Know your resources before you need them. Local volunteer teams and regional services ensure help is available in the Sacramento Mountains.
Multiple ambulance services respond to the Cloudcroft area. For life-threatening emergencies, patients are transported to the nearest appropriate hospital.
The Cloudcroft Volunteer Fire Department provides fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical response throughout the village and surrounding areas.
Law enforcement services are provided by multiple agencies depending on jurisdiction and nature of the incident.
The nearest emergency room is in Alamogordo, approximately 27 minutes from Cloudcroft. For life-threatening emergencies, call 911.
99-bed Level III Trauma Center providing 24-hour emergency care. The largest healthcare facility in Otero County, serving the community since 1949.
Community hospital in Ruidoso providing emergency services, surgery, and inpatient care for the Lincoln County region.
An alternative for non-life-threatening emergencies, depending on location and circumstances.
Cell coverage is spotty throughout the Sacramento Mountains. If you can't get a signal, try moving to higher ground or driving toward the village center. Know your location before you need help.
Communities like Timberon are over an hour from the nearest ER. Consider your distance from emergency services when planning remote activities.
For life-threatening emergencies, ambulances transport to the nearest hospital. For non-life-threatening situations, you may be taken to your hospital of choice.
Many mountain area EMS responders are volunteers. Your patience is appreciated as these dedicated community members provide critical services.
For non-emergency medical needs, several clinics serve the Cloudcroft and Alamogordo areas.
New medical practice located on James Canyon Highway in Cloudcroft, next to the fire station. Offering primary care services to mountain residents and visitors.
CloudcroftLocal medical provider serving the Cloudcroft community with primary care and general medical services.
CloudcroftHealthcare services available in Alamogordo for a range of medical needs.
AlamogordoComprehensive services including medical, dental, and behavioral health. No patient is denied services due to inability to pay.
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