Welcome..
The Southwest Regional Emergency & Trauma Advisory Council, Inc. (SWRETAC) is one of eleven regional EMS and Trauma Advisory Councils (RETAC)s in Colorado designated by state statute and funded with Highway User’s Tax Funds (HUTF). The SWRETAC promotes emergency medical and trauma care for patients in the counties of Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata, Montezuma, and San Juan.

Upcoming Meetings & Events
March 16, 2025
Education Committee Meeting
March 16, 2025
Wellness & Resiliency Committee Meeting
April – TBD
SWRETAC RMD Meeting
April 9-10
SEMTAC
March 4-5, 2025 @7:00 PM
Honorable But Broken-Private Screening – More info to coming soon!
Fort Lewis Concert Hall
June 11, 2025 10:00AM- 12:00PM
SWRETAC Quarterly Executive Committee Meeting
June 11, 2025 1:00PM – 3:00PM
SWRETAC Quarterly Board Meeting
(Open to the Public)
MISSION STATEMENT
Southwest Regional Emergency and Trauma Advisory Council (SWRETAC) will maintain, improve and expand EMTS (Emergency Medical and Trauma Services) system development in Southwest Colorado.
VISION STATEMENT
SWRETAC’s vision is to develop a collaborative, comprehensive and efficient Emergency Medical and Trauma System for the region that will seek to reduce preventable mortality and morbidity by engaging regional stakeholders.
6,584
Square Miles
85,625
Population
9
Ground Ambulance Agencies
The Southwestern Regional Emergency & Trauma Advisory Council, Inc. / SWRETAC is a 501(c) 3 non-profit corporation that is registered with the Colorado Secretary of State.