Native Air 29, part of leading air medical service provider, Air Methods, has moved their base to Carlsbad Medical Center. According to spokesperson Maddie Noteboom, the new base location will continue to ensure residents in the southeast New Mexico region and surrounding areas will have access to air medical services–resulting in quicker response times for emergent and trauma situations. The decision to move the base to Carlsbad Medical Center comes after an extensive review of the local needs. Native Air has served Carlsbad for 20+ years and after recognizing the regional growth in this area, Air Methods and local community and hospital leaders identified the need for these lifesaving air medical services.