Silver High School Students Kylee Jones, Issac Beck and Lizzie McDonald recently received the United States Marine Corps History Award. They were ranked top 10 in the nation and were recognized for the documentary they made about Dickey Chapelle, female correspondent on the front lines during the Vietnam War. A BIG Congratulations to all three students!
The Foundation for Financial Education will be having a free Social Security and Taxes Workshop in Silver City today, June 19th to discuss maximizing Social Security income, how to pay less tax on retirement income and much more. It will take place at 6:30 p.m. at Arise Community Church. For more information call 575-597-3558.
Western New Mexico University’s undergraduate and graduate teacher preparation programs have been recognized by the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) as among the best in the nation in preparing future elementary teachers to teach children to read, earning an A+ distinction. The NCTQ report shows that the programs WNMU offers are equipping future teachers to practice the kind of reading instruction that helps most students become successful readers. WNMU has been recognized as one of the few programs that ensure future elementary teachers enter the classroom with the knowledge and skills needed to help students become strong and successful readers.
The City of Deming will be having a Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, June 21st to discuss the two West-Side revitalization projects, which are the Allsup’s convenience store and the City of Deming incubator project. The public meeting will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Andres Silva Center. For more information call 575-546-8848.
Congratulations are in order for Firefighter Troy Pompeo of the Animas Fire and Rescue Department. He has been with the department for 2 years and was recently spotlighted for his excellent service to the fire department and his willingness to help others in need. Thank you Mr. Pompeo for all you do to help the community!
