County: No one injured as plane makes emergency landing south of Santa Fe

Dec. 18—A plane made an emergency landing in the Cañoncito area late Monday afternoon, after the pilot reportedly struggled with engine troubles, Santa Fe County officials said.

No one was injured in the incident, county spokeswoman Olivia Romo confirmed around 5 p.m., adding she was still awaiting more information from crews on the ground.

Sheriff Adan Mendoza said authorities lost contact with the aircraft after it reported engine trouble, prompting emergency crews to begin searching for it near Lamy. They found it near Ojo de la Vaca off Interstate 25 southeast of Santa Fe.

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