Army Corps to suspend recreation at Jemez Dam overlook

ALBUQUERQUE (AP) – Recreation will soon be off limits at the Jemez Canyon Dam overlook.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says it’s temporarily closing the day-use area so the agency can assess the long-term viability for recreation while maintaining the area’s cultural resources and infrastructure.
The closure begins Nov. 30. It could be next fall before the situation is re-evaluated.
The overlook includes a picnic area with views of the Jemez Mountains. The access road also is