The neighborhood hospital was recognized by Albuquerque Journal Readers’ Choice Awards for exceptional emergency care and patient service.
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Lisa Neal
Director of Marketing
lneal@abqhospital.com
For Immediate Release:
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Aug. 6, 2026) — Albuquerque ER & Hospital is proud to announce it has been named “Best ER” in Albuquerque by the Albuquerque Journal. The recognition highlights the hospital team’s outstanding commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and advancing health care throughout the Albuquerque community.
Presented annually by the Albuquerque Journal, the Readers’ Choice Awards recognize organizations and individuals that make a positive impact on the Albuquerque area. Nominees are submitted by the public, and finalists are selected through a community voting process conducted over several months. After being named a finalist in the 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards, Albuquerque ER & Hospital earned the top honor as “Best ER” in 2026.
“We are absolutely thrilled and deeply honored to be named Best ER in the Albuquerque Journal Readers’ Choice Awards,” said Kim Valerio, Chief Nursing Officer at Albuquerque ER & Hospital. “This recognition is a testament to our compassionate team members, who dedicate themselves to providing exceptional care to every patient who walks through our doors. Knowing our neighbors value our commitment to fast, personalized emergency care is the greatest reward we could receive.”
Albuquerque ER & Hospital continues to redefine healthcare by eliminating many of the barriers commonly associated with traditional hospitals. With two convenient locations, the facility provides minimal wait times, 24/7 access to board-certified physicians, and a comprehensive on-site radiology suite, providing convenient, patient-centered care when it matters most.
The 2026 Readers’ Choice awards winners were officially announced in the August edition of the Albuquerque Journal.
For more information, contact Lisa Neal, Director of Marketing at Albuquerque ER & Hospital.
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Albuquerque ER & Hospital provides concierge-level emergency care to the local community and surrounding areas. Albuquerque ER & Hospital is open 24/7, 365 days a year, and their team of highly trained medical professionals and board-certified physicians specialize in individualized care with little to no wait. In addition to emergency medical services, the hospital also provides overnight inpatient care, pediatric care, and imaging services, including CT, Ultrasound, MRI, and X-ray. With thousands of 5-star reviews, patients can experience the difference in compassionate healthcare at Albuquerque ER & Hospital, with two convenient locations at 9310 Coors Blvd NW and 8220 Montgomery NE in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Albuquerque ER & Hospital is a Nutex Health Inc. affiliated hospital facility. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Nutex Health Inc. (NASDAQ: NUTX) is a physician-led health care services company with approximately 1,500 employees nationwide and partnerships with more than 800 physicians. Nutex Health operates three business divisions: the Hospital Division, the Population Health Management Division, and the Real Estate Division. The Hospital Division owns and operates 27 health care facilities across 12 states, staffed by highly trained medical professionals who provide concierge-level care to their communities. The Population Health Management Division owns and operates provider networks, including Independent Physician Associations. The Real Estate Division comprises real estate entities and activities related to the development and construction of hospital facilities. These entities own the land and hospital buildings that are leased to Nutex Health’s hospital operations.
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