ATALAYA SEARCH AND RESCUE ​
​Santa Fe, NM
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​​OUR MISSION

Founded in the fall of 2002, ATALAYA SEARCH AND RESCUE (ASAR) is an all-volunteer and non-profit organization dedicated to the search and rescue of lost or injured people in the backcountry of New Mexico. Our responders are on call 24/7 operating under State Police and the Department of Public Safety, and are highly trained in ground search, medical care, communication, and technical rope rescue. ASAR team members have collectively participated in hundreds of search and rescue missions in the mountains, forests, and deserts of the southwest, and play a vital role in New Mexico's public safety network of first responders.
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In January 2008, ASAR became a fully accredited member of the Mountain Rescue Association (MRA), the nation's foremost standard-setter for mountain rescue teams. We are one of only two MRA certified teams in New Mexico. In addition to our role as first responders we also provide community first-aid to many annual public events throughout the year.   

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RESCUEFEST 2024
September 21, 2024 (Noon-10 PM)
Second Street Brewery, Rufina Taproom

Help! Atalaya Search & Rescue is hosting its annual community engagement event and we need your support to make it a success! RescueFest is YOUR opportunity to meet the team, order our team's specially brewed Atalaya Altbier courtesy of brewmaster Rod Tweet, purchase raffle tickets for prizes from tons of local partners, participate in our silent auction with tons of high-end outdoor gear from multiple well-known brands, and to have a few laughs with the rest of the Santa Fe outdoor community.
 
Your sponsorship helps ASAR invest in three key areas:
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• Gear: Our rigorous training schedule requires us to replace technical gear regularly, and ropes alone can cost upwards of $400.
• Training: We train bi-weekly and periodically bring in specialized technical experts to supplement team skill sets.
• Operations: We also need support for day-to-day operational expenses that help us keep the headlights on.

The best way to support ASAR is to become a sponsor or to purchase raffle tickets!
​ (https://go.rallyup.com/rescuefest2024)
You can also use PayPal or mail a check: (www.atalayasar.org/donate)​

GO GET YOUR RESCUEFEST
​RAFFLE TICKETS ​NOW!!!

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TECHNICAL RESCUE

We specialize in low, medium,
​and high angle cliff rescues  

GROUND SEARCH

We travel by foot for many
miles ​to locate those in need

WINTER RESCUE

We train to the highest
​standards ​of avalanche rescue

BOARD OF DIRECTORS & OFFICERS
Aaron Lovato, President
Tim Elliott, Vice President
Ryan LaMonica, Secretary
Erik Nelson, Treasurer
Aimee Adamek, Training Officer
Jack Mitchell, Gear Officer & Public Relations Officer