Dr. Mario Pacheco

This year’s annual report celebrates New Mexico Heroes of Health and their impact.  Each year, Con Alma Health Foundation (CAHF) recognizes individuals who work to improve health in New Mexico.  We interviewed last year’s top honoree, Dr. Mario Pacheco, watch his interview here.

NM Health Councils

Heroic efforts are not singular acts, made by one person acting alone.  They are collective ones, made by many people moving in a common rhythm. An example of this kind of collective effort this past year was the health council convening. 

Bud Mulcock

Last year, New Mexico lost a lifelong advocate in Bud Mulcock, who served on CAHF’s Board of Trustees.  Remembered for his sense of humor, Bud was instrumental on CAHF’s Finance, Audit and Executive Committees, serving two three-year terms.  Born in Roswell and raised in Artesia, he spent nearly 20 years with the Public Service Company of New Mexico, where he was a vice president.  A graduate of George Washington University and the University of New Mexico School of Law, Bud worked for Democratic U.S. Rep. E.S. Johnny Walker of New Mexico and was an assistant state attorney general.  He also served as President of the Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce and after retirement he lobbied for the New Mexico Activities Association and the Coalition of School Administrators.  Gov. Bill Richardson ordered flags lowered for Bud, whom he called “a good man with a long, positive history in New Mexico.”

Watch a tribute by Juan Vigil, CAHF Board Member.

Mike and Mary Anaya

This year’s annual report also features Mike and Mary Anaya.  Few families in New Mexico have had more impact on the state than the Anayas.  In 2010, Con Alma Health Foundation nominated the Anaya Family for National Philanthropy Day’s Outstanding Family in Philanthropy, and they received this top honor.  Watch their acceptance speech here.