Home / Media / News Releases

News Releases by Month

  • Conchas Fire Department to Conduct Training at Lake’s South Side Boat Ramp

    The Conchas Fire department will conduct vehicle operator training at the South Side Boat Ramp parking lot, Saturday March 21 and Saturday March 28, 2026, beginning at 8:00 am on the respective dates.

  • Abiquiu Lake to Host Annual Open House and Water Forecast Meeting March 31

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District is scheduled to host its annual Open House event Tuesday, March 31, 2026, starting at 6:00 pm at the Abiquiu Lake Visitor Center. The event is free and open to the public.

  • Rio Rancho Fire Rescue to hold boat training at Cochiti Lake

    Rio Rancho Fire and Rescue will be conducting on-the-water boat training at Cochiti Lake, N.M., March 11-13, 2026. While much of the training involves slower maneuvers, RRFR will also be conducting high speed maneuvers that will break the “no-wake” rule for Cochiti Lake.

  • Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works announces “Build Infrastructure, Not Paperwork” transformation initiative for the Army’s Civil Works program

    Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam R. Telle announced a major initiative, “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork,” for the Army’s Civil Works program, Feb. 23, 2026. “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork” will provide greater focus on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) core Civil Works missions, while minimizing non-core programs, direct funding to priority water resources projects that will provide the greatest benefits to the nation, shorten permitting timelines, and reduce or eliminate extraneous regulations and paperwork that slow USACE’s delivery of Civil Works projects and programs.

  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces publication of 2026 nationwide permits

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced Jan. 8, 2026, the publication of the 2026 nationwide permits in the Federal Register. The 56 reissued and one new nationwide permit in the final action are necessary for work in streams, wetlands and other waters of the United States under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899.

  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces finalization of nationwide permits

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced Jan. 7, 2026, that it will reissue 56 existing nationwide permits and issue one new permit for work in wetlands and other waters that are regulated by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. One existing permit will not be reissued.

  • U.S. Army Fort Wingate Depot Activity invites public comment on proposed building demolition

    The U.S. Army Fort Wingate Depot Activity (FWDA) is planning a project to investigate and remediate contamination under two existing buildings at FWDA. In accordance with 36 CFR § 800.6(a)(4), the Army is providing an opportunity for members of the public to express their views on resolving the adverse effects associated with the demolition of Buildings 005 and 006 at FWDA.

  • USACE staff at Conchas Lake to host annual Midwinter Eagle Count Jan. 16, 2026

    USACE staff at Conchas Lake will host their annual midwinter eagle survey, Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. The event is free and open to the public. Those interested in participating are asked to call the Conchas Lake Project Office at 575-868-2221 to sign up.

  • Cochiti Lake to host annual Midwinter Eagle Count Jan. 10, 2026

    Cochiti Lake will host their annual midwinter eagle survey on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. The event is free, open to the public and no pre-registration is required. Volunteers are asked to meet at the Cochiti Lake Visitor Center for registration beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Jan. 10, 2026.

  • Abiquiu Lake to host annual Midwinter Eagle Count Jan. 10, 2026

    USACE staff at Abiquiu Lake will host their annual midwinter eagle survey, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Volunteers are asked to meet at the Abiquiu Lake Visitor Center for registration beginning at 9:00 a.m. The Abiquiu Lake Visitor Center is located on Hwy 96, just 2 miles west of the Hwy 84 junction.