2023 Heroes of Health

Searchlight New Mexico: Shining a Light on Healthcare in NM

Searchlight New Mexico is bringing critical attention to a state grappling with severe healthcare challenges. With multiple counties designated as Health Professional Shortage Areas, thousands of families lack reliable access to medical care. Maternity wards have closed, rural hospitals are fighting to stay open, and the state’s population faces daunting obstacles to receiving essential care. The […]

Mar. 19, 2025

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2023 Heroes of Health

Lisa Patch, a director of health services for Alamogordo Public Schools, and Rayven Ward, a 13-year-old advocate from Rio Communities, are Con Alma Health Foundation’s health heroes this year for their actionable efforts to bring transformational change to their communities. “The review committee was impressed with Lisa’s leadership in bringing telehealth, grief and healing, employee wellness, and […]

Dec. 21, 2023

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2023 Northern New Mexico Health Grant Recipients

Northern New Mexico Health Grants Group Promoting the health and wellness of the people of Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, and northern Santa Fe counties through a partnership between the Con Alma Health Foundation and the Hospital Auxiliary for Los Alamos Medical Center (9 grants, totaling $150,000) We congratulate the 2023 Northern New Mexico Health Grants […]

Nov. 28, 2023

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2023 Statewide Grant Recipients

Con Alma Health Foundation grants focus on ensuring that all New Mexicans have full and equal access to opportunities that enable them to lead healthy lives. To that end, the Foundation awards grants each year to support nonprofits’ efforts to improve their communities’ health. (28 grants, totaling $650,000) We congratulate the 2023 Con Alma Health […]

Nov. 28, 2023

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2023 Grant Recipients

This year we are awarding a total of $1.8 million in grants, which includes $1 million to strengthen maternal health outcomes as well as $650,000 to work toward health equity in New Mexico. Con Alma Health Foundation will provide transformative grants to three nonprofits, along with technical assistance and capacity-building support. It will support organizations […]

Nov. 28, 2023

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Volunteer Fulfills Mission to Help People

This profile about one of our steadfast volunteers, Nathan Padilla of Roswell, is the second in a series recognizing our volunteers and staff to show appreciation for the work they do and their commitment to improving health in New Mexico. Two monumental events in Nathan Padilla’s life– his struggles with a cocaine addiction and the […]

Nov. 08, 2023

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Recognizing Work and Commitment in Improving Health in New Mexico

This profile about one of our steadfast volunteers, Twila Rutter from Clovis, is the first in a series recognizing our volunteers and staff to show appreciation for the work they do and their commitment to improving health in New Mexico. Twila Rutter has had a unique and varied perspective of health in New Mexico – […]

Oct. 03, 2023

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Executive Director Search

Con Alma Health Foundation seeks a strategic and visionary Executive Director to help define its next chapter of development. Con Alma, a private health foundation based in Santa Fe, works to improve the health status and access to healthcare for all who live in New Mexico. A transformational leader, this individual must be at ease […]

Sep. 15, 2023

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2023 Con Alma Grant Guidelines Review

2023 CAHF Grant Guidelines Overview Slides

May. 16, 2023

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Searchlight New Mexico: Shining a Light on Healthcare in NM

2023 Heroes of Health

2023 Northern New Mexico Health Grant Recipients

2023 Statewide Grant Recipients

2023 Grant Recipients

Volunteer Fulfills Mission to Help People

Recognizing Work and Commitment in Improving Health in New Mexico

Executive Director Search

2023 Con Alma Grant Guidelines Review

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