26 Feb 2025

Flow rates, water levels downstream of Cochiti Dam return to normal with no damage observed along channel

The Albuquerque District announced today, Feb. 26, 2025, that the flow rate and water levels downstream of Cochiti Dam have returned to normal after an unintended water release from the dam caused fluctuations in the Rio Grande channel yesterday.

25 Feb 2025

Unintended water release from Cochiti Dam – No impacts anticipated outside of the river channel

The Albuquerque District announced today, Feb. 25, that an unintended water release from Cochiti Dam may increase flood risk on the Rio Grande in the river channel, riverbanks, and floodway. Cochiti Dam is functioning properly and is not compromised in any way.

26 May 2023

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

Due to high water levels inundating all of the day use areas on the Cochiti side of the lake, these areas have been closed until further notice. This includes the Swim Beach and the boat ramp day use area.

2 May 2022

COCHITI LAKE CLOSED TO ALL RECREATION UNTIL FUTHER NOTICE DUE TO CERRO PELADO FIREFIGHTING SUPPORT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Albuquerque District announced today that effective immediately Cochiti Lake is closed to ALL recreation until further notice. Cochiti Reservoir will be used as a water supply for aerial firefighting support to combat the spread of the Cerro Pelado Fire currently burning approximately 5 miles west of the USACE Cochiti Lake Project, N.M.

28 May 2021

Visitors to Cochiti Lake must have reservations this Memorial Day weekend

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Albuquerque District has announced that all visitors to Cochiti Lake this Memorial Day weekend must have reservations made at least 24 hours in advance of their visit to the lake. Visitors without reservations will be turned away at the gate. Visitors can make reservations at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.

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.

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.

24 Apr 2017

Spring 2017 Runoff Increased on the Rio Grande and Rio Chama

The Albuquerque District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Bureau of Reclamation and the Office of the State Engineer anticipate 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 2017.

20 Oct 2015

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Cochiti Lake Campground Announces Winter Closure Dates

The Cochiti Lake Project is announcing the annual seasonal closure of the Cochiti Project Campground, effective Nov. 1, 2015. The entire Cochiti Campground will be closed to all overnight camping and day use activities from Nov. 1, 2015 through Feb. 28, 2016.