LCC nursing students to utilize state-of-the-art simulation lab

Published: Friday - May 24, 2013 | Jesse Gallegos

Luna Community College nursing students are well respected for the rigorous
education they earn. On Tuesday, the program got even stronger as it
unveiled the new state-of-the-art simulation lab. The simulation lab was
part of a Title V grant.

"It's an exciting day for us to showcase the state-of-the-art simulation
lab-first of its kind with students in mind here in northern New Mexico
where a new era of medical learning will be addressed with simulators," said
LCC Title V Director Lorraine Martinez.

"Our students will now have the opportunity to work with and simulate
equipment situations and patient care ...

Healthcare Career Pathways a success

Published: Friday - May 24, 2013 | Jesse Gallegos

Healthcare Career Pathways held a program success reception on Friday, May
17 at the Raton High School Media Center. Students were recognized for
their completion of the two-year program and all partners were recognized
and presented with plaques and/or certificates.

Luna Community College partnered with the Raton Public Schools, Miners'
Colfax Medical Center, and New Mexico Highlands University in 2010 to work
on this two-year healthcare program initiative. The pathway program provided
high school juniors and seniors with hands on experience. The initiative
was designed for students to have a seamless transition from high school
into a higher education ...

Luna CC to host car show; event to raise money for student scholarships

Published: Friday - May 24, 2013 | Jesse Gallegos

Luna Community College will be having its 9th Annual Car Show from 10 a.m.
to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 15 at the college. Set up time is from 9 a.m. to
10 a.m.

A $20 entry fee is required per vehicle. Entries will be received until the
day of the event. The first 100 paid entries will receive a commemorative
t-shirt and a plaque. All entries will qualify for door prize drawings.
Entries will be received until the day of the event.

Money raised will go into the Automotive Technology Scholarship Fund. The
intention is ...

LCC Science, Math, & Engineering Technology students graduating

Published: Wednesday - May 22, 2013 | Jesse Gallegos

Luna Community College Science, Math, & Engineering Technology students
graduating in either Dec. 2012, May 2013 or August 2013. Pictured (l-r) are:
Brandon Baca, Justin Baca, John Hinkle, Steven Esquibel, Amadeus Boydston,
Christopher Cavasos, Eddy Maes, Kodie Martinez, Laura Maestas, Victoria
Olguin, and Rachel Ridgeway.