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  This website provides overview information about the Town of Cochiti Lake.  Resident information such as

upcoming events, notices, and budgets has moved to the Town of Cochiti Lake Facebook Page. 

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Cochiti Golf Club

Cochiti Golf Club

One of the highest rated native-owned golf courses in America. A Robert Trent Jones Jr. designed course that is both challenging and breathtaking. Managed by Cochiti Community Development Corp, 505.465.2239.

Kasha Katuwe Natl Monument

Kasha Katuwe Natl Monument

Kasha-Katuwe is also known as Tent Rocks. Hike to amazing hoodoos with boulder caps and a lovely slot canyon. A Bureau of Land Management entry fee or park pass is required. Tent Rocks is temporarily closed. 505.761.8700

Cochiti Lake Recreation Area

Cochiti Lake Recreation Area

One mile from Cochiti Lake is a no wake lake formed by a 6-mile earthen dam on the Rio Grande river. It includes a swim beach, boat launch, fishing dock, and large campground run by the Army Corps of Engineers. 505.465.2300.

Highly Rated Fire and EMS

Highly Rated Fire and EMS

The Town of Cochiti Lake has one of the highest rated volunteer FIRE/EMS departments in New Mexico. They provide valuable fire protection and emergency medical care/transportation.

Irene S. Sweetkind Library

Irene S. Sweetkind Library

We are fortunate to have over 11,000 books as well as numerous e-books and computers. The librarian is assisted by volunteers who support the front desk, cataloging and shelving. 505.465.2561

Trails and Vistas

Trails and Vistas

There are numerous approved trails in the Jemez mountains walking area as well as in the lake recreation area. Many walk or run the 6-mile dam road with its beautiful panoramic views.

Great Sunsets and Stargazing

Great Sunsets and Stargazing

The Town of Cochiti Lake is truly one of a kind. With 300 days of sunshine, an arid climate and spectacular sunrises and sunsets, dark skies for star-gazing and a large hiking area with trails.

Pet Friendly Community

Pet Friendly Community

The Town of Cochiti Lake provides waste cans, bags, and waste collection for the community dogs. Dog owners are required to control their dogs on leash.

Pueblo de Cochiti

Pueblo de Cochiti

The Town of Cochiti Lake is honored to be on the Cochiti Indian Reservation renowned for drums and storyteller pottery. The town is managed by the Cochiti Community Development Corp.

Community Center

Community Center

The local Community Center in nearby Pena Blanca provides a recreation center, library, food pantry, workout resources, meeting facilities, and numerous activities for the area residents.

Cochiti Lake Community Fund

Cochiti Lake Community Fund

The Town of Cochiti Lake Community Fund helps facilitate many town activities and strives to provide a virtual pantry and assistance to residents in unexpected crisis situations.

Local Activities

Local Activities

Many fun activities are available including Yoga & Zumba classes, lake activities, walking groups, Community Fund facilitated farmers markets and, of course, Santa Fe is only a half hour away!

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