Ambulance and Emergency Medical Technicians on call at 911

Holy Cross Hospital 758-8883
1397 Weimer Road, Taos, NM 87571 (approximately 36 miles west of Eagle Nest/50 minute drive)

Mountain Medical at Angel Fire (urgent care) 377-1805
Daily 9:00 am-4:30 pm during the ski season and by appointment the remainder of the year. At the base of the Angel Fire Ski Lift, First Aid Station no. 1/Ski Patrol Building

Jeffrey G. Loving Memorial "Open Arms" Medical Facility 377-1802
40 West Ridge Road, Angel Fire, NM 87710 (ground level at United Church of Angel Fire)   Thursdays 4:00 pm-9:00 pm.  Free to residents of the Moreno Valley and surrounding areas who have no health insurance from the private sector. Medicare or Medicaid. Patients seen in order of arrival.

HEALTH NOTE:

The altitude of Moreno Valley is 8,400 feet, subjecting some people to altitude illness. Altitude illness is usually preventable if ascent is slow. If mild symptoms occur, spending the day at the higher elevation and sleeping a night or two at a lower elevation will help speed acclimation.  Being in excellent physical condition does not affect one's ability to acclimate to altitude.  Take it easy, resist the urge to overdo it the first day or two in the area.  Increase carbohydate intake to 70% of calories and reduce fat intake.  Avoid alcohol, tranquilizers and sleeping pills the first two days, as they slow the acclimation process.  If you suspect you might be subject to altitude illness, your doctor can provide you with prescription medication to help prevent illness and speed acclimation.  Mild symptoms include: headache, nausea, poor appetite, run-down feeling and shortness of breath with exertion.   Symptoms indicating the need for immediate professional medical care: Moderate (headache not relieved by Tylenol or aspirin, vomiting, raspy cough); Severe (balance/coordination problem, wet cough, disorientation, too weak to eat or get up, lips or fingernails turn blue in color)