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.

20 May 2015

Enjoy America’s Waterways, Play It Safe and Return Home Alive

Before you head out for a day on or near the water this Memorial Day weekend, the Albuquerque District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers encourages you to make sure you have life jackets for everyone and that they are worn.

29 Aug 2014

The Albuquerque District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Shares Water Safety Tips for Labor Day Holiday

It’s almost time to say goodbye to summer. If you’ll be spending the weekend on or around the water this Labor Day, the Albuquerque District, USACE urges you to remember these safety tips.

6 Jun 2014

COCHITI LAKE SWIM BEACH REOPENS

The swim beach at Cochiti Lake will re-open Saturday, June 7, 2014, after being closed for construction purposes.

25 Jun 2013

Enjoy Your Holiday, Play It Safe and Return Home Alive

Drowning is a leading cause of accidental death, yet the number of deaths by drowning could be reduced drastically if everyone would wear a life jacket. Statistics show that 89 percent of those who drown at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lakes and rivers may have survived if they had worn a life jacket.