Sierra Vista Hospital EMS

09/29/2026

HEAVY RAIN & FLASH FLOODING

The National Weather Service has placed the region under a Moderate Risk (Level 3 of 4) for flash flooding, with a Flood Watch in effect for Truth or Consequences and surrounding areas through 6:00 AM Wednesday.

Widespread rainfall totals of 1.5–2.5 inches, with isolated areas potentially receiving 3–4 inches.

Saturated ground from recent rainfall will increase the potential for flash flooding of roads, arroyos, streams, and other low-lying areas.

Heavy rain may continue through Tuesday night.

Strong winds are also possible as moisture associated with the remnants of Hurricane Polo moves through the region.

A few strong to severe thunderstorms are possible Tuesday afternoon and evening, with damaging wind gusts potentially reaching 60+ mph and a low-confidence potential for a weak tornado.

Sierra Vista Hospital EMS reminds everyone:

TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN. Never attempt to drive through a flooded roadway or low-water crossing. Water depth and road conditions can be impossible to judge, especially after dark.

Avoid arroyos and normally dry drainage areas during heavy rain. Flash flooding can develop rapidly, even when it is not raining directly overhead.
Secure outdoor objects that could become airborne in strong winds, and use extra caution if traveling in high-profile vehicles.

Keep your phone charged, enable emergency alerts, and monitor official weather information for changing conditions, watches, and warnings.
Please do not take unnecessary risks. If you encounter a flooded roadway—turn around and find another route.

Our Swiftwater Rescue Team remains on standby and ready to respond should flooding create the need for water rescue operations anywhere in our community. Stay safe, Sierra County.

09/17/2026

TONIGHT: FREE CAR SEAT INSPECTIONS!

Join us tonight from 4:00–6:00 PM at the Healing Our Community Event for the SAFER New Mexico Car Seat Clinic!
Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be on-site providing car seat inspections, installation assistance, and safety education to help make sure your little ones are riding safely.

🚙 Drive-Thru Car Seat Clinic
⏰ Tonight | 4:00–6:00 PM
✅ Have your current car seat checked for proper installation

Stop by, get your car seat checked, and help keep our smallest passengers safe!

09/11/2026

On the morning of September 11, 2001, there were an estimated 17,400 occupants at the World Trade Center Complex. At 08:46 A.M., American Airlines Flight 11 flew into the North Tower. 17 minutes later a second plane, United Airlines Flight 175 hit the South Tower. It was at this moment, Americans realized we are under attack. 34 minutes later, American Airlines Flight 77 would strike the Pentagon. And finally, at 10:03 A.M. United Airlines Flight 93, as a result of heroic action, would crash into a field in Stony Creek Township, Pennsylvania, saving the lives of who knows how many. With an attack that lasted only 77 minutes, the world would be changed forever.

The attack, in New York, would illicit a response of nearly 10,000 first responders. All of whom, without hesitation, no matter the danger, pressed forward, to help those in need, on what would be the worst day of their lives. Many of whom knew the hazard and sacrifice that they were undertaking. NYFD Captain Terry Hatton is one of them. As he ran through the lobby of the North Tower, he spotted a familiar face. He stopped, giving his best friend, Firefighter Timothy Brown, a hug, saying, “I love you brother. I may never see you again.” Terry would be right, entering a stairwell, en route to save those in need. Captain Hatton would never see his pregnant wife again…would never get to meet his daughter. Like Terry, hundreds of First Responders would forge on, selflessly, willingly, for the preservation of human life…climbing a 110 story, burning building…no matter how unsafe…no matter the risk…knowing that they will likely never see their loved ones again…Completing incredible acts of valor and saving countless lives along the way.

On that day, we lost 343 firefighters…60 police officers…8 EMTs. To this day, we continue to suffer the loss of our responders whom were there that day. It is estimated that over 2,000 personnel have succumbed to cancer, developed as a result of being at Ground Zero. Thousands of responders…lost. Sons, daughters, fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, and friends. All making the ultimate sacrifice. On this 25th anniversary of the attack, let us not forget this enormous sacrifice that these heroes made. In the face of this Country’s worst day, we met the World’s worst evil, with the best of humanity…amazing acts of selflessness…extraordinary feats of heroism…thousands of First Responders just doing “THEIR JOBS,” answering their calling, so that others may live.

09/09/2026

A huge THANK YOU to Walmart Truth Or Consequences for generously donating car seats for giveaway at the upcoming SAFER New Mexico Car Seat Event, being held as part of the Healing Our Community Event!

Sierra Vista Hospital EMS is proud to collaborate with the certified car seat techs from organizations all over Sierra County to offer a Drive-Thru Car Seat Clinic, where families can have their car seats checked for proper installation and receive education on keeping children safe on the road.

Thanks to community partners like Walmart, we can put safety resources directly into the hands of local families.

Stop by the Healing Our Community Event and visit the Drive-Thru Car Seat Clinic!

09/03/2026

Great patient care doesn’t stop at agency lines. When services work together, share resources, and communicate effectively, we strengthen our response and improve outcomes for the patients and communities we serve.

A big thank you to Las Palomas Fire-EMS-Extrication and Native Air 31 Las Cruces, NM for your help today!

09/02/2026

SVH EMS working closely with Native Air 33 to ensure our most critical patients get the advanced care they need—when every minute matters.

Seamless coordination. Rapid transport. One goal: the best possible outcome for our patients.

Strong partnerships save lives!

08/27/2026

08/09/2026

Technical Rope Rescue – Day 3

Day 3 of Technical Rope Rescue training is in the books! Members of Las Palomas Fire-EMS-Extrication, Elephant Butte Fire Department, and Sierra Vista Hospital EMS continued building their skills in rope systems, teamwork, and technical rescue operations.

This multi-agency training, taught by Rescue Tactics and Training, strengthens not only individual skills but also the coordination and teamwork needed when complex rescues happen in our communities.

Great work by everyone who put in the time, effort, and plenty of sweat today!

08/05/2026

Last night, Sierra Vista Hospital EMS was proud to join our community for National Night Out! Thank you to everyone who came out to meet your local first responders and help strengthen the partnerships that keep Sierra County safe. We appreciate the opportunity to connect with our community—we're always here when you need us.