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The indiscriminate slaughter of civilians, the killing of women and children and innocent bystanders by chemical weapons is a moral obscenity.” John Kerry, secretary of state
Kerry: Chemical arms use ‘obscene’
Leader condemns Syrian attack; U.S. may announce action soon By Julie Pace and Matthew Lee
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday outlined the clearest justification yet for U.S. military action in Syria, saying there was “undeniable” evidence of a large-scale chemical weapons attack, with intelligence strongly signaling that Bashar Assad’s regime was responsible. Kerry, speaking to reporters at the State Department, said last week’s attack “should shock the conscience” of the world. “The indiscriminate slaughter of civilians, the killing of women and children and innocent bystanders by chemical weapons is a moral obscenity. By any standard, it is inexcusable and — despite the excuses and equivocations that
Santa Fe County Clerk Geraldine Salazar, center, congratulates Kayla Prokupek, left, and Cassie Valdez on their marriage Monday. The couple is one of many who have obtained a marriage license from the county since Friday. PHOTOS BY JANE PHILLIPS/THE NEW MEXICAN
Santa Fe County clerk proceeded with caution before decision to issue licenses to gay couples
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Brazen thieves rob Andean churches of old, sacred treasures
By Phaedra Haywood
The New Mexican
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anta Fe County Clerk Geraldine Salazar became a hero to dozens of same-sex couples Friday when she began issuing them licenses to marry. But Salazar, a former employee of the Department of Health and outreach coordinator for what was then called the Santa Fe Rape Crisis Center, is a careful, cautious public servant. Although she marches in the annual Gay Pride Parade, when faced with a request for a marriage license from two men in June, she refused. After the couple challenged her decision in court, she responded that she was following state law and would continue to do so until the law was changed or a court decided she should do otherwise. And even when the Doña Ana County clerk took it upon himself to start issuing marriage licenses to same-sex applicants last Wednesday, Salazar continued to wait. On Friday, however, Salazar began issuing the licenses after being ordered to do so by District Judge Sarah Singleton, who gave the clerk an alternative option of showing up in court next month to explain why she should not. Couples who were issued licenses said that they were treated courteously at the clerk’s office. “Things were happening so fast, I didn’t know
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InSIde u In earlier ruling, judge deemed same-sex couple’s marriage valid. PAge A-4
By Frank Bajak and Paola Flores
Marilee Harrison officiates the marriage of Julie Rosen, left, and Miriam Komaromy in the County Commission chambers Monday. Rosen’s parents, Jane and Don Sauer, were witnesses for the couple.
state’s largest county to follow others’ lead Judge orders Bernalillo County to offer marriage licenses By Jeri Clausing
The Associated Press
ALBUQUERQUE — A New Mexico judge on Monday declared same-sex marriage legal, ordering the clerk of the state’s most populous county to join two other counties in issuing licenses for gay and lesbian couples.
State District Judge Alan Malott ruled New Mexico’s constitution prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. The Bernalillo County Clerk’s Office in Albuquerque planned to start issuing licenses to gay couples at 8 a.m. Tuesday.
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LA PAZ, Bolivia — The thieves tunneled under the thick walls of the colonial-era Roman Catholic church in the tiny southern Bolivian town of San Miguel de Tomave, emerged through the floor and made off with five 18th-century oil paintings of inestimable value. It was the third time the highlands church had been plundered of sacred art since 2007. Most of the finely-etched silver that once graced its altar was already gone. “Who would have thought they would take the canvases, too?” the Rev. Francisco Dubert, the parish priest, asked of the 2-meter-by-1.75-meter oils depicting the Virgin Mary. Increasingly bold thefts plague colonial churches in remote Andean towns in Bolivia and Peru, where authorities say cultural treasures are disappearing at an alarming rate. At least 10 churches have been hit so far this year in the two culturally rich but economically poor countries. “We think the thefts are being done on behalf of collectors,” said the Rev. Salvador Piniero, archbishop of Peru’s highlands Ayacucho province. Religious and cultural authorities say criminal
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The growing number of wild horses in the West is poised to create a significant management challenge. LOCAL & RegIOn, A-7
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Juan Siddi Flamenco Theatre Company
Remember when Glenna Bushe’s A Step Back in Time consignment and gift shop celebrates its first anniversary. LOCAL BUSIneSS, A-8
Index
Calendar A-2
Classifieds B-5
Comics B-12
Obituaries Frank Acosta, 76, Santa Fe, Aug. 24 Richard J. Farrelly, 66, Santa Fe, Aug. 22
Performance at 8 p.m., The Lodge at Santa Fe, 750 N. St. Francis Drive, $25$55, discounts available, ticketssantafe.org, 988-1234. More events in Calendar, A-2 and Fridays in Pasatiempo
Erlinda M. Baca, 80, La Cienega, Aug. 23 Teresa G. Bonal, Santa Fe, Aug. 20 Olivia M. Garcia, 71, Aug. 24 PAge A-9
Today Mostly sunny. High 85, low 57. PAge A-12
Lotteries A-2
Opinions A-10
Police notes A-9
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Sports B-1
Time Out B-11
Local Business A-8
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The Virgin of Copacabana statue sits on the altar of the Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana in Copacabana, Bolivia, in April without her crown and jewels. Thieves stripped the 16th-century wooden statue of 18 stones worth about $1 million. JUAN KARITA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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