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Aztec proclaims 911 telecommunicators as first responders
Summary
The commission recognized San Juan County 911 telecommunicators as first responders via a city proclamation and encouraged the state to reclassify 911 professionals accordingly; representatives accepted thanks from the dais.
The City of Aztec adopted a proclamation recognizing San Juan County 911 telecommunicators as first responders, praising their role as the first point of contact in emergencies and urging the state to reclassify 911 professionals beyond clerical designation.
The mayor read the proclamation, which said telecommunicators’ decisions and skills affect emergency outcomes and that the city recognizes their equal standing with other emergency personnel. A representative accepted the proclamation and attendees applauded.
The proclamation also encouraged the state of New Mexico to reclassify 911 telecommunicators as first responders to reflect the life‑saving nature of their work.
