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Las Vegas Optic reports

In January, the Kilgen Pipe Organ Restoration Committee at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church received a $10,000 check from Southwest Capital Bank as part of the Bank’s challenge grant program. 

On April 14, during the Seed Exchange at Luna, Miguel Angel asked if we would like to see plastic bags outlawed in Las Vegas. Not even half the audience raised hands. 

Is this one more example of not wanting to be like Santa Fe? I hope not.

Monique Jacobson, cabinet secretary for the Children Youth and Families Department, plans to emphasize one fact as she visits staff around the state: CYFD serves the children.

She stopped in Las Vegas Wednesday morning, and had scheduled appearances in Raton, Eagle Nest, Taos, and Española for Thursday.  
Jacobson formerly worked in the state’s tourism department for four years. She became CYFD cabinet secretary in 2015. She spoke of her challenges.

Luna Community College

Kimberley Padilla is on track to earn a certificate from Luna Community College soon. That would be the first of not one, not two, not three, but four certificates or degrees she wants to pursue.

A native of Mora, Padilla is expected to graduate in fall 2018 with a certificate in Automotive Collision Repair Technology. She is also interested in earning a business management, culinary arts and cosmetology certificate.