PRESIDENT’S NOTE Nov. 27, 2025
Recognizing Our Board of Trustees As the year draws to a close, we extend our deepest gratitude to our trustees, and particularly to the two dedicated trustees who will be
completing their terms of service on the Luna Board of Trustees in December 2025. Trustee Kenneth Medina , representing District 1 (Las Vegas City Schools District), concludes his second six-year term, making him our longest-serving trustee. During his tenure, Mr. Medina served as Chair of the Facilities Committee and as a member of the Finance Committee. His 29-year career as the Facilities Manager for the West Las Vegas School District lent invaluable expertise to his board roles. Beyond his college service, Mr. Medina is a long-standing member of the San Miguel County Commission Board and is well-known in northern New Mexico for his band, which plays at local fiestas and benefit dances. Dr. Gilbert Sena is completing his term representing District 7 (West Las Vegas School District), having served since January 2020. Dr. Sena provided essential leadership as Chair of the Board for two years and served as Chair and Member of the Academic Committee for his entire term. His long, distinguished career as an educator, including his early tenure as an instructor at Luna from 1984 to 1992, prepared him exceptionally well for his trustee role. Notably, Dr. Sena Chaired Luna’s 2004 accreditation process, which resulted in the college earning the maximum 10-year accreditation. Following this success, he was appointed as a peer reviewer for the Higher Learning Commission, conducting on-site accreditation visits to colleges across the 19-state North Central Association region. Continuing and New Leadership : We extend our congratulations to the existing trustees elected to continue serving our Luna Community: Dr. Phyllis Martinez (District 7, Mora School District) is a graduate of Mora High School and holds a doctorate in educational leadership. Dr. Martinez has previously served two terms as Board Chair and was a member of the Finance Committee. Her life-long career in education includes service as a principal, middle/high school teacher, and work with the New Mexico Public Education Department. Trustee Rolando Medrano (District 5, Las Vegas City School District) was appointed in January 2025 and recently elected to a six-year term. Mr. Medrano currently chairs the Academic Committee and carries on the mission and passion of late Trustee Dianna Medrano. He brings expertise from his long career in real estate as an appraiser and property manager.
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