Luna Community College

10/16/2026

🎃👻 TRUNK OR TREAT AT LUNA COMMUNITY COLLEGE! 👻🎃

Get ready for an afternoon of Halloween fun with the whole family! 🧡💙

Join us at Luna Community College for Trunk or Treat and enjoy:

🍬 Tricks & Treats – Come dressed up and collect some goodies!
🎃 Pumpkin Walk – Try your luck for a chance to WIN a pumpkin! Tickets are just $1 each.
📸 Halloween Photo Backdrop – Grab your friends and family and snap some fun, festive photos to remember the day!

📍 Luna Community College
366 Luna Drive, Las Vegas, NM
📅 Friday, October 30th
🕒 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Bring the kids, invite your friends, and come celebrate Halloween with us! We can't wait to see you there! 🧡🎃

10/16/2026

Thanks for showing Luna some love and making it on to our weekly engagement list! 💙

Emily Olguin Ulibarri, John Ludi, Sandra Gage, Rose Contreras-Taylor, Joseph Rivera, Crystal Rose Rivera, Amy Lesperance, Genevieve Gutierrez-Padilla, Crystall Rains, Paloma Trujillo

10/14/2026

🩺 Planning to Apply to Luna’s Nursing Program?

The TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) exam dates for the remainder of 2026 are here! 🩵

📅 Available Exam Dates:
• November 25 at 8 a.m.
• December 14 at 1 p.m.
• December 15 at 8 a.m.
• December 16 at 8 a.m.
• December 17 at 1 p.m.

💲 Exam fee: $70 (digital payment only)
📌 Limited to 15 seats per session — first come, first served!
🪪 A valid photo ID is required on test day.

Ready to register? Contact Jasmine Yee at [email protected] or (505) 454-5315. Include your student ID number, phone number, and preferred exam date in your email.

⚠️ Remember to create your ATI account at least 24 hours before your exam.

Passing the TEAS does not guarantee admission to the nursing program. Applicants must meet all admission requirements, including required credit hours and a minimum 2.75 GPA.

Take the next step toward your future in nursing at Luna Community College! 💙

10/13/2026

🎭🎬 LAST CALL: Explore Theatre & Film at Luna!

Interested in the performing arts or the history behind your favorite films? There’s still time to explore something new at Luna Community College!

🎭 Introduction to Theatre — Take the stage and discover the world of theatre, performance, and storytelling.

🎬 Film History — Take a journey through the evolution of cinema and explore how film has shaped entertainment and culture.

✨ Both classes are 100% online, making it easy to learn from wherever you are!

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the experience.

Contact Professor Eric Arpelar at [email protected] for more information.

💙 Your next opportunity starts at Luna!

10/13/2026

📣 MORA , WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

What matters to you and your community? Here’s your opportunity to share your thoughts, ask questions, and connect directly with Luna Community College President Dr. Carol Linder.

Join us this Thursday for Community Office Hours in Mora! Your voice matters, and community participation helps shape a stronger future for everyone.

💬 You Talk, We Listen!

📅 Thursday, October 15
🕓 4:00 – 6:00 pm
📍 Mora Satellite Campus, David Cargo Library
335 State Highway 518, Mora, NM

No appointment necessary, just drop by! Everyone is welcome. 💙

📣 MORA, WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU TOMORROW!

Our first Mora Community Office Hours with Luna Community College President Dr. Carol Linder is tomorrow, Thursday, September 17, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

📍 Mora Campus, David Cargo Library
335 State Highway 518, Mora, NM

We care about Mora and the future of our communities, come be part of the conversation. This is your opportunity to share your ideas, questions, concerns, and thoughts about what Luna can do to better serve Mora and the surrounding area.

🗣️ You Talk, We Listen!

No appointment is necessary, just drop by. Everyone is welcome!

👉 Read the full announcement: https://luna.edu/?rz=newsDetails&id=87

Your community. Your voice. Your opportunity to be heard.

10/12/2026

💙 Let’s Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!

Luna Community College invites you to join us tomorrow for an afternoon of culture, community, and connection! Come enjoy light refreshments, share your voice at the mic, and celebrate the heritage and traditions that bring us together.

Everyone is welcome, and we’d love to celebrate with you!

📅 Tuesday, October 13, 2026
⏰ 3:30 p.m.
📍 Luna Community College — Technologies Building, Tech 102

💻 Can't join us in person?
Please call (505) 454-2501 for the Zoom link!

Bring your stories, your pride, and your appetite. We hope to see you there!

10/09/2026

📰 The latest issue of Luna Light is here! 💙

From celebrating student achievements to highlighting the people and programs moving Luna forward, this issue is filled with stories worth reading!

Here’s a glimpse of what’s inside:

🦷 A full-circle moment at our Dental Assistant pinning ceremony
🚗 Community connections at the car show
🏁 How our CDL instructors are shifting into high gear
💙 Showing Luna pride in the communities we serve
✨ A new way forward for Luna
🌿 One local educator’s journey from the classroom to entrepreneurship
📣 Plus, President Linder’s monthly update!

There’s so much happening at Luna Community College, and Luna Light brings those stories together in one place.

📖 Read the latest issue and see what’s happening at Luna!
https://online.flippingbook.com/view/870606691/

This interactive flipbook is created with FlippingBook, a service for streaming PDFs online. No download, no waiting. Open and start reading right away!

10/06/2026

🦷 UPDATE: Free Dental Cleanings at Luna Community College

Our community has shown tremendous support for Luna Community College’s free dental cleaning program, and we are so grateful for the response! 💙

Thanks to the overwhelming interest, appointments are now fully booked through the end of 2026. To allow us to accommodate those already scheduled, we are temporarily pausing new appointment requests.

📅 Scheduling will reopen in January 2027!

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and enthusiasm for this program. We appreciate our community’s support and look forward to welcoming new appointments in the new year!

Stay tuned for updates on when scheduling reopens.
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🦷 FREE DENTAL CLEANINGS AT LUNA!

Luna Community College’s Dental Hygiene program is offering free dental cleanings to community members thanks to a $5,000 grant from Delta Dental!

✨ Three free cleanings are available each week until May 1, 2027
✨ Open to anyone who schedules an appointment (No insurance necessary!)
✨ Cleanings will be provided by Denise Fox, CPDH (Collaborative Practice Dental Hygienist)

📅 Schedule online: calendly.com/dfox-luna/dental-visit

📞 Questions or want to schedule by phone?
Contact Denise Fox, CPDH, at 505-454-2528.

Take advantage of this opportunity for accessible dental hygiene care right here at Luna! 🦷

10/01/2026

10/01/2026

This Hispanic Heritage Month, Luna Community College celebrates the rich cultures, histories, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities.

From the generations who have shaped northern New Mexico to the students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members who continue to shape Luna today, this heritage is an important part of who we are.

We honor the stories, traditions, and people who help make our communities strong, vibrant, and connected.

¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana! 💙