Here’s a look at todays headlines:
The Early Childhood Education Program at Western New Mexico University, has earned an additional recognition from the National Association for the Education of Young Children. WNMU is already accredited in offering associate and bachelor degrees by the Higher Learning Commission. Shannon Rivera, Early Childhood Programs Executive, stated “That this new accreditation is an added step to say that we are going above and beyond what we are required in delivering quality classroom education.” The standards of accreditation requirements ensure that WNMU offers high quality faculty that are current in their research, knowledge, and background in early childhood.
A Luna County Detention Center inmate that escaped from the day room of the LCDC on Monday evening was apprehended Tuesday morning in El Paso. Joshua Mirka, escaped from the day room of the LCDC between 8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Monday evening. Through an extensive investigation teaming the Deming Police, New Mexico State Police, El Paso Police Department and Texas Rangers, the escaped inmate was spotted at a downtown El Paso bus station where he was finally apprehended.
The National Federation of Independent Business is issuing an important announcement to all business owners. On or before September 18th, every business owner must start using the new version of Form I-9. This form is required by the Federal Government to verify employment eligibility for citizens and non-citizens alike. There are no exceptions, businesses big and small must comply. The new Form I-9 should be completed for all active employees hired after November 6, 1986, and retained for former employees. For more information about this mandatory requirement, and to download the form, visit the website of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services at www.uscis.gov/I-9. Failure to comply by the September 18, 2017 deadline can result in significant fines.
The Grant County Rolling Stones, a local gem and mineral club, has acquired a permanent home after no longer being able to utilize the Silver City Senior Center. Club member, Mary Margaret Soule, had recently purchased the former “Curves” building and has since offered the club full use of the location. The Grant County Rolling Stones has 130 members and will be celebrating their 50th anniversary this year.
In a meeting with area mayors last Thursday, ideas were presented and discussed about a plan to create a mining history museum in Grant County. Topics included securing a central location for the museum, collaboration with Freeport-McMoRan and Silver City, in addition to raising support for needed funding.
