Albuquerque District, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers

06/20/2026

Earlier this week we joined El Paso Water in celebrating some milestones on a couple of projects in the southern part of the district!

06/15/2026

🥳Lots to celebrate! Yesterday was Flag Day and the U.S. Army's 251st birthday! Tomorrow is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' birthday!🎂

06/13/2026

This week, 🎣catches at two of our lakes are featured on the N.M. Dept. of Game and Fish website! Check them out:

At Santa Rosa Lake, Landon Ferguson, 2.5-years-old, caught a nice 17-inch largemouth bass while trolling for walleye using a crawler harness. He also caught several walleye in the 17–18 inch range. 👏

Davaid Karath England recently caught some nice walleye Cochiti Lake - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Albuquerque District. 👏

Both are featured “Catches of the Week” on the NMDGF website: https://read.dgf.nm.gov/nm-fishing/stocking-report-for-june-6

06/12/2026

For 250 years, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has accomplished its missions to serve the nation, its Armed Forces and its citizens. USACE’s history is America’s history.
In celebration of America's 250th, we are asking a series of questions about the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers every Friday until Independence Day. Think you know the answer? Let us know in the comments! Each Monday we will provide the answer in the comments. Today's question:
Army Engineers and USACE have participated in the development of Washington, D.C., since the city’s founding until the present day. Although that involvement now is mostly limited to the typical USACE missions of civil works and military construction, in the past Army Engineers have contributed to many of the district’s notable landmarks. Which of the following memorials were erected without Army Engineer involvement?
A. Washington Monument
B. Lincoln Memorial
C. Jefferson Memorial
D. Korean War Veterans Memorial

For 250 years, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has accomplished its missions to serve the nation, its Armed Forces and its citizens. USACE’s history is America’s history.

In celebration of America's 250th, we are asking a series of questions about the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers every Friday until Independence Day. Think you know the answer? Let us know in the comments! Each Monday we will provide the answer in the comments. Today's question:

Army Engineers and USACE have participated in the development of Washington, D.C., since the city’s founding until the present day. Although that involvement now is mostly limited to the typical USACE missions of civil works and military construction, in the past Army Engineers have contributed to many of the district’s notable landmarks. Which of the following memorials were erected without Army Engineer involvement?

A. Washington Monument
B. Lincoln Memorial
C. Jefferson Memorial
D. Korean War Veterans Memorial

06/08/2026

👏👏Congratulations to Meki Gilcrease who had good luck catching walleye recently at Abiquiu Lake - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Albuquerque District ! It’s a featured 🎣“Catch of the Week” on the N.M. Dept. of Game and Fish website this week (http://bit.ly/1DlvUZm) 🐠

06/05/2026

For 250 years, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has accomplished its missions to serve the nation, its Armed Forces and its citizens. USACE’s history is America’s history.

In celebration of America's 250th, we are asking a series of questions about the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers every Friday until Independence Day. Think you know the answer? Let us know in the comments! Each Monday we will provide the answer in the comments.

Today's question:
In the current era, most Army officers who serve as Chief of Engineers do so for stints of approximately 4 years, but such regularity hasn’t always been the case. Roughly how long were the tenures of the longest- and the briefest-serving Chiefs of Engineers?

A. 9 years vs. 14 months
B. 14 years vs. 364 days
C. 19 years vs. 3 days
D. 25 years vs. 1 day

For 250 years, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has accomplished its missions to serve the nation, its Armed Forces and its citizens. USACE’s history is America’s history.

In celebration of America's 250th, we are asking a series of questions about the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers every Friday until Independence Day. Think you know the answer? Let us know in the comments! Each Monday we will provide the answer in the comments. Today's question:

In the current era, most Army officers who serve as Chief of Engineers do so for stints of approximately 4 years, but such regularity hasn’t always been the case. Roughly how long were the tenures of the longest- and the briefest-serving Chiefs of Engineers?

A. 9 years vs. 14 months
B. 14 years vs. 364 days
C. 19 years vs. 3 days
D. 25 years vs. 1 day

06/03/2026

We are seeking a GS-12 Civil Engineer to take on a highly diverse and exciting mission portfolio. In this role, you will drive critical engineering solutions across Civil Works, MILCON, Interagency & International Services, and Emergency Operations. From leading in-house designs and developing Architect-Engineering (A-E) contract criteria to inspecting ongoing construction and resolving complex field problems, this position offers a dynamic opportunity to make a tangible impact across the full project lifecycle.

Beyond the mission, Albuquerque offers an exceptional quality of life anchored by a low cost of living that allows your SSR ($104,502 - $127,443) to go much further. The city boasts a rich, vibrant culture—famous for its unique Southwest cuisine, historic arts scene, and the annual International Balloon Fiesta—paired with over 310 days of sunshine a year. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy year-round access to world-class hiking, mountain biking, and skiing in the majestic Sandia Mountains located right in our backyard.

The job announcement closes Thursday, June 11, 2026. See image for infomation on who is eligible to apply.

Please note that we cannot accept applications via Facebook. Applicants MUST apply following the directions in the job announcement below.

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/871050200

06/02/2026

Proud to be part of this event!

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren, center, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District Commander Col. Andrew Baker, center left, sign an agreement for a $3-million feasibility study for the Birdsprings Flood-Risk Mitigation project June 1 in Window Rock, Arizona. Before the signing ceremony, the Navajo Nation recognized the Navajo Silver Jackets Team for receiving the “Silver Jackets’ Team of the Year” award for 2025. The Navajo Silver Jackets team consists of several state, tribal and federal partners.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters |
USACE South Pacific Division | Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District | Albuquerque District, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers | Navajo Nation Washington Office | Navajo Times

05/30/2026

👏The fishing Cochiti Lake - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Albuquerque District has been great this past week! Check out these 3 featured catches on the N.M. Dept. of Game and Fish’s May 28th “Wall of Fame” website (https://read.dgf.nm.gov/wall-of-fame-may-28-2026):

🐟Eli caught quite a few carp at Cochiti on May 25!

🐠Lavender caught a northern pike here using cut bait on May 17!

🎣Louis Felix Montoya caught a northern pike using a crankbait at the lake on May 9. “It was my first time landing a northern pike,” he said. “It was a fighter! I used my wife’s $15.99 Zebco pushbutton rod — glad it held up.”