Las Cumbres News & Impact Stories
Soil to Soul: Hands in the Dirt and Joy in the Harvest
What began as a simple idea — “What if our clients could grow their own food?” — blossomed into a thriving garden and a powerful story of growth at Las Cumbres Adult Services. Through a partnership with local expert Ken Kuhne of Grow Y’Own, clients planted seeds that became much more than vegetables — they became symbols of empowerment, healing, and community.
From lettuce to laughter, from basil to belonging, this project proves that when hands meet soil, something beautiful grows — both in the garden and within ourselves.
🌿 Read more about how Las Cumbres’ Soil to Soul project is cultivating confidence, independence, and joy across Northern New Mexico.
Collective Generosity Strengthens Refugee and Immigrant Support in Northern New Mexico
This collective of women—each committed to giving generously and collaboratively—recently voted to support Las Cumbres' Immigrant and Refugee Welcome Center in Santa Fe, ensuring the lights stay on, the doors stay open, and hope continues to thrive inside.
Singing Songs with Big Voices and Asking Big Questions: Conjunto Preschool Graduation 2025
On a sunny May morning in Española, proud families gathered at Conjunto Preschool to celebrate a milestone moment: preschool graduation. With shiny medals, heartfelt awards, and one unforgettable trip down the playground slide, these four-year-olds showed just how far they’ve come—singing, building, exploring, and growing in confidence.
💛 From butterflies to flamingos, and from shyness to self-assurance, discover how Conjunto is helping young learners thrive.
Seniors Day at the State Capitol
Las Cumbres' Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (GRG) Program made a heartfelt impact at Seniors Day at the Roundhouse, bringing community, culture, and advocacy under one roof. With homemade pastries, newly designed t-shirts, and powerful conversations, 14 grandparents—including three from Peñasco—showed up to represent a growing movement.
Gratitude For the Northern New Mexico Toy Drive
Las Cumbres Community Services had the privilege of being a recipient of the incredible Northern New Mexico Toy Drive in 2024 sponsored every year by Exit Realty Advantage New Mexico. Thanks to the generosity of
Hocus Pocus: Magic Comes to Adult Services
Las Cumbres’ Adult Day Service members experience the wonder of illusion led by award-winning magician and academic, Dr. Kevin Spencer. With tricks like knot-tying without hands and magical transformations, participants didn’t just learn magic—they built skills in focus, teamwork, and creativity.
“This was incredibly rewarding,” shared Program Director Nanette Martinez, while member Richard summed it up perfectly: “Yeah, magic!” Stay tuned for more magical moments when Kevin returns in the spring! 🌟
Nourishing Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Our Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program received a “special project” for the New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department called New Mexico Grown. Produce from local producers such as the Santa Fe Farmer’s Market and Khalsa Farms are given to our program to distribute to the families of grandparents raising grandchildren.
Navigating Round Two of Parenting
Kylie Garcia, from the Santa Fe New Mexican, sheds light on what it is like for grandparents to raise a second generation of children in her wonderful piece, “Navigating Round 2 of parenting: Support for grandparents raising grandchildren.”
Las Cumbres Community Services Staff Honored at Employee Appreciation Event
On July 19, Las Cumbres Community Services leadership hosted an employee appreciation event for all agency staff and contractors, at the beautiful Delancey Street Foundation in Ohkay Owingeh. Over 120 LCCS employees and contractors were in attendance.
Local Artists And Adult Service Attendees Share Talents!
Art has a magical ability to unite us and celebrate our individuality. At Las Cumbres Community Services, local artists join Adult Day Services attendees to share their talents. The vibrant outcome? The result is a dazzling array of one-of-a-kind artworks, each as exquisite as the relationships forged during these art sessions.