Annual Rio Chama Watershed Congreso

The first Rio Chama Watershed Congreso was sponsored in 2016 by Rio Grande Restoration and it is now the annual flagship event of the San Juan - Chama Watershed Partnership. Typically held at Ghost Ranch near Abiquiu, New Mexico, each year brings partners from across the Rio Chama Watershed who gather to present and discuss pertinent watershed issues.

Rio Chama Congreso 2025

Join us after the 2-3-2 Meetings for tours and the 9th Annual Rio Chama Congreso at Ghost Ranch!

RIO CHAMA CONGRESO 2023

The 8th annual Congreso agenda included discussions about the aftermath of the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire and impacts to water resources were shared, we looked at wildfire risk models for the San Juan-Chama region and learned about collaborative efforts to prevent catastrophic wildfire and post-fire impacts in our region. We welcome all folks to join us as we explore. Thanks to all for making the 2023 Congreso theme of "Water After Wildfire" another great gathering.

RIO CHAMA CONGRESO 2022

2022’s Congreso had a virtual update, followed by a hybrid main event and field trips on April 30th. In 2022 we dove in to the future of snow and water in a changing climate.

RIO CHAMA CONGRESO 2021

Rio Chama Congreso 2021

2021’s Congreso will be held virtually across four sessions and two weeks, beginning February 27th. The focus will be on “Our United Watershed”.

RIO CHAMA CONGRESO 2020

2020’s Congreso, once again hosted by Ghost Ranch, took place on leap day, February 29th. The focus was on “Recreation in the San Juan - Chama region.”

RIO CHAMA CONGRESO 2019

2019’s Congreso was hosted by Ghost Ranch on February 23 and focused on “Infrastructure Challenges on the Rio Chama.”