Nambe Irrigation Lake
Pueblo of Nambe, New Mexico
ACI recently completed the construction of a new irrigation lake for the Nambe Pueblo that will be used to supply water to landscaping and baseball fields in the new Buffalo Range Subdivision. The 0.85 acre lined lake includes an on-demand system supplies water to the lake from an adjacent acequia,… Read More
Rancho La Barberia
Santa Fe, NM
ACI recently completed a renovation of a recreational lake on a private ranch near Santa Fe, NM. ACI construction crews dredged sediments and removed organics to make the lake deeper and more accessible. We cleared brush and trees from the dam, raised the water level by modifying the spillway, installed… Read More
Hardknocks Ranch
Big Trails, Wyoming
With over eight miles of the Middle Fork Little Canyon Creek flowing through the property, you would be hard-pressed to find a more beautiful property in the West. The owner, who recently purchased the property, contracted ACI to provide a full evaluation of the stream, including the fishery and the… Read More
Cranberg Residence
Greenwood Village, Colorado
This property owner set out to create his own private oasis on nearly 10 acres of land near Denver, Colorado. His vision included lakes, streams, horse corrals, and lush vegetation.
ACI was contracted to design and build the water amenities, as well as provide construction management… Read More
Morani River Ranch
Uvalde, Texas
Morani River Ranch is dedicated to the preservation and proliferation of wildlife and its habitat. The ranch is a 3,000 acre game paradise, nestled in the beautiful Texas Hill Country along 4 miles of the spring fed Nueces River. Morani offers selective trophy hunting as a game management tool as… Read More
Santa Ana Golf Club
Pueblo of Santa Ana, New Mexico
Santa Ana Golf Club is ranked in the prestigious top 100 in the country by both Golf Digest and Golfweek. The golf course is located north of Albuquerque along the Rio Grande River. Golf courses in the southwest typically require hundreds of millions of gallons per water annually, so a… Read More
Isleta Lakes and Recreation Area
Pueblo of Isleta, New Mexico
Built in 1965, the two lakes at Isleta Lakes and Recreation Area were reportedly excavated to a depth of approximately 14 feet. At that point, the water table was reached and excavation was halted. The lakes subsequently filled and were developed into a put-and-take fishery, which has existed for the… Read More
Rio Hondo
Taos, New Mexico
Over ¾ mile of the Rio Hondo River flows through this private ranch in northern New Mexico. In the past, the river has provided excellent fishing opportunities and the New Mexico Game and Fish stocked trout both upstream and downstream for several years.
During spring runoff,… Read More
The Village at Christopher Creek
Christopher Creek, Arizona
The Village at Christopher Creek is located just outside of the town of Christopher Creek, which is two hours northeast of Phoenix. It has been in operation for just over 12 years, providing a cool, mountain retreat for those looking for a break from the desert heat. The Village offers… Read More
Pecos River
Pecos River, New Mexico
The Pecos River in northern New Mexico has been altered primarily due to land management practices. Native grasses and cottonwoods have been replaced by less desirable willows and salt-cedars, banks have eroded to a point where they are unstable and continually fall into the river during high flows, and the… Read More
Cow Creek Stream Restoration
Cow Creek, New Mexico
This reach of Cow Creek in northern New Mexico is characterized by a combination of relatively steep canyons and more open forested range land. For years, cattle grazing on this ranch had degraded shorelines and the river had become nothing more than a shallow stretch of riffle/run habitat. Fish populations… Read More
Cerro Pelon Ranch
Galisteo, New Mexico
Cerro Pelon Ranch is the largest Western movie set in the United States and still includes some of the original Silverado buildings. The owner of the ranch is very conscientious about the environment, and the “green movement” is evident throughout the ranch.
The “Horse Facility” includes a… Read More
Blackstone Ranch
Taos, New Mexico
The Blackstone Ranch is a 170 acre ranch located near Taos, NM. It is home of the Blackstone Institute, a non-profit organization whose purpose is to support those who are engaged in important environmental challenges. The Ranch itself is a working ranch with a focus on environmentally sustainable practices.
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Yearout Ranch
Chama, New Mexico
The owner of this northern New Mexico ranch purchased the property to create a first-class fishing facility for his family and guests. The ranch is adjacent to the Chama River, and utilizes river to supply water to its three large lakes. Sedimentation over the years, however, had filled-in the lakes… Read More
Flying V Ranch
Taos, New Mexico
This private ranch in northern New Mexico features a 0.25 surface acre pond that the ranch owners utilize heavily for summer and winter recreation, including fishing and ice skating. The lake loses a large amount of water each year to seepage, and survival of trout was marginal due to poor… Read More
Four Hills Country Club
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Four Hills Country Club was built in 1959 in the foothills of the Sandia Mountains on the east side of Albuquerque, NM. The private club features golf, tennis, swimming, and dining. The 18-hole course is irrigated utilizing a combination of ground water and city water that is stored in a… Read More
Sandia Lakes Recreation Area
Pueblo of Sandia, New Mexico
The Sandia Lakes Recreation Area was originally built in the 1980’s and has been operated as a commercial fishery since its inception. The facility consisted of five fishing lakes totaling about 15 surface acres, a general store, pavilions, restrooms, and a children’s playground.
ACI was contracted… Read More
Carara Bay Resort
Punta Leona, Costa Rica
Lagoon Design
Carara Bay Resort is located on nearly 100 acres of Costa Rica’s Pacific coast. The master planned resort includes a resort hotel, residential units, clubhouse, restaurants, a retail village, swimming pools, and a complex of eight freshwater lagoons interconnected by streams and waterfalls.
ACI teamed with… Read More
