Hikers are fortunate that multiple agencies and organizations have first responders skilled at rescues on the Sandia Mountains. It is not unusual for Albuquerque Fire Rescue to hear that one or more hikers have gotten into trouble for one or more reasons, and in some cases, have been injured. That’s what happened again on Saturday morning.
AFR responded to a call that a hiker on the Elena Gallegos Trail had injured their leg and was unable to get down the trail by themselves. The rescue took about two hours to complete. The injured hiker was taken to the hospital for treatment. AFR’s online posting about the rescue said the hiker is expected to be fine.
