Lost Hiker Triggers Overnight Rescue Mission in Treacherous Terrain
Albuquerque – On the night of September 26, 2024*, at 8:17 PM, a hiker called 911 after getting lost off-trail with no food, water, or warm clothing. Yesterday, we informed…
Climber Rescued from Sandia Crest Cliff in Multi-Agency Operation
On Saturday, August 3rd, around 11:00 AM, the Albuquerque Fire Rescue’s Heavy Technical Rescue Team (HTR) was dispatched to the Sandia Crest Nature Trailhead for a wilderness rescue operation. A…
Dramatic Mountain Rescue Unfolds in Sandia Mountains
On June 1, 2024, a dramatic mountain rescue operation involving multiple agencies sprang into action in the Sandia Mountains. The incident centered around two climbers, one of whom suffered a…