Headquarters U.S. Army Corps of Engineers News Releases

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

Press Operations — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:00:00 GMT

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.

Cochiti Lake to reopen January 4, 2021

Press Operations — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 22:41:00 GMT

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.

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

Press Operations — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 21:04:00 GMT

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.

Block release of water scheduled to begin from Santa Rosa Reservoir Sept. 28, 2020

Press Operations — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 20:41:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District, announced that it has scheduled a block release of water from Santa Rosa Lake to start Monday, Sept. 28, 2020, at 8:00 am.

Potential Blue-Green Algae detected at Abiquiu Lake

Press Operations — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 21:53:00 GMT

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.

USACE-Albuquerque District to expand phased reopening of lakes

Press Operations — Fri, 29 May 2020 23:52:00 GMT

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.

USACE Albuquerque District lakes scheduled to begin phased reopening

Press Operations — Fri, 15 May 2020 22:06:00 GMT

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.

USACE/NMSU Professionals Publish Joint Article

Press Operations — Tue, 12 May 2020 18:40:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and New Mexico State University professionals published a Joint Paper which was released on May 12, 2020. The article, Sustainability management of short-lived freshwater fish in human-altered ecosystems should focus on adult survival, was published by PLOS ONE, a nonprofit research publisher located in the United Kingdom.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to begin the public involvement process for the Conchas Lake Master Plan revision

Press Operations — Tue, 05 May 2020 20:45:00 GMT

The Albuquerque District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), is beginning the revision of the Conchas Lake Master Plan. All members of the public are encouraged to submit written comments and suggestions before June 22, 2020.