoir

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Albuquerque District, began a block release of water from Santa Rosa Lake, Monday, May 13, 2019.

13 May 2019

Fishing heating up at John Martin Reservoir as new reservation system awaits campers

A few weeks ago, staff at Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s John Martin Reservoir State Park watched as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers opened the gates on the massive 70-year-old dam for the first time since Nov. 1. This is big news to anglers who covet fishing in the stilling basin at the base of the structure. [Editor's Note: This news release is from Colorado Parks & Wildlife]

7 May 2019

USACE conducts annual bridge inspection at Conchas Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Albuquerque District, will be conducting an annual bridge inspection on Conchas' main dam, May 15-16, 2019. Drivers can expect temporary road closures across the main dam from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, May 15-16, 2019.

3 May 2019

Day-use recreation areas at Cochiti Lake closed due to high water

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Albuquerque District, announced today that some of the day-use areas at the lake – including the Cochiti swim beach – are closed due to high water levels.

29 Apr 2019

High flows anticipated along Rio Chama, Rio Grande this spring

The Albuquerque District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), anticipates extended high flow conditions along the Rio Chama downstream of Abiquiu Dam and along the Rio Grande downstream of Cochiti Dam through the spring of 2019.

11 Mar 2019

Colorado and Kansas sign historic agreement for a permanent water supply at CPW’s John Martin Reservoir State Park

A 40-year deadlock between Colorado and Kansas has been resolved with the signing of a historic agreement that will provide a new source of water for a permanent fish and wildlife conservation pool in John Martin Reservoir. [Editor's Note: This news release is from Colorado Parks & Wildlife]

6 Mar 2019

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Hosts Open House & Water Forecast Meeting at Abiquiu Lake

ABIQUIU LAKE, N.M. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers of Abiquiu Lake will host an Open House for

28 Dec 2018

Midwinter Bald Eagle Watch at Abiquiu Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Abiquiu Lake will host its annual Midwinter Eagle Watch event Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The event is open to the public; volunteers will meet at the Abiquiu Lake Visitor Center at 9:00 a.m.

6 Nov 2018

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

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,800 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of Veterans Day, November 11 and 12.