- Dramatic video from a livestream captured the rescue of 21 people who became trapped on the Sandia Peak Tramway, high up in the Sandia Mountains overlooking Albuquerque, New Mexico
- 20 of those rescued were restaurant workers who had finished their New Years Even shift at TEN 3 which sits at the top of mountain at 10,300ft
- A security guard who was heading up the mountain to start their overnight shift was trapped in a second car
- All 21 were stranded overnight aboard the two trams after icy conditions caused the cars to become stuck
- The cars were able to be moved to a support tower from where those trapped were able to rappel 85ft down
- Search and rescue personnel hiked up the mountain early on Saturday to deliver supplies and blankets
- Once on the the side of the mountain, a rescue helicopter was able to bring the workers back to safety
- One trapped woman posted photos showing weary passengers in hoodies trying to keep warm with silver space blankets
https://youtu.be/d8Z7FGzOUPE