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: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for May 4, 1953
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 4, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 4, 2026 |
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| Sun | 13 Taurus 55 | 14 Taurus 15 | 23 Cancer 50 |
| Moon | 20 Capricorn 46 | 17 Sagittarius 1 | 26 Virgo 29 |
| Mercury | 23 Aries 49 | 3 Taurus 6 | 7 Leo 23 |
| Venus | 14 Aries 58 | 12 Gemini 47 | 9 Gemini 48 |
| Mars | 2 Gemini 25 | 19 Aries 12 | 21 Cancer 30 |
| Jupiter | 28 Taurus 41 | 19 Cancer 27 | 15 Gemini 17 |
| Saturn | 23 Libra 1 | 9 Aries 27 | 21 Libra 31 |
| Uranus | 15 Cancer 15 | 0 Gemini 30 | 19 Cancer 7 |
| Neptune | 21 Libra 56 | 3 Aries 22 | 21 Libra 9 |
| Pluto | 20 Leo 47 | 5 Aquarius 30 | 21 Leo 59 |
| Rahu | 7 Aquarius 31 | 5 Pisces 37 | 3 Aquarius 39 |
| Ketu | 7 Leo 31 | 5 Virgo 37 | 3 Leo 39 |
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