Retta Ward (1953–2016) was an American health advocate and official who served as New Mexico's Secretary of Health from January 2013 until her passing in March 2016. Originally a high school biology teacher, she transitioned to public health roles, including Secretary of Aging and Long-Term Services. Raised in New Mexico, she held degrees in health education and public health. Ward had notable oversight responsibilities, including managing training centers for The Hertz Corporation. Her life ended tragically in a car accident due to a medical emergency.
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Meaning of the name - Retta
A diminutive form of names like 'Ragnhild' or 'Rebekka,' signifying 'strong ruler' or 'to bind.'
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Retta Ward belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: New Mexico
Place of Death: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Cause of Death: Medical emergency leading to a car accident
Educated At: University of New Mexico | University of Arizona
Occupation: politician | teacher
Employers: New Mexico Department of Health | The Hertz Corporation
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 4, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for May 4, 2024 |
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| Sun | 13 Taurus 55 | 14 Taurus 43 | 21 Cancer 56 |
| Moon | 20 Capricorn 46 | 27 Pisces 49 | 2 Virgo 43 |
| Mercury | 23 Aries 49 | 19 Aries 14 | 8 Leo 1 |
| Venus | 14 Aries 58 | 6 Taurus 27 | 7 Gemini 39 |
| Mars | 2 Gemini 25 | 3 Aries 8 | 20 Cancer 11 |
| Jupiter | 28 Taurus 41 | 24 Taurus 59 | 14 Gemini 53 |
| Saturn | 23 Libra 1 | 16 Pisces 53 | 21 Libra 26 |
| Uranus | 15 Cancer 15 | 22 Taurus 37 | 19 Cancer 0 |
| Neptune | 21 Libra 56 | 29 Pisces 2 | 21 Libra 8 |
| Pluto | 20 Leo 47 | 2 Aquarius 5 | 21 Leo 56 |
| Rahu | 7 Aquarius 31 | 14 Aries 16 | 3 Aquarius 45 |
| Ketu | 7 Leo 31 | 14 Libra 16 | 3 Leo 45 |
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