Albuquerque District, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers

09/11/2026

For many who remember September 11, 2001, the day began with an image that remains vivid 25 years later: a brilliantly clear early fall morning and blue skies that gave no hint of what was to come. Within hours, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon outside Washington, D.C., and the crash of a fourth hijacked airliner near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, had killed nearly 3,000 people and changed the nation.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) was among the many organizations called upon to respond.

Today we remember.

Read more: https://www.usace.army.mil/Media/Fact-Sheets/Fact-Sheets-View/Article/4592742/187-remembering-september-11-the-us-army-corps-of-engineers-responds/

For many who remember September 11, 2001, the day began with an image that remains vivid 25 years later: a brilliantly clear early fall morning and blue skies that gave no hint of what was to come. Within hours, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon outside Washington, D.C., and the crash of a fourth hijacked airliner near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, had killed nearly 3,000 people and changed the nation.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was among the many organizations called upon to respond.

Today we remember and reflect.

Learn more: https://www.usace.army.mil/Media/Fact-Sheets/Fact-Sheets-View/Article/4592742/187-remembering-september-11-the-us-army-corps-of-engineers-responds/

09/10/2026

‼️Come work with us!
➡We have another job announcement open at Conchas Lake-U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. We are currently hiring for the position of lake manager at our project office at Conchas Lake and Dam in eastern New Mexico. The job announcement is open to the public and closes on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026.

For all the information and to apply, go to: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/883992500 and follow the directions to apply.

About the job: Work as a Lake Manager, under the general supervision of an Operations Project Manager (OPM), with broad authority for independent action regarding work planning, administrative policies, and major changes in procedures.

Job Duties:
• Plan, direct, and administer the overall Operation, Maintenance, Park Management and Resource Management program at a multi-purpose project.
• Supervise implementation and coordination of approved mitigation plans and other authorized land management plans, operational controls, and procedures governing conservation and use of project resources
• Enforce Title 36 CFR, Part 327, (Rules and Regulations Governing Public Use of Water Resources Development Projects Administered by the Chief of Engineers).
• Develop, maintain, close and consolidate Corps recreation areas and facilities.
• Serve as the official representative and spokesman for the Corps of Engineers in contacts with regional directors of federal and state agencies, mayors, county commissioners, federal and county judges, local tourism councils, etc.
• Responsible for the preparation, justification, and support of budgets, obligations and expenditure schedules and spreadsheets.
• Plan, coordinate, evaluate, and direct the operation, maintenance, modification and control of project facilities including flood control structures, outlet works and appurtenances.
• Perform supervisory management duties.

‼️Please note that we cannot accept applications via Facebook. Applicants MUST apply following the directions in the job announcement at the link above.

09/08/2026

‼️We have another job announcement. This announcement is for a maintenance worker (WG 5-8) at our Conchas Lake-U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in eastern New Mexico.

The announcement is open to the public and closes Friday, Sept. 18, 2026. To apply, go to: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/883775500 and follow the directions to apply.

Job Duties:
• Perform a variety of maintenance, repair and operational duties for the park office to which assigned.
• Apply a variety of standardized methods, procedures and techniques to maintain and repair equipment.
• Inspect circuit breakers and fuses for proper condition and size, replacing defective breakers.
• Weld similar metal components together to fabricate or repair equipment.
• Construct, install, repair or modify items and structures.
• Repair, replace and maintain such things as pipe, tile, union joints, faucets and drains.
• Dam operation: Collect humidity, temperature and wind velocity readings from weather instruments. Make gate settings to regulate outflow of water. Perform routine maintenance and repair.
• Operate a variety of vehicles and vessels.

➡Please note that we cannot accept applications via Facebook. Applicants MUST apply following the directions in the job announcement at the link above.

09/07/2026

Wearing a life jacket isn’t a sign of weakness. It’s a sign of wisdom. Please Wear It

09/05/2026

Heading out for the long Labor Day weekend❓
✅While having fun in the sun, play it safe by wearing a life jacket and boating with a buddy.
✅Assign a "Water Watcher" to keep eyes on children constantly.
✅Remember, drowning is silent and can happen in seconds.
✅Have a safe and happy holiday!

09/04/2026

09/03/2026

📢The USACE-Albuquerque and Sacramento Districts are hiring! There are three GS 0401-05/07/09 Natural Resources Specialist (Ranger) vacancies in the following locations:

➡Sanger, California (with the Sacramento District)
➡Hasty, Colorado (with the Albuquerque District, USACE John Martin Reservoir)
➡Cochiti Pueblo, New Mexico (with the Albuquerque District, Cochiti Lake - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Albuquerque District)

The incumbent will serve as a natural resource management staffer for a major water resource project. They will perform a variety of assignments involving all aspects of project operations including natural resources, recreation and dam safety.

✅The job announcement is open to the public and closes Wed. Sept. 9, 2026. To apply, go to: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/882932800 and follow the directions to apply.

Job Duties:
• At the GS-05 and GS-07 levels, the duties are developmental in nature leading to the full performance level of GS-09. The duties are described at the GS-09 level.
• Participate in the development of various planning documents including Master Plans and Operational Management Plans (OMP), for management of natural resources.
• Participate in conservation, preservation, restoration and use of project natural and cultural resources.
• Patrol project lands and waters to prevent unauthorized use, trespass, destruction of property, and to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
• Conduct public relations services for the general public and for special groups.
• Participates in all aspects of recreation management at the project to which assigned.

‼️Please note that we cannot accept applications via Facebook. Applicants MUST apply following the directions in the job announcement at the link above.

About the Position: Serve as a natural resource management staffer for a major water resource project. Perform a variety of assignments involving all aspects of project operations including natural resources, recreation and dam safety. Relocation and Recruitment incentives, including student loan re...

09/02/2026

September is National Preparedness Month‼️

When an emergency happens, the time to prepare has already passed. Is your workplace ready?

This month, take a few minutes to:
➡Know your evacuation routes, exits, and assembly areas.
🧯Locate fire extinguishers, AEDs, and first aid kits.
📲Make sure your emergency contact information is current.
⛽ 🔋💊Consider basic emergency supplies, medications, chargers/power banks, and other necessities.
➡Know when to evacuate vs. shelter in place.
👥Consider coworkers who may need additional assistance during an emergency.
📵Have a plan if cell service, internet, or power is unavailable.

09/01/2026

📅SAVE THE DATE‼️
There will be a FREE National Public Lands Day event at our Abiquiu Lake - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Albuquerque District on Saturday, Sept. 26th! Registration will start at 9:30 am at Group Shelter 3, near the boat ramp. The event runs until noon. All are welcome to volunteer!

There will be:
➡Shoreline cleanup
➡Gardening
➡Salt cedar cutting
😎Snacks & treats!

Please contact the USACE Abiquiu office at 505-685-4371 with any questions.

08/27/2026

Come celebrate National Public Lands Day with us Lake - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Albuquerque District, Saturday, Sept. 26!

The focus of this year’s Cochiti Lake event is the removal of invasive submerged aquatic vegetation (Eurasian milfoil) and debris clean up.

Rakes will be provided. Bring a kayak or watercraft if desired. The event starts at 9:00 am and goes until noon. Volunteers: plan to meet at the Cochiti Lake Boat Ramp.