Luna CC's Smith and Ridgeway accepted to research program

Published: Friday - May 18, 2012 | Jesse Gallegos

Luna Community College students Justin Smith (electronic
engineering major) and Rachel Ridgeway (physical sciences major) are two of
16 students throughout New Mexico who have been selected to participate in
the Summer Community College Opportunity for Research Experience (SCCORE)
program for 2012.

Justin and Rachel will spend a month in Las Cruces at New Mexico State
University working as research assistants on a NMSU faculty member's cutting
edge research project.

The program is funded by the New Mexico Alliance for Minority Participation
(AMP), which is committed to increasing the number of underrepresented
minorities receiving B.S. degrees, as well ...

Mora High graduates earning general education certificates from LCC

Published: Friday - May 18, 2012 | Wanda Martinez, Mora Site Director

Exams to finish, parties to plan, graduation clearance forms to submit,
(though not in that particular order); yes, it is that time once again. The
ending of another year and the beginning of the lives of many-it is finals
week. We can joke about the "crazy-eyes" of many students, or at least feel
sorry for them because it can be frantic. For the few who planned
accordingly and studied constantly, it should be a breeze; just another
exam. But for the majority who "work better under pressure" and who waited
until the last minute...well, good luck to you all ...

LCC offering summer programs for high school students, graduating seniors

Published: Friday - May 18, 2012 | Jesse Gallegos

Luna Community College is offering two enhanced college credit summer
programs for upcoming high school juniors and seniors along with 2012
graduating seniors. The first is a Student Academic Advancement Institute
(SAAI) which is available to high school students who will be classified as
a junior or senior next school year. The second is a Future Leaders Program
(formerly known as the Tech Prep Summer Program) which is available to high
school students who will be classified as a junior or senior next school
year and also for students who will be 2012 graduating seniors. This program
will be offered ...

LCC Softball signee

Published: Thursday - May 3, 2012 | Jesse Gallegos

Rio Rancho High senior Gabriella Negreiros recently signed a national letter
of intent to play softball at Luna Community College. Negreiros, who intends
on majoring in engineering, is a pitcher and a first baseman. Pictured with
her from (l-r) are: her brother Emanuel, her mom Doris, LCC Softball Coach
Meredith Gilpin, her brother Dominic, her dad Gino and her brother Joaquin.