20 Mar 2020

Army Corps of Engineers adjusts lake operations amid health concerns

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District has announced changes to lake operations in New Mexico and Colorado amid health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic. USACE-Albuquerque District is taking measures throughout its lake offices to reduce risk to guests, volunteers and personnel.

13 Mar 2020

ACCESS TO COCHITI LAKE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District, announced March 13, 2020, that effective immediately the Cochiti Lake Visitor’s Center, recreation areas, and campgrounds are closed until further notice.

18 Sep 2019

Army Corps of Engineers waives fees, holds events on National Public Lands Day, Sept. 28

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced Sept. 18, 2019, that it will waive day use fees normally charged at boat launch ramps and swimming beaches at its recreation areas nationwide in recognition of National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 28.

30 Aug 2019

Cochiti Lake's Santa Cruz Day-Use Area closed to swimming due to blue-green algae

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Albuquerque District, announced today (Aug. 30, 2019) that effective immediately the Santa Cruz day-use area at Cochiti Lake is closed to swimming due to the presence of toxic blue-green algae in Cochiti Lake. The Cochiti Swim Beach remains closed.

22 Aug 2019

Cochiti Lake swim beach closed due to blue-green algae

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Albuquerque District, announced today (Aug. 22, 2019) that effective immediately the Cochiti swim beach is closed due to the presence of a toxic blue-green algae bloom in the lake. Other recreation areas remain open, including the boat ramps and the campgrounds. The closure will last until levels no longer pose an increased threat to humans and animals.

3 Jul 2019

Cochiti Lake swim beach open for 4th of July

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Albuquerque District, announced today that the swim beach at Cochiti Lake is open again after being closed due to a higher than normal spring runoff. The swim beach is scheduled to be open daily from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.

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.

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.

17 Sep 2018

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers waives fees on National Public Lands Day, Sept. 22

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has announced that it will waive day use fees, normally charged at boat launch ramps, and swimming beaches, at its recreation areas, nationwide, in recognition of National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 22. The Albuquerque District has also announced events open to the public that will be held at four of its New Mexico lakes on National Public Lands Day.

29 Jun 2017

USACE Albuquerque District Invites Public to Celebrate Independence Day at Corps Lakes

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Albuquerque District, invites the public to enjoy the upcoming Fourth of July weekend at one of our lakes and reservoirs in New Mexico and southern Colorado.