Flood damage at Tijeras Creek

An unprecedented rain event in the Tijeras Creek Watershed occurred on July 12, 2025, causing massive flooding (estimated flow of 2,700 cfs) that resulted in significant damage to the partially-complete Tijeras Creek Watershed Restoration Project south of Los Vecinos Community Center. The Sandia Collaborative was represented by Mike Madden and Steve Glass during a July 29, 2025 TCWRP project site tour by the Tijeras Creek Watershed Collaborative. Importantly, embedded root wad erosion control structures functioned as intended, mitigating flood damage to a certain extent. Efforts are underway to locate additional funding to begin repairs to the project. Additionally, a volunteer work day was organized at the project site on August 2, 2025 by Ciudad Soil & Water Conservation District in coordination with property owner Bernalillo County. A group of engineers representing two water-sector professional organizations (RMWEA and RMSAWWA) visited the project site for a briefing by Bernalillo County staff; read a recap and watch a video produced by Alfredo Rodriguez (CDM Smith) on LinkedIn.