Trinidad Lake - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

09/13/2026

‼️Come work with us!
➡We have another job announcement open: we are currently hiring for the position of lake manager here at our Conchas Lake and Dam project office. 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.

09/09/2026

This Maintenance Worker position at Conchas Dam is open to the public to apply! Closes September 18.

‼️We’re hiring‼️

This job announcement is for a maintenance worker (WG 5-8) here at Conchas Dam.

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

Did you catch us at the Labor Day Parade with Bobber the Water Safety Dog?! If not, just a friendly reminder to wear your life jacket this Labor Day weekend and any time you are on the water. Our friends at the State Park do a great job and have lifejacket loaner stations if you are in need when visiting Trinidad Lake!

09/05/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 2, 2026
Las Animas County Reduces Fire Restrictions from Stage Two to Stage One
TRINIDAD, Colorado— Effective September 2, 2026, Las Animas County is reducing fire restrictions from Stage Two to Stage One in the unincorporated areas of Las Animas County.
Although conditions have improved sufficiently to reduce restrictions, wildfire danger remains. Residents and visitors are urged to use caution and comply with all Stage One Fire Restrictions. These restrictions are intended to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires while allowing certain activities when appropriate fire-safety measures are followed.
The following Stage One prohibited and restricted activities are in effect:
Las Animas County
Fire Restrictions
STAGE ONE PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED ACTIVITIES
1. Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, coal or wood
burning stove, fireplace, any type of charcoal or wood fueled cooking. In
an undeveloped area.
a. Use of a coal or wood burning stove or fireplace INSIDE a private residence is allowed only if the flue pipe, chimney, or other exhaust structure is equipped with a properly installed NFPA- approved spark arrestor such as a chimney cap.
b. Campfires contained in constructed, permanent fire pits or fire
grates within a developed recreation camp ground area ARE allowed.
c. Grills using propane and other bottled fuels are allowed only in
areas free of flammable vegetation and other flammable materials,
and must be used in a manner which present no fire danger to the
surrounding area.
d. No grill shall be left unattended, and shall have an adequate
water supply and/or fire extinguisher on site.
f. If a fire is a requirement to do business (example: barbecue restaurant) said business shall be required to have been inspected and approved by local fire department.
2. No burning of trash, refuse or other debris.
3. No fireworks of ANY kind. Except by licensed/insured Professional Services with permit.
4. Smoking; except within an enclosed vehicle, building, or outdoor smoking
area that is hard-surfaced, barren, or otherwise cleared of all flammable
vegetation and material. Discarding of cigarette butts in a receptacle not
designed for disposal of cigarette butts, or at any location, or from any
vehicle is expressly prohibited.
5. Using any explosive materials, to include: fireworks, solid fuel rockets,
blasting caps or any incendiary device which may result in the ignition of
flammable material.
6. Outdoor welding, grinding or use of any type of torch IS ALLOWED.
a. There must be a fire extinguisher and shovel on site with a minimum of a ten (10) pound class A fire extinguisher.
7. Operating any outdoor equipment or machinery in an undeveloped area
with an internal combustion engine IS ALLOWED, but must have a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order meeting either:
a. U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service Standard 5100-1a; or
b. Appropriate Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
recommended practice J335(b) and J350(a).
c. There must be a fire extinguisher and shovel on site. With a minimum of a ten (10) pound class A fire extinguisher.
Additional information
These restrictions apply in the unincorporated areas of Las Animas County. Other fire restrictions or prohibitions may apply on federal, state, municipal, tribal, or private lands. Residents and visitors are responsible for checking with the appropriate land-management agency or local jurisdiction before conducting activities involving fire, smoking, equipment operation, or other ignition sources.
Las Animas County appreciates the public’s continued cooperation in reducing the risk of human-caused wildfires. Anyone who observes smoke or an uncontrolled fire should call 911 immediately.

09/03/2026

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...

08/14/2026

Over 1100 cfs coming down the Purgatoire River just west of Trinidad Lake after being less than 10 cfs this morning…all thanks to the very welcome monsoonal rainfall this afternoon!

08/12/2026

08/10/2026