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Another Perspective: Changes...

By Joe McCaffrey

Las Vegas Optic readers have asked, What can be done about the governance of Luna Community College?

The news is grim, the LCC Board of Trustees seems to be totally out of control. Nepotism and discord seem to be rampant; orderly fiscal procedures are often neglected; there are even reports of potential illegal activities. The Secretary of the New Mexico of Higher Education Department, Barbara Damron, has placed Luna in the NMHED Enhanced Fiscal Oversight Program following a preliminary review of Luna operations.

New Army officer
Where’s the money?

Correction — June 21, 2017

In the June 16 Optic story titled “Where’s the money?” HB 641’s path to become law was described incorrectly. It was a New Mexico House bill that was amended by the Senate and sent back to the House for final approval before it was sent to the governor’s desk.

By Jason W. Brooks
Las Vegas Optic Editor

One New Mexico state tax measure, passed in 2013, might have ramifications that are affecting the state’s available state tax revenue.

OB unit inches towards reopening

The reopening of the obstetrics unit at Alta Vista Regional Hospital is inching closer to fruition.

On Friday, hospital officials announced that two new OB/GYN providers have been hired and will soon start accepting patients.

Dr. Carol Kiesling and Dr. R. Eric Seward, both OB/GYN physicians, have joined the hospital medical staff.

“We are delighted to welcome Dr. Kiesling and Dr. Seward to our medical staff, which means our community once again has local, convenient access to OB/GYN services,” Alta Vista CEO Chris Wolf said.

Senior Lunch Menu — June 18, 2017

The breakfast and lunch menu for the Las Vegas/Pecos Senior Centers, with 2 percent milk served with all meals. Menu for June 19 to June 23.

MONDAY
Breakfast: Scrambled egg, toast, yogurt, and peanut butter
Lunch: Green chile beef stew, salad with dressing, tortilla, and sweet rice

TUESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, English muffin with peanut butter
Lunch: Baked fish squares, tartar sauce, green beans, potato wedges, and mixed fruit

WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Bacon burrito with egg and cheese

National champ: Benavidez wins...

Horseshoes and hand grenades.

Cathy Benavidez, a resident of Montezuma, did a whole lot better than just get close in the former.
She won a gold medal in the event at the National Senior Games June 9-14 in Birmingham, Ala.

Benavidez competed in the women’s singles division for age 65-69 and triumphed over one of the larger fields — more than a dozen finalists — on her way to the gold medal.

Her closest competition came from Maidena Wildcatt of North Carolina and Linda Kauffman of Tennessee.

Que Pasa - June 14, 2017

6.15.2017
THURSDAY
Noon
Friends of Las Vegas Carnegie Library will present Zoo To You at noon at the library. The performance is part of the library’s Summer Reading Program. Attendees and lunch are limited for this free performance. Contact Zach at 505-426-3304 to register.

7 p.m.

Council hears from marketing...

Correction - June 21, 2017

In the June 16 Optic story titled “Council hears from marketing firm at work session,” Las Vegas City spokesman Lee Einer said City Manager Richard Trujillo’s enrollment in a certification program (for city managers) is not a new development.

The certification program was a condition of Trujillo’s hire as city manager. It is a requirement of the city’s charter and Trujillo remains enrolled in the program.

By Jason W. Brooks
Las Vegas Optic Editor

Repeat champs

The Las Vegas Little League Angels baseball team recently took the Majors Division championship for the second consecutive season and finished second place in regular-season play.
Standing: Coach Martin Lucero,  Seneca Saiz-Gomez, Saul Allen, Clyde Sanchez, Coach Esequiel Mascareñas, Jordan Padilla, Santana Martinez, Noah Martinez, Aric Johnson, Manager Gil “Guba” Martinez.
Kneeling: Trey Leger, Carlo Lucero, Esequiel Mascareñas, Evan Pino, Mike Montoya.
Not pictured: Coach Mike Allen.