Recreation

Let’s talk about bicycling safely

251 Views   The weather is warm and it’s a great time to enjoy the outdoors on two wheels, but cyclists in New Mexico are among those mostat risk of a traffic fatality in the United States. That’s especially true in Albuquerque — where more than half of cyclists killed on

Sandia rescue mission saves 2 climbers

301 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A rescue operation was orchestrated to rescue two climbers who experienced an accident in the Sandia Mountains. One climber was able to make it up to the Crest Trail and walked out. The other was evacuated using a rope system.

Mother speaks out after her son was rescued on a hiking trail

319 Views   She hopes other hikers learn from this and carry essentials before hiking Albuquerque, NM – Earlier this week, three hikers were rescued off the Embudo trail in the Sandias. Kishada Burdex, a mother of one of the hikers, said her son was on a group trip with about

Taos Ski Valley explains avalanche safety precautions during winter weather

325 Views   TAOS COUNTY, N.M. – When you combine snow accumulation with high winds, an avalanche could form. While Taos is not under an avalanche warning Sunday, it’s good to be prepared. Taos Ski Valley officials explained they have a snow safety team that uses technology to help control snowpack, which

Five hikers stranded on La Luz Trail

327 Views   BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. — Five hikers have called for rescue while working their way up La Luz Trail on Sandia Mountain. Bernalillo County Fire and Rescue says the men were visiting from out of state and started up the trail around 1:00 Tuesday afternoon. When they ran into heavy

Pajarito extends season through March 31

336 Views   This winter has been good for the Pajarito Mountain Ski Area in Los Alamos. The ski area has extended its season through March 31, when they were originally planning to close on March 24.

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