CON ALMA News:

SANTA FE — Con Alma Health Foundation asks for health hero nominations of people who have made a significant difference in the health of their community.

This year, Con Alma is accepting nominations in two age categories: adult (age 26 and older) and youth (age 25 and younger). Fill out a brief form here.

Heroes can work in any field, including advocates, volunteers, clinicians, administrators, teachers and policy makers. The strongest candidate is an unsung hero who is passionate about improving health in New Mexico. Con Alma will accept nominations until 5 p.m. Oct. 31.

Con Alma, the state’s largest private foundation dedicated solely to health, will donate $1,000 each to New Mexico nonprofits that the heroes choose. This is the 15th year Con Alma has honored individuals who are making a difference in the health of New Mexico. Last year, Con Alma recognized Tina Cordova, co-founder of the Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium and Noah Blue Elk Hotchkiss, co-founder of the Tribal Adaptive Organization.