MEMBERSHIP
The New Mexico Search and Rescue Council does not handle Search & Rescue Missions.  NMSARC is a non-profit organization which many teams and individuals belong to who participate in SAR Missions run by the New Mexico Department of Public Safety.  NMSARC is supported by dues and organizes summer, winter, many specialized trainings, an annual state wide training conference known as ESCAPE, and acts as an advocate for SAR in New Mexico.  Member teams have access to three VHF and two UHF SAR radio frequencies, an affordable USGS topo and custom map program, LCD projectors, and more.
How Can You Get Involved in Search and Rescue?
Your route to participating in SAR is through volunteer groups who respond to SAR missions run by NMDPS.  The best way to do that is to become a member of one of the teams listed below and begin training.  The first step is to determine which team is closest to you. The second step might be to determine what specialty you can offer or would like to offer to a team.  Our member teams cover a broad spectrum of specialties.  Finally, review the team’s website and see which one might suit you best!  If you need more help, feel free to contact [email protected]. 
If you are not a member and would like to become one, please email our membership director at  [email protected]
​If you are a current member and would like to renew your annual membership, click on the Membership Application Form button below.
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FORM
NEW MEMBERSHIP FORM
MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
  • ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBER
    Any organized independent volunteer group having a stated capability for contribution to the purposes of the Council as defined in Article II of the NMSARC Bylaws.
  • INDIVIDUAL MEMBER
    A person who has demonstrated an interest in contributing to the purpose of the Council and has been elected to individual membership. An Individual Member has all rights, duties and privileges with respect to the Council as an Organizational Member, except that an Individual Member shall not have a vote at Council meetings.
  • AGENCY MEMBER
    An individual or organization, which is professionally (or other categories approved by the Council) involved in and/or responsible for emergency services.
  • HONORARY MEMBER
    Any individual, group or agency that has made an outstanding contribution to the purposes of the Council, and which the Council wishes to recognize in this manner.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
  • Eligibility to join the NMSAR-Forum, an email group where members can share information about relevant topics.
  • Reduced registration fees for your team members at ESCAPE.
  • Reduced or no fee registration for your team members for NMSARC-sanctioned regional trainings.
  • Access to special training by qualified instructors for your team through NMSARC.
  • Voting privileges at ESCAPE (e.g., selection of NMSARC board members, vote on matters related to SAR issues in New Mexico).
  • Use of LCD projectors for training purposes at no charge.  Projectors are located throughout the state and may be scheduled via your team liaison.
  • Team Emergency Equipment Grant Program.  While this is a very limited and restricted program it can be of a great benefit to a team for the replacement of team equipment that is lost, stolen or damaged during a State SAR Mission.
  • USGS Topographical Maps for teams and team members at prices about one third the USGS price.
  • Assistance organizing large-scale training exercises.
  • Part of a statewide communication network for NM SAR teams.
MEMBER TEAMS, LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS & CONTACT INFORMATION
Any search and rescue team recognized by the State Resource Officer is eligible for Council membership.  Current Board members are listed below, along with their Board positions and team liaison assignments.  Teams may contact their team liaison at any time for assistance with NMSARC matters.  Current Council member teams and their contact information are also shown. 
NAME
CITY
MEMBER STATUS
Herb Kincey
Santa Fe
Honorary NMSARC Member
​Bob Howell
Alamogordo & Cloudcroft
​Individual Member
LOCATION OF MEMBER TEAMS
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