Cibola Search and Rescue

05/17/2026

05/14/2026

Condolences to the families & friends of those involved. 🧡

05/02/2026

Important message within this article from New Mexico Search and Rescue Council / Albuquerque Mountain Rescue Council Search and Rescue Team

https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/albuquerque-metro/hiker-found-dead-on-albuquerques-la-luz-trail-sparks-safety-warnings/

Hikers heading into the Sandia Mountains are being reminded to never underestimate Albuquerque’s trail system after a man was found dead. ⬇️ Story link in comments.

05/02/2026

Come see us tomorrow at Santa Fe Brewery in SF!

Spring shook off the dust and brought the party with it 🌼🍻

Join us Saturday, May 2nd at SFBC HQ from 1–9PM for our Spring Runoff—live music, local vendors, outdoor adventures, and plenty of cold beer waiting at the end of the trail. 🌄✨

04/30/2026

A hiker was rescued after falling around 100 feet from a sheer cliff in the Jemez Mountains. ⬇️ Story link in comments.

04/29/2026

🚨 Rescue Mission Recap 🚨

Cibola Search and Rescue, alongside multiple partner agencies, responded overnight Monday into Tuesday to a serious fall incident in the Jemez Mountains. The subject reportedly fell approximately 100 feet from a sheer cliff.

Due to the remote, highly technical terrain and the severity of the injuries, a hoist evacuation was coordinated. After many hours on scene, a New Mexico National Guard helicopter crew successfully completed the hoist operation. Ground teams provided medical aid to the subject and assisted with litter, rigging and patient transfer to ensure a safe extraction.

This multi-agency response included:
• Cibola Search and Rescue
• Albuquerque Mountain Rescue Council
• Jemez Volunteer Fire Department
• Los Alamos Search and Rescue
• Los Alamos Auxiliary Fire Brigade
• Sandoval County Fire Rescue
• Sandoval County Sheriff’s Office
• Rio Rancho Fire & Rescue
• Rio Grande Basin Technical Rescue
• NM National Guard Helicopter crew

Strong coordination across all teams was critical to the success of this operation. We wish the subject a full recovery.

04/18/2026

UPDATE: Erminio has been located

🚨SILVER ALERT: ERMINIO SALAS

Please be on the lookout for Erminio Salas

‼️ If you have any information about his whereabouts, please call APD at (505)242-2677

04/18/2026

***LOCATED***

04/08/2026

Update: CANCEL Silver Alert- NMSP District 1

04/02/2026

The Sandia Peak Tram and the TEN 3 restaurant are closing for two weeks for the facilities’ annual spring maintenance.

The tram and the restaurant will close April 7-21. Then, they’ll resume regular operations April 22 and TEN 3 will resume April 23.

The Sandia Peak Tram and the TEN 3 restaurant are closing for two weeks for the facilities' annual spring maintenance. ⬇️ Story link in comments.