9 Jun 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Army Corps of Engineers’ Birthday

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today announced that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,800 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of its birthday, June 16.

22 May 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers encourages visitors to make water safety a priority this summer

As Americans head to lakes and rivers for the 2026 recreation season, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reminding everyone to make water safety part of every outdoor adventure.

6 May 2026

Bell Ranch Rd at Conchas Lake to close for bridge inspection May 12

The bridge and roadway on Bell Ranch Rd. at Conchas Lake, N.M., will be closed from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, May 12, 2026, due to a dam bridge inspection. There will be no public access via the road across the dam during this time.

20 Apr 2026

USACE staff at Conchas Lake to Host Earth Day Cleanup Volunteer Event April 25, 2026

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District staff at Conchas Lake, N.M., invite the public to an Earth Day Cleanup community volunteer event at the Conchas Lake. The cleanup will take place from 8:00 am to 10:00 am, Saturday, April 25, 2026.

10 Apr 2026

Block release of water from Santa Rosa Reservoir scheduled to begin April 20, 2026

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District has scheduled a block release of water from Santa Rosa Reservoir, New Mexico, to start Monday, April 20, 2026, at 8:00 am.

23 Mar 2026

Conchas Lake’s South Side Campground Transitions to Recreation.gov Website for all Campground Reservations Beginning April 15

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-managed South Side Campground at Conchas Lake, N.M., is transitioning from a “first-come, first-serve” basis to the use of www.recreation.gov for all campground reservations. This change does not apply to the N.M. State Parks-managed campgrounds at the lake.

18 Mar 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks public comments on potential future changes to the nationwide permits

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced on March 16 that it is seeking input from all interested parties on ways to increase the efficiency of the nationwide permit program.

17 Mar 2026

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.

17 Mar 2026

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.

5 Mar 2026

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.