Camping is an enjoyable activity for all walks of life. Now that spring break is around the corner, many people are seeking an adventure and wanting to get away. If you are one of these people, check out the following essentials to camping. They will help you stay safe and comfortable. Choosing the Correct Shelter Plan ahead of time. Research the location you want to camp in. Look into the different campground sites they offer and if any amenities will be available to you. When deciding on where to stay, do not forget to consider any physical or medical needs of all the guests. If choosing to ..read more

February is seen as the month of love. People show their affection towards others by giving them boxes full of chocolates or many kisses. What if there’s someone close to you who could use some loving. How about your heart? February is also known as American Heart Month. This month is used to raise awareness of heart disease and how individuals can prevent it both at home and with the help of their community. Here are some helpful tips for better heart health. Get some Zs. Get some good sleep! Sleep is not just a means to recharge your battery for the next day, it’s also integral for your hear ..read more

Raise the bar this year and take your ball of sunshine to a romantic getaway for Valentine’s Day. Imagine making new adventures on top of the Rocky Mountains, enjoying beachside strolls along Emerald Coast, eating under candlelight at any of Chicago’s lavish restaurants. The possibilities are endless; the hardest part is choosing where to go. So, if you are ready to swap out the teddy bear and chocolates for a remarkable one-on-one escape, jump into a desirable trip to one of these destinations this February. Colorado Springs, Colorado There is tons of exploration awaiting for your descent int ..read more

Weather in the Texas Panhandle is as finicky as anywhere in the country. Sunny days turn into walls of dust. Rainy afternoons turn into frozen mornings. Weather that is reported to pass us by comes screaming over the caprock in defiance of any projected path. As an aviation company, we are always tracking the weather and utilizing the latest data from our flight planning channels to keep our pilots and passengers safe. After some of the crazy weather we have seen so far this winter, we wanted to highlight some of the best applications available at your fingertips for you to use in your eve ..read more

As we all know, Texas has unpredictable winter weather conditions. With this uncertainty comes a possibility for dangerous driving conditions this holiday season. In hopes of staying accident-free this winter, we recommend that you drive with the utmost caution no matter where you go. Remember this suggested advice to make the streets a little safer this Christmas. Be Vigilant In this time of more congested driving, it is important to be more vigilant for the sake of you and everyone else on the road. With there being a mixture of different drivers on the road, you never know how they choose t ..read more

T’is the season of Christmas, and at Rico you know, Our fleet and our family continue to grow. And we’re all looking forward with passionate flair, To another great year of quality care in the air. We’ve expanded our service and want to tell you more, About the “Rico Difference” and all that’s in store. So in Holiday rhyme we present to you, The 2018 Rico year in Review. We partnered with Tucumcari and a hospital there, To provide medical air transport and care. We celebrated a year at our base in Dalhart, a community we are blessed to be a small part. We worked very hard to upgrade our App. T ..read more

This one is for all of our New Mexico and Colorado residents. Frostbite is a common condition that many people don’t think they’re likely to experience firsthand during the winter. The common cause of frostbite is an exposure to cold weather. The exposure to the cold weather doesn’t have to be extensive, it can occur in under 30 minutes and can also be affected by an individual’s contact with ice, snow, wind, and cold liquids. We’ve constructed a list of a few things you should consider to avoid frostbite this winter. Accessorize for the weather The biggest mistake made when preparing to go ou ..read more

The winter is a prominent season for individuals to catch a bacterial infection. This is due to individuals being more cooped up inside with other people who are showing symptoms of an infection. These symptoms include but aren’t exclusive to coughing, runny nose, sneezing, and having a sore throat. Although it’s difficult for us to stay away from people who are showing symptoms of sickness during the winter, there are steps we can take to try to prevent getting sick ourselves. Maintain a healthy lifestyle Sick or not, it’s especially important to keep a healthy lifestyle year-round. A healthy ..read more

Patient Advocacy Starts The Moment You Contact Us… Patient advocacy is a specialized niche in healthcare which has a primary focus of advocating on the behalf of patients and survivors to their respective insurance providers. It is a vital service due to families being stressed and having to make multiple arrangements at the time of an accident or medical emergency. In past years, it has been surrounded with red tape involving patient care memberships, yearly and monthly payments, and several other hoops. Not anymore. Rico Aviation believes that as a company we should advocate on your behalf r ..read more

They sneak up on us every year, and as soon as they are over, we restart the countdown until they are here again. The holiday season is one of the most joyous times of the year, except traveling during them. It is the busiest travel time of the year, kids are out of school and businesses are closed, so what better time than the holidays to use your saved up vacation time? Here is how you survive holiday travel. Avoid Peak Travel Days A good rule of thumb is the closer the day is to the holiday, the more busy and expensive it will be. However, if you can travel on the day of the holiday, you ar ..read more