15 May 2020

USACE Albuquerque District lakes scheduled to begin phased reopening

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.

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

Abiquiu Lake open house and water forecast meeting cancelled

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has cancelled an open house for the public at the Abiquiu Lake Visitor Center, originally scheduled to be held Wednesday, March 18, 2020.

11 Mar 2020

Abiquiu Lake to hold open house and water forecast meeting

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is scheduled to host an open house for the public at the Abiquiu Lake Visitor Center, Wednesday, March 18, 2020, starting at 6:00 p.m.

13 Jan 2020

Three eagles counted during annual eagle watch at Abiquiu Lake

The annual Abiquiu Lake Eagle Watch, Jan. 4, 2020, was considered by rangers to be a successful event, with 66 volunteers assisting from three stationary positions on shore and two boats on the lake.

10 Jan 2020

Temporary closures to Rio Chama access downstream of Abiquiu Dam due to habitat improvement project will begin Jan. 13, 2020.

Access to the Rio Chama directly downstream of Abiquiu Dam, including the Rio Chama day use area, will see temporary closures beginning Jan. 13, 2020, due to construction activities related to a habitat improvement project.

18 Dec 2019

Abiquiu Lake hosts annual midwinter bald eagle count

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Abiquiu Lake will host its annual midwinter eagle count event on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

16 Oct 2019

Coronado science club tours Abiquiu Dam

About a dozen students from the science and engineering club at Coronado High School and Middle School in Gallina, N.M., toured the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Abiquiu Dam, Oct. 3, 2019.

11 Oct 2019

Volunteers turn out for Albuquerque District National Public Lands Day events

Volunteers participated in events at five U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lakes in the Albuquerque District in observance of National Public Lands Day in September.

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.