Search & Rescue

TSAR is an all-volunteer organization with high standards of professionalism and service who 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. Taos Search & Rescue team searches for lost hikers, climbers, hunters, children, etc. in the spring, summer and fall, and lost skiers and snowmobilers, etc. in the winter. Taos Search & Rescue rescues persons injured in backcountry settings, which include the mountains, the high desert, and the Rio Grande Gorge. Taos Search & Rescue is also called in for urban, off-road searches. Our deployment is through the New Mexico State Police. TSAR is on call 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. TSAR provides training for all areas of expertise required on a mission. This includes: litter packaging, medical scenarios, low and medium angle rescue, avalanche training, search for downed aircraft, navigation with map and compass, use of GPS units, and communications. TSAR are always looking for volunteers. TSAR have ground teams (hiking, snowshoeing, skiing), a K-9 Unit, a Mounted Unit, a High Angle Unit, a Bike Unit, and base camp personnel. If you are looking for a way to serve your community, consider joining Taos Search and Rescue.