We are a dedicated, professional group of volunteers giving our time, skills and resources to assist people lost or injured in the New Mexico wilderness and beyond

THERE WHEN YOU NEED

SERVICE

Serving the entire State of New Mexico and beyond 24/7/365

DEDICATION

Achieving the highest standards of professionalism & knowledge.

INTEGRITY

Doing the right thing, even when no one is looking.

TEAMWORK

There are no individual heroes – it takes a team.

  • Support Taos Search and Rescue

    Taos Search & Rescue is operated through the generosity of our community via individual and business donations supporting our mission. We receive no government funding and are supported solely by individuals and organizations from Taos County.
    $3,426.00 donated

  • Building Project

    After 35 + years of serving our community, Taos Search and Rescue needs a permanent home! Our current home, "The Shed", is on its last legs and does not provide us with a meeting or training space, nor protection for our vehicles. Help us realize an actual home and consider donating to our Capital Campaign!
    $235.00 donated

OUR TEAM

THERE WHEN YOU NEED

    Interested in joining Search and Rescue? Click here for more information!

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    TEAMWORK

    ABOUT OUR TEAM

    Search and Rescue Taos is an all-volunteer, 501 (c)(3) non-profit community organization with high standards of professionalism and service.
    We operate year round in all of the off-road areas surrounding Taos, New Mexico, throughout the state of New Mexico and occasionally into Southern Colorado. Our team searches in all seasons. We search for lost hikers, climbers, hunters, campers, children, people with alzheimer’s or dementia, skiers, snowmobilers, etc. We rescue persons injured in backcountry settings, which include the mountains, the high desert, and the Rio Grande Gorge. We are also called in for urban off-road searches. Our primary deployment is through the New Mexico State Police.

    READY TO SERVE
    24 / 7 / 365...

    On call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, we provide training for all areas of expertise required on a mission.
    This includes: litter packaging, medical scenarios, low and medium angle rescue, avalanche training, swiftwater training, search for downed aircraft, communications, navigation with map and compass, use of GPS, and computer search technologies. New volunteers are always welcome to apply.
    We train and employ the following 10 Specialized Search Units: Base and Incident Command, Ground, Medical, K-9, Technical, Drone, Bike, OHV, Swiftwater, and Winter Skills. We operate a Mobile Command Unit and 4-Wheel Drive Response Unit. If you are looking for a way to serve your community, consider joining Taos Search and Rescue.