EMS Region III. Inc.

06/04/2026

Meeting Update – Air Ambulance & MDC Meetings This Week

We experienced some difficulties sending Zoom invitations for this week's Air Ambulance Committee and Medical Direction Committee (MDC) meetings.

If you need a Zoom invitation, please contact:
Peggy Ann Griego – [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
Sam Griego – [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

You are also welcome to attend either meeting in person:

🚁 Air Ambulance Committee Meeting
CSI Aviation, Clark Loop, Albuquerque

🚑 Medical Direction Committee (MDC) Meeting
Las Lunas Fire Department Station 2

We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to your participation. Thank you for your continued support of EMS in New Mexico!

06/03/2026

**EMS: More Than a Ride to the Hospital**

Every day, EMS professionals across New Mexico answer the call—providing lifesaving care when seconds matter most.

From heart attacks and strokes to traumatic injuries and medical emergencies, EMS clinicians bring advanced medical care directly to the patient, often making critical treatment decisions long before arriving at the hospital.

💙 EMS providers are educators, advocates, problem-solvers, and healthcare professionals serving communities large and small.

Did you know?
•Early recognition of an emergency and calling 911 can save lives.
• Immediate CPR can double or even triple a person's chance of survival from sudden cardiac arrest.
• EMS is a vital link in the trauma, stroke, and cardiac care systems throughout New Mexico.

Hats off to the EMS professionals who serve our communities 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

06/01/2026

It's a busy week for EMS and trauma stakeholders across New Mexico!

We have several important meetings taking place this week, and we encourage everyone to participate and stay engaged in the ongoing development of emergency medical services throughout our state.

Region I EMS Advisory Board Meeting
Wednesday, June 3
1:00 PM
Zoom Meeting

South Central ReTrAC Committee Meeting (Lincoln & Otero Counties)
Wednesday, June 3
Dinner at 6:00 PM
Meeting begins at 6:30 PM
Lincoln County EMS, Ruidoso
Zoom option available

Air Ambulance Committee Meeting
Thursday, June 4
1:00 PM
CSI Aviation, Clark Loop, Albuquerque
Zoom option available upon request

Joint Organization on Education (JOE) Committee Meeting
Thursday, June 4
Zoom Meeting

Medical Direction Committee (MDC) Quarterly Meeting
Friday, June 5
9:30 AM
Los Lunas Fire Department
Zoom option available upon request

Thank you to all of the EMS professionals, healthcare partners, educators, and volunteers who dedicate their time to improving patient care across New Mexico. We look forward to productive discussions and continued collaboration.

05/29/2026

**Pre-Hospital Trauma Care in New Mexico: Every Minute Matters**

Trauma remains one of the leading causes of death and disability for people under age 45. In a state as large and rural as New Mexico, the role of EMS providers is critical. From remote highways and ranch roads to busy urban centers, pre-hospital providers are often the first link in the trauma system. ([State Records Center & Archives][1])

Did you know?
🔹 Severely injured patients who are more than one hour from a trauma center face an increased risk of death.
🔹 New Mexico's trauma system is designed to rapidly identify, stabilize, and transport trauma patients to the most appropriate facility.
🔹 The state relies on a coordinated network of EMS agencies, air medical services, trauma centers, and hospitals working together to save lives. ([New Mexico Department of Health][2])

Whether it's controlling life-threatening bleeding, managing an airway, recognizing shock, or making critical transport decisions, the actions taken in the first few minutes after injury can dramatically impact patient outcomes.

Thank you to the EMTs, paramedics, firefighters, dispatchers, nurses, physicians, and air medical crews who work together every day to provide life-saving trauma care across New Mexico. Your dedication makes a difference when seconds count.



[1]: https://www.srca.nm.gov/parts/title07/07.027.0007.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com "7.27.7 NMAC"
[2]: https://www.nmhealth.org/about/erd/emsb/trauma/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "EMS Trauma Care Program"

7.27.7.1 ISSUING AGENCY: New Mexico Department of Health, Public Health Division, Injury Prevention and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Bureau.

