Las Cumbres News & Impact Stories

Soil to Soul: Hands in the Dirt and Joy in the Harvest 
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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.

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Hocus Pocus: Magic Comes to Adult Services 
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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! 🌟

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Art Making and Joy Ushers in the Holiday Season at Adult Services
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Art Making and Joy Ushers in the Holiday Season at Adult Services

 “I am grateful for my days spent with a group of creative, happy individuals whose contagious joy fills me with energy and purpose” Adult Services Director Nanette Martinez exclaims following a recent “Paint Day” at Las Cumbres Adult Services (AS) Day Habilitation building. “We want to provide joy that is experienced by all”, Martinez continues. Community artists and art teachers are invited to join staff and clients during Day Services to introduce a project with which attendees can interact.

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