Eagle Nest officials voted down a proposed emergency medical services (EMS) agreement with Angel Fire, potentially leaving the village responsible for its own coverage. The decision comes after more than eight months of meetings, draft proposals, and revisions.
Deadline Approaches
A July 1 deadline approaches, and unless a new agreement is approved before then, Eagle Nest will assume responsibility for EMS coverage within its jurisdiction beginning July 1, while Angel Fire will respond only under existing mutual aid arrangements.
The decision is part of a growing dispute over service costs and regulatory requirements. Angel Fire officials stated that approximately 14% of their EMS calls originate in Eagle Nest, costing an estimated $312,000 annually. State regulations require a written cost-sharing agreement for agencies providing routine service outside their primary response boundaries.
Despite the transition, officials stress that emergency response protocols remain unchanged. Residents and visitors should continue to call 911 for all emergencies. Both villages have indicated they remain open to future negotiations.
Original reporting: KOAT Albuquerque — read the source article.