05/29/2026

South Central ReTrAC Committee Meeting Reminder
The South Central ReTrAC Committee, serving Lincoln and Otero Counties, will meet on Wednesday, June 3rd at 6:00 PM.

In-Person Location:
Lincoln County EMS Building

Virtual Option Available:
A Zoom option is available for those unable to attend in person.

The South Central ReTrAC Committee brings together EMS agencies, hospitals, public health partners, first responders, and other stakeholders to discuss regional trauma and emergency care issues, identify opportunities for improvement, and strengthen patient care throughout our region.

For the Zoom link or additional information, please contact:

Sam Griego
[email protected]

We encourage all stakeholders from Lincoln and Otero Counties to participate and help shape the future of emergency and trauma care in our region. We look forward to seeing you there!

05/28/2026

EMS Fact of the Day

Early CPR can double or even triple a person’s chance of survival during sudden cardiac arrest. Immediate chest compressions help keep oxygen-rich blood flowing to the brain and vital organs until advanced care arrives.

Every minute without CPR and defibrillation decreases the chance of survival by approximately 7–10%. That’s why bystander CPR truly saves lives. 💙

Learning CPR could help you save a family member, friend, coworker — or even a stranger.

05/21/2026

Thursday: Save-A-Life Day

You do not have to wear a uniform to save a life.

Learning CPR, Stop the Bleed, and how to call 911 can make a difference before EMS even arrives. Today is a great reminder that lifesaving starts in the community.

Take a class. Learn the skills. Be the help until help arrives. If you need a CPR class give us a call at EMS region 3 and we will get you in touch with an instructor! 575-769-2639

05/21/2026

Wednesday: EMS for Children Day

Children are not just small adults — they require special care, special equipment, and calm, confident providers.

Today we recognize the EMS professionals who care for pediatric patients with skill, compassion, and heart.

To every provider who has comforted a scared child, supported a worried parent, or delivered excellent pediatric care — thank you.

05/19/2026

It's Tuesday of EMS week!

This week we celebrate the incredible EMS professionals who answer the call — day or night, rain or shine, holidays, weekends, and everything in between. From first responders and EMTs to paramedics, dispatchers, educators, flight crews, and support staff, THANK YOU for your dedication to serving our communities.

🚨 Fun EMS Facts:
• The first civilian ambulance service in the United States began in 1865!
• Paramedics can perform advanced lifesaving procedures including cardiac pacing, medication administration, airway management, and more.
• The average EMS provider makes thousands of critical decisions every year under pressure.
• EMS professionals are often the very first point of care in emergencies — bringing the emergency room directly to the patient.
• Rural EMS providers in New Mexico frequently cover enormous response areas and wear many hats within their communities.

EMS is more than a profession — it’s a family, a calling, and a commitment to helping others on their worst days.

Please join us in thanking the EMS providers across New Mexico for the compassion, courage, and sacrifice they demonstrate every single day.

05/18/2026

Happy EMS Week from EMS Region I and EMS Region III!

This week, we proudly celebrate the paramedics, EMTs, dispatchers, nurses, physicians, firefighters, educators, and first responders who serve our communities with courage, compassion, and professionalism every single day.

Across rural highways, small communities, and busy emergency scenes, EMS professionals stand ready at all hours to answer the call when people need help most.

Thank you for the sacrifices you make:
▪️ The long shifts
▪️ The missed holidays and family time
▪️ The emotional and physical demands
▪️ The unwavering dedication to patient care

Your commitment strengthens the entire healthcare system and makes a lasting difference in the lives of countless New Mexicans.

EMS is more than a career — it is service, teamwork, resilience, and family.

From all of us at EMS Regions I & III:
Thank you for your service, your compassion, and your continued dedication to excellence in emergency medical care. ❤️