| San Luis Valley RETAC |
| Mission Statement “ To develop, foster and support excellence in trauma and the emergency medical system within the San Luis Valley.” |
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The San Luis Valley Regional EMS/Trauma Advisory Council (SLV RETAC) encompasses 6 counties located in
the South Central portion of Colorado. Counties include Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Rio Grande, Mineral, and
Saguache. The region is just over 8193 square miles of mountains and desert floor. The San Luis Valley makes
up 10% of the landmass of the State of Colorado. We are the largest alpine valley in North America with a
population base of 5.6
the South Central portion of Colorado. Counties include Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Rio Grande, Mineral, and
Saguache. The region is just over 8193 square miles of mountains and desert floor. The San Luis Valley makes
up 10% of the landmass of the State of Colorado. We are the largest alpine valley in North America with a
population base of 5.6
There are 10 EMS transport services in the SLV. Calls for service range from around 50 per year for the smaller
services to 2,000 per year for the larger services. Eight of our of ten EMS agencies are staffed with volunteers. By
providing prehospital services 24/7, 365 days a year these volunteers show dedication and professionalism that
goes above and beyond!!! There are 3 designated trauma centers within the San Luis Valley. All are designated at
a Level IV.
services to 2,000 per year for the larger services. Eight of our of ten EMS agencies are staffed with volunteers. By
providing prehospital services 24/7, 365 days a year these volunteers show dedication and professionalism that
goes above and beyond!!! There are 3 designated trauma centers within the San Luis Valley. All are designated at
a Level IV.
Why are we here?
In 1994, a motor vehicle accident claimed the life of a local teen-aged girl. Her death was listed as a
"preventable death." After her unfortunate death, her parents were instrumental in the grass roots effort to
develop what is now the Colorado Trauma system. Patient care is our highest priority. To make this happen, it
is important to find mechanisms where Emergency medical and Trauma System providers work together to
meet changes with an organized approach. Each RETAC in the State of Colorado is a liaison between the
providers of care and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
In 1994, a motor vehicle accident claimed the life of a local teen-aged girl. Her death was listed as a
"preventable death." After her unfortunate death, her parents were instrumental in the grass roots effort to
develop what is now the Colorado Trauma system. Patient care is our highest priority. To make this happen, it
is important to find mechanisms where Emergency medical and Trauma System providers work together to
meet changes with an organized approach. Each RETAC in the State of Colorado is a liaison between the
providers of care and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
persons per square mile. Geographic as well as demographic
diversity both challenge and strengthen our region. We have
counties that double, and in some cases nearly triple, the population
during seasonal periods. The region has one National Park, The
Great Sand dunes. The Southern San Luis Valley borders the State
of New Mexico. There are four highways that pass through our
region, two of which are the main transportation routes in and out of
the valley.
diversity both challenge and strengthen our region. We have
counties that double, and in some cases nearly triple, the population
during seasonal periods. The region has one National Park, The
Great Sand dunes. The Southern San Luis Valley borders the State
of New Mexico. There are four highways that pass through our
region, two of which are the main transportation routes in and out of
the valley.
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