New Mexico Administrative Code

When an ambulance is dispatched, it shall carry and have readily available equipment in good working order, including: A. one semi-automatic defibrillator for EMT basic and EMT intermediate use or one semi-automatic/manual defibrillator monitor for paramedic use, as specified in …

When an ambulance is dispatched, it shall carry adequate quantities of readily available supplies to ensure the level of care described in the ambulance service protocols signed by the physician medical director, including but not limited to: A. 12 sterile bandages, soft roller, …

An ambulance service shall adhere to the appropriate EMS scopes of practice for EMS personnel regarding approved medications, provided the medications are listed in the service's treatment guidelines or protocols and approved by the physician medical director for use by the ambul…

In addition to the required equipment and supplies, every ambulance shall carry at least one portable medical kit containing the following items, or their appropriate equivalent: A. one sphygmomanometer in adult, child and infant sizes, or one sphygmomanometer capable of acceptin…

A. Service requirements: An ambulance service shall meet the following requirements before it provides any advanced level treatments or procedures, including special skills: (1) If an ambulance service represents itself or labels its vehicles as a provider of service at any level…

An ambulance service may provide scheduled pre-hospital or inter-facility transport of patients, including physically or mentally impaired patients or non-ambulatory patients, who require the attending care and monitoring of qualified medical personnel. Only certified ambulances …

A. This rule applies to all ambulance services subject to the jurisdiction of the department. B. In addition to the exemptions stated in 65-2A-38 and 65-6-6 NMSA 1978, this rule does not apply to: (1) agencies of the United States government or (2) ambulance services authorized i…

Emergency transports for special events are not inter-facility transfers unless that definition is met. Dedicated stand-by status ambulances shall not respond to emergency calls off site of the event except in cases of disaster, mass casualty or other unusual medical circumstance…

In addition to the record requirements for motor carriers, every ambulance service shall maintain accurate and separate records of its services in New Mexico, including: A. driver records with current licenses, history of department of transportation (DOT) physical examinations, …

Each ambulance service shall have a written quality assurance program, which shall provide for. A. patient care records retention: an ambulance service shall retain pre-hospital patient care records for seven years, as approved by local medical protocol; B. reporting: ambulance s…

Sections 65-2A-4 and 65-6-4 NMSA 1978, and 2023 N.M. Laws, Chapter 100, Section 81.

Permanent.

July 1, 2024, unless a later date is cited within a section.

The purpose of this rule is to establish requirements for ambulance vehicles, equipment, operations, drivers and attendant services.

In addition to the definitions in 7.27.2 NMAC, as used in this rule: A. advanced level means emergency medical services above the New Mexico Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) basic level including EMT intermediate, EMT paramedic, and special skills which include enhanced emergen…

A. It shall be unlawful for an ambulance service, or any of its personnel or agents, to refuse to provide service to a willing person in need of emergency medical treatment or transportation, or to require advance payment prior to rendering such service. A responding ambulance se…

Ambulance services shall develop mutual aid agreements with all appropriate entities that may be implemented anytime an ambulance service cannot respond to a call or if a disaster or mass casualty situation occurs. Mutual aid may be provided pursuant to an established written agr…

New Mexico Department of Transportation.

This rule applies to all towing services performing non-consensual tows.

Sections 65-2A-4 and 65-2A-20(H) NMSA 1978, and 2023 N.M. Laws, Chapter 100, Section 81.

Permanent.

July 1, 2024, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

The purpose of this rule is to establish a procedure providing for periodic fuel surcharges for towing services performing non-consensual tows.

A. EIA fuel price refers to the weekly gasoline or diesel fuel price for the Rocky Mountain region, as published by the United States department of energy's energy information administration (EIA) at: http://www.eia.gov/petroleum/gasdiesel/. B. fuel surcharge means the additional…

A towing service may add to a non-consensual tow invoice a separate fuel surcharge line item that must comply with the following table and formula. A. formula: the fuel surcharge amount is calculated by multiplying the total allowable mileage charge by the 'multiplier' in the tab…

New Mexico Department of Transportation.

An applicant for a certificated service (including for amendment, lease or transfer or a tariff rate increase) may apply for temporary authority pursuant to Section 65-2A-11 NMSA 1978. The original and temporary applications must be complete, and all fees received, prior to consi…

Notices are posted on the department's website and sent to all motor carriers and other persons or entities who have previously submitted an electronic address for the purpose of receiving such notices. Notice is required as required by law for all complete certificate applicatio…

Applications are complete once all the information and documentation required is submitted and the requisite fees are received. Applications must be complete prior to the noticing and consideration by the department. Completed applications are reviewed for legal compliance. The a…

During the notice period, an application for a certificate (including for amendment, lease or transfer) for passenger services may be contested by protest or objection, or by the department if staff require a hearing on the application. A. Protests. Only full service carriers may…

A. Requirements for all motor carriers: (1) Service restrictions: The provisions governing the scope, terms and conditions of motor carrier services are provided in the applicable statutes, rules and the specifications of each operating authority. Authorized services must be prov…

This rule applies to all motor carriers in New Mexico subject to the jurisdiction of the department.