Diana Bonahoom Best was born in El Paso, Texas, and reared in Raton, New Mexico, where her father was Chief of Police.

She is a graduate Raton High School and Hotel Dieu School of Nursing El Paso. Her career spanned 41 years, working in various places and culminated at Miners Colfax Medical Center in Raton, in 2001. She joined RPENM shortly thereafter. She has a daughter, two sons, and seven grandchildren.

Diana is on the board of directors of the local humane society and is secretary of that organization. She is a firm believer in the mission of RPENM and believes we must remain strong and vigilant in protecting the retirees now and in the future.