Albuquerque Mountain Rescue Council Search and Rescue Team

01/09/2025

Information session tonight, one in-person or online session must be attended to apply:

Call for volunteers:

01/02/2025

Feb. 1 free avalanche clinic offered by Mountain Rescue Aspen:

12/15/2024

Call for volunteers:

12/05/2024

AMRC's next general meeting will be moved to Jan. 8, 2025, at Stone Age Climbing Gym Midtown, due to the New Year's holiday.

The public is always welcome to attend our monthly general meetings that take place the first Wednesday of the month at 7:15 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Attending a meeting is also the first step for anyone interested in joining the team.

11/27/2024

Strong work working alongside Cibola Search and Rescue, Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office and Albuquerque Police Department rescuing several fantastically unprepared hikers last night. No matter what's happening in the foothills, it's full-on winter in the upper Sandia's right now.

Bernalillo County sheriff's deputies spent the night working with other local agencies to rescue three hikers from the Sandia Mountains.

11/13/2024

Thanks Jay Johnson for once again putting together the team's annual Rescue Challenge this past weekend! Snowy, wet terrain added to this year's fun sufferfest designed to test our core skills and winter readiness. Team Glitter Bunnies eked out a victory again Team Sked Row, and all gnomes were safely evacuated to higher care.

11/12/2024

Come say hi to AMRC and other awesome outdoor rec agencies and companies!

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10/17/2024

Two announcements impacting outdoor recreation in the Sandias: Forest Road 333 that leads to the La Luz and Piedra Lisa trailheads will be closed Oct. 21-31 for road construction. There will be no road access or parking. Also, The Tram and TEN3 restaurant will be closed Oct. 21-31 for maintenance. There will be no Tram service at all during this time.

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Road and Recreation Area Closure Order for Road Construction Work on Sandia Ranger District - NFSR 333 and La Luz Trailhead Parking Area

The Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands (NF&NGs) has issued a closure order (03-03-05-24-15) for National Forest System (NFS) lands, and roads in the Sandia Ranger District, Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands, described below and shown on the attached map.

This Order shall be in effect from October 21, 2024 at 0700 through October 31, 2024 at 1800, unless rescinded.

The purpose of this Order is to protect the public health and safety. Due to road construction, no detour can be safely made to avoid and traverse around the road construction zone.

The Described Area includes the La Luz Trailhead Parking Area in its entirety. The Described Roads include National Forest System Roads 333, 333A, 333B, 333C, 333D, and 333E in their entirety.
NOTE: Parking anywhere along NFSR 333 is also prohibited.

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50 (a) and (b), the following are prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands, and roads in the Sandia Ranger District, Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands, described below and shown on the attached map incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A (“the Described Area and Roads”):
1. Going into or being upon the described area. 36 C.F.R. § 261.53(e).
2. Being on the road. 36 C.F.R. § 261.54(e).

EXEMPTIONS: Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:
1. Residential traffic accessing subdivisions.
2. Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them from this Order or a written determination by a Forest Service authorized officer that a permit is not required under 36 C.F.R. § 251.50(e)(1) or (2).
3. Any Federal, State, or Local Officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting resource in the performance of an official duty.

A violation of the above prohibitions is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor by a fine of not more than $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for organizations, or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. 16 U.S.C. § 551; 18 U.S.C. §§ 3559, 3571, and 3581.

The official order 03-03-05-24-15 posted on the Cibola NF & NGs website under Alerts & Notices. https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/cibola/alerts-notices

For more information on this order contact:
Sandia Ranger District in Tijeras, New Mexico, (505) 281-3304

10/17/2024

10/08/2024

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Two hikers were rescued from the La Luz trail in the Sandia Mountains Monday night. Albuquerque Fire Rescue, Bernalillo County Fire Rescue, and New Mexico Search and Resc…

10/08/2024

Walatowa gas station at Jemez Pueblo will be closed for more than a month. Gas up before heading into the Jemez Mountains, be prepared and plan accordingly, especially as temperatures drop.

10/08/2024

Headed to the Jemez Ranger District? Make sure to get gas before your trip.
The Walatowa C-Store fuel pumps will be out of service beginning October 14 for at least 4-6 weeks.

09/27/2024

Ignitions began today on the North Joaquin prescribed fire in the Jemez Ranger District. Operations will continue through Saturday and smoke will be visible from Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Bernalillo, Jemez Springs, San Ysidro, Cuba, and the Pueblo of Jemez.
Project objectives include restoring fire dependent ecosystems, protecting communities from high severity wildfire, and enhancing wildlife habitat. Prescribed fires are managed with firefighter and public safety as priority.
To learn more visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/santafe/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD1206759

Did you know? The Santa Fe National Forest supports an interagency helitack crew. In addition to fire suppression, Santa Fe Helitack provides support for prescribed fire and other project work. The helicopter is conducting aerial ignition on the North Joaquin prescribed fire and will be visible in the project area.

09/27/2024

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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 you as AFR was being dispatched to the incident. The hiker was off trail and was unable to move in the complicated terrain. A...

09/23/2024

Always great hanging out with our friends at and ! Thank you for your support of New Mexico search and rescue.

09/22/2024

Congratulations to our joint Mountain Rescue Association team of Albuquerque Mountain Rescue and Atalaya Search and Rescue members for taking first place at the 2nd Annual Rescue Challenge at the Dave Gives Back this morning! Dave Gives Back is a New Mexico non-profit that supports search and rescue teams in New Mexico and Colorado. Learn about their story at DaveGivesBack.org.

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09/22/2024

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to Brewfest last night, it was so wonderful to interact with so many people, including several people whom we had helped rescue. It was a great time, and every dime raised goes to equip and train the team so we can remain ready at a moment's notice when paged out to help anyone in need in New Mexico's outdoors.

We have many silent auction winners, and will be reaching out in the coming week to the winners to arrange pick up of their awesome prizes!

Thank you for supporting Albuquerque Mountain Rescue and all of the incredible agencies that work together to help people.