American Heart Association New Mexico
Governor Signs Healthy School Meals for All Bill
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed Senate Bill 4 into law. This legislation ensures that all New Mexico students will receive free, nutritious school meals, erasing concerns about meal costs and reducing stigma.
Southwest Region Rural Health Summit
The inaugural SouthWest Region Rural Health Summit, hosted by the American Heart Association and supported by Texas Mutual, aimed to address the significant health disparity between rural and urban residents in the SouthWest region of the United States, where an 11-year life expectancy gap exists.
Advocates Attend Day of Action at Capitol
Advocates in New Mexico united on February 8 for our 2023 Day of Action at the Capitol. They addressed various issues, including raising the cigarette tax to combat youth smoking and closing a loophole allowing indoor smoking in state-run racinos.
CPR Saved Her life
Ashley Dalton went into sudden cardiac arrest during volleyball practice. CPR saved her life. Learn more about her incredible survivor story.
Green Chile Stew
This Native American recipe has a kick to it because it features two types of hot peppers that surely will wake up your taste buds.
Focus on Quality
When medical professionals apply the most up-to-date evidence-based treatment guidelines, patient outcomes improve. That's the simple truth behind the drive for continuous quality improvement. Our comprehensive suite of programs can help you advance farther and faster in the quest for ever-better care.
Life’s Essential 8
Life’s Essential 8 are the key measures for improving and maintaining cardiovascular health, as defined by the American Heart Association. Better cardiovascular health helps lower the risk for heart disease, stroke and other major health problems.
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Don't miss the final chance to multiply your life-saving impact EIGHT TIMES to help save more lives from heart disease and stroke.
Events in Your Area
New Mexico Go Red for Women
Location: Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town
Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 - 10:30 AM
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Advocate Spotlight: Catherine Czaja
Catherine Czaja's unique journey led her from the New York City stage to Albuquerque, driven by love and purpose. Alongside her husband Danny and their furry friends, Catherine champions a healthier lifestyle, especially for her mother's heart health. A cancer survivor and infertility advocate, she now proudly represents the AHA mission and actively promotes heart health through her role as United States of America Mrs. New Mexico 2023.
You're the Cure is working within our community to empower citizens to take informed action on local and state policies, and champion policies and laws that help people avoid unhealthy practices and create safer communities. Our advocates are addressing critical healthcare concerns by advocating for policies that can improve access and boost the quality and value of care.
President
Nathan Cogburn, MBA, BSN, RN
Director of Population Health/Nurse Practitioner
First Choice Community Care
President Elect
Latha Raja Shankar MD, MBA
State Plan Chief Medical Officer
Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico
Chair
Suzanne Mirabal
Business Banking Sales Manager
US Bank
Sherri Wells
Executive Director
American Heart Association
Members
Martha Carpenter
Director
NAI SunVista Commercial RE
Phillip John Camp, M.D.
Director of Clinical Operations
Presbyterian Heart Group
Leticia Chavarria
Director/Registered Nurse
The Watermark at Cherry Hills
Annie Gilbert, APRN,FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner
Sandia View Family Medicine PC
Katy Marcotte
Community Member
Mike May
Director of Workforce Learning
Future Focused Education
Jeremy Montoya
Albertson's
Market Store Director
Martha Porter
Branch Quality Control Analyst/Compliance and Oversight
UMB Bank
Chris Schroeder
CEO
Real Time Solutions
Louis Volk, III
CEO/President
Delta Dental of New Mexico
Contact Us
Email [email protected].
Albuquerque main phone: (505) 485-1330
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