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Emergency in Missouri
Drury hotel’s opening revives downtown site
Finding art in times of war
Gov. Jay Nixon imposes a midnight to 5 a.m. curfew, declaring a state of emergency after violence flared anew following a week of street protests over the killing of an unarmed black teenager by a white police officer in Ferguson, Mo. PAGE A-3
The old St. Vincent Hospital has come back to life, reincarnated as a Drury Plaza Hotel, which reports a “great start” since opening. PAGE C-1
In Gaza, the fierce fighting that began July 8 unleashed a barrage of creativity. PAGE A-2
For Rodella, arrest could curb political resistance
BACK TO SCHOOL: WORKING TOWARD STUDENT SUCCESS
Community effort to buoy schools gains momentum
Federal indictment might be difficult for Rio Arriba County sheriff to overcome
Researcher: More staff does mean better care Evidence backs nurses union’s claims in contract dispute, expert says
By Steve Terrell The New Mexican
By Patrick Malone
This is the story of the rise and fall … and rise and fall … and rise and fall again of Tommy Rodella. Rodella, Rio Arriba County sheriff and the husband of state Rep. Debbie Rodella, D-Española, is no stranger to controversy in the bewildering world of Rio Arriba politics. At least twice in recent years, he’s Tommy faced accusations Rodella of abusing power in public office and has bounced back to win elections. But his arrest Friday on five felony counts accusing him of civil rights violations might be more difficult to overcome. Rodella was arrested by the FBI and charged with violating the civil rights of a man during a March traffic altercation and threatening the man with a gun. He’s facing up to 37 years in prison. He pleaded not guilty and was released on his own recognizance Friday. Former Española mayor Joe Maestas, who now is a Santa Fe city councilor, said in the past it was a mistake to count the Rodellas out in Rio Arriba politics. “The Rodellas have become
In the winding hallways and gleaming corridors of Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center, staff members have debated a question for years. Sometimes in whispers. Often in tense soliloquies. The question: How many nurses does it take to provide safe care for patients? Now, that question is at the heart of stalled contract negotiations between the nurses union and hospital administrators. And as the nurses inch toward a possible strike, it remains maddeningly difficult to answer. There are no federal standards, and only one state — California — has adopted a law instituting strict nurse-to-patient ratios. The union says the hospital needs more than the 368 nurses it has now. The hospital disagrees. While evidence of the precise ratio of nurses to patients necessary to assure patient safety remains elusive, one of the nation’s foremost researchers on the topic says the objective evidence is clear: Hospitals with better staffed nursing forces save lives and prevent complications for patients.
The New Mexican
Please see RODELLA, Page A-4
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Whitehawk Antique Indian & Ethnographic Art Show Furniture, rugs, pottery; plus, workshops and free evaluations of items brought to the show; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today and Monday, Santa Fe Community Convention Center, 201 W. Marcy St., $10 at the door, run of show $17, whitehawkshows.com.
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Freshmen walk the hallways at Capital High School on Thursday during the Jump Start day for new students. As thousands of Santa Fe students return to school Monday, a growing movement of local residents and community groups are trying to figure out how they can help increase achievement and ensure student success. LUIS SÁNCHEZ SATURNO/THE NEW MEXICAN
Mayor takes helm of new collaborative education initiative By Robert Nott The New Mexican
anta Fe homebuilder Kim Shanahan has interviewed many young people who are not prepared for the workforce. He’s known teen mothers struggling to balance motherhood, school and work. He sees middle-schoolers who need mentors and tutors to keep them on track so they don’t drop out. He believes these are challenges for the community, not just the schools. As thousands of Santa Fe students return to school Monday, Shanahan is among a growing movement of local residents and community groups trying to figure out how they can help increase achievement and ensure student success. One such group, which Shanahan belongs to, is called the Santa Fe Interfaith Coalition for Education. About a year ago, faith groups, local nonprofits, business leaders and individuals began discussing how the community could help. They recently came up with a name and asked Mayor Javier Gonzales to take the lead.
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Today Afternoon storms possible. High 84, low 57.
Mayor Javier Gonzales hosts a discussion about a new community education initiative with Kate Noble, Kim Shanahan, Chris Sanchez, Lynn Bickley and Caludia Krause-Johnson at his office Thursday. JANE PHILLIPS/THE NEW MEXICAN
Gonzales said Friday he will start by announcing a new education initiative this week. The first step will be to draw interested parties to the table to “talk about setting priorities and come up with some community outcomes that we can strive to achieve,” Gonzales said. One of his personal priorities
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is to find funding for early childhood education programs. He also wants to offer more after-school and summer programs. This is not the first community effort to help the schools. The Salazar Partnership, started by members of the United Church of Santa Fe, provided support
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Obituaries Eloyda “Linda” Batista, Aug. 7 Gabriel Paul Salazar, 39, Aug. 12 Carol S. Willenbrock, 61, July 15
Stella S. Wheeler, 98, Santa Fe, Aug. 13 Roberta M. (Duran) Perea, 46, Santa Fe, Aug. 7 PAGE C-2
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