Stranded hikers, sliding semis: Round of heavy snow impacts New Mexico Thursday and Friday

Two unprepared hikers that had planned to hike La Luz trail were stuck on a cliffside between the Crest and the tram due to heavy snow accumulation yesterday at around 7 p.m., while Friday’s weather left at least one semi truck sliding off the road on Interstate 40 in eastern New Mexico, officials said. The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office Mobile Community Action Team, Bernalillo County Fire Department, Albuquerque Mountain Rescue, and Cibola Search and Rescue responded after the hikers were able to call for help. Rescue teams began their journey...