19 Dec 2023

Abiquiu Lake to host annual Midwinter Eagle Count Jan. 6

USACE staff at Abiquiu Lake, NM, will host their annual midwinter eagle survey, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, 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.

18 Dec 2023

USACE to implement $5 general day use fee beginning January 1st

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District will begin charging a $5 fee for general day use at Abiquiu Lake, N.M., beginning Jan. 1, 2024.

21 Sep 2021

Portions of Cochiti Lake to be closed during permitted special event, Sept. 22-24, 2021

The Albuquerque District has announced that portions of Cochiti Lake will be closed due to a permitted special event, Sept. 22-24, 2021.

20 Sep 2021

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to hold events for National Public Lands Day, Sept. 25, 2021

The Albuquerque District welcomes volunteers to continue the annual tradition of public service by participating in this year’s National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 25. See the news release for all the information on events at USACE-Albuquerque District lakes.

21 Dec 2020

Cochiti Lake to reopen January 4, 2021

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Albuquerque District announced Dec. 21, 2020, that Cochiti Lake is scheduled to reopen for day use beginning Jan. 4, 2021.

22 Sep 2020

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to hold events for National Public Lands Day, Sept. 26, 27

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District welcomes volunteers to continue the annual tradition of public service by participating in this year’s National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 26. See below for information on events in the USACE-Albuquerque District.

14 Aug 2020

Potential Blue-Green Algae detected at Abiquiu Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Albuquerque District, has detected signs of a potentially toxic Blue-Green Algae bloom at the lake. Warning signs are posted at the lake’s public access points.

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.

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.