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Report finds increasing value in associate degrees about $24.40 per hour. That was more than her sister, who has a bachelor’s degree from The University of New Mexico, was making as a medical laboratory technician at that time. “I think, with an associate’s degree, you can start off pretty well,” said Herrera, who was
By Robert Nott The New Mexican
When Santa Fe Community College graduate Marilu Herrera started working as a respiratory therapist at Presbyterian Rust Medical Center in Rio Rancho about 18 months ago, she earned a starting pay of
Respiratory therapist Sarah Rodriguez-Aguilar cleans ventilators Friday at Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center. Aguilar received her associate degree from Santa Fe Community College in 2010. JANE PHILLIPS/THE NEW MEXICAN
not surprised to hear that a new report states that college graduates who earn an associate degree often make more money than those who have a bachelor’s degree — at least in the first year or two of work. But Herrera’s sister has
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FIESTA DE SANTA FE: DESFILE DE LA GENTE
History, hilarity on parade Annual procession of floats, bands and groups entertains, informs as it winds through downtown
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This is not a court of law. And intelligence does not work that way.” Denis McDonough White House chief of staff
SYRIA
Proven link in attack lacking U.S. says presumed ties to Assad are based on ‘common sense’ By Philip Elliott
The Associated Press
People parade through the Plaza with Lisa Law’s beethemed float during the Desfile de la Gente on Sunday.
WASHINGTON — The White House asserted Sunday that a “common-sense test” dictates the Syrian government is responsible for a chemical weapons attack that President Barack Obama says demands a U.S. military response. But Obama’s top aide says the administration lacks “irrefutable, beyond-a-reasonabledoubt evidence” that skeptical Americans, including lawmakers who will start voting on military action this week, are seeking. “This is not a court of law. And intelligence does not work that way,” White House chief of staff Denis McDonough said during his fivenetwork public relations blitz Sunday to build support for limited strikes against Syrian President Bashar Assad. “The common-sense test says he is responsible for this. He should be held to account,” McDonough said of
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Today An afternoon thunderstorm. High 82, low 58. PAGE A-12
New name in race for secretary of state Los Niños de Santa Fe, a group dedicated to preserving the traditional dances of Santa Fe, marches though the Plaza during Sunday’s Desfile de la Gente. PHOTOS BY KATHARINE EGLI/FOR THE NEW MEXICAN
By Adele Oliveira The New Mexican
“¡Qué viva La Conquistadora! ¡Qué viva Fiesta de la Santa Fe!” cried a member of Gen. Don Diego de Vargas’ cavalry as he rode down Paseo de Peralta during the Desfile de la Gente, otherwise known as the Historical/Hysterical Parade, on Sunday afternoon. The rider’s silver helmet glinted in the bright sun, and his heavy velvet cape did little to diminish his enthusiasm. He was met with shouted replies of
“¡Qué viva!” from spectators who sat in lawn chairs lining the edge of Tommy Macaione Park. For many Santa Feans, the Desfile de la Gente is an annual tradition. “I’m a local, I’m a native and this is something I’ve done all my life,” said Joesph Lucero, who always watches the parade from the park. “It’s more political than it used to be, but maybe I just didn’t pay attention to that as a kid.” Politicians, cowboys, marching bands, people dressed as bees, a zombie Zozobra, Willy Wonka and of course, the royal Fiesta court, were all part
of the procession this year. The parade had close to 175 entries, which included both floats and groups. Before the parade began, participants assembled on North Guadalupe Street, sandwiched between Rosario Cemetery and the DeVargas Center. Parade organizer Ray Padilla, who had been on site since 5:30 a.m., was full of excited, nervous energy as he rode a four-wheeler between floats. Padilla has been on the Fiesta Council for 17 years, but
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Bernalillo County Clerk Maggie Toulouse Oliver announces plans to seek the Democratic Party’s nomination to challenge Republican incumbent Dianna Duran. LocAL, A-10
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Colleges try new strategies to battle drinking By Jenna Johnson
The Washington Post
The bars near the University of Virginia were packed on graduation day, seniors in billowing black gowns drinking away their final few hours before entering the real world. It was 7 a.m.
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Calendar A-2
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Waiters and bartenders, many of whom had worked until the Saturday night shift ended a few hours earlier, shuttled pitchers of bloody marys, mimosas and manmosas (beer, vodka and orange juice) and poured round after round of shots: cinnamon fireballs, Southern Comfort with lime, and straight tequila.
Comics A-12
Education A-9
“Sweet Caroline” blared as sorority sisters in flip-flops danced and sipped mixed drinks at the Virginian. At the Biltmore, the bouncer waved in anyone wearing commencement garb. The Pigeon Hole put out a chalkboard sign that originally read “Graduate in style!” but someone had crossed out “in style” and written
El Nuevo A-5
Opinions A-11
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Police notes A-10
“under the influence!” At Trinity Irish Pub, students crammed onto a balcony that provided the perfect spot to look for friends and snap photos. Below, dozens more gathered on a patio, drinking on whoknows-whose bill.
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Sports B-1
Tech A-7
Time Out A-8
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‘In/Visible Borders: New Mexico Photographers’ Atrium Gallery, Marion Center for Photographic Arts, Santa Fe University of Art and Design, 1600 St. Michael’s Drive, 4736341. Group show, reception 4:30-6:30 p.m.; exhibit remains up through Dec. 13. More events in Calendar, A-2 and Fridays in Pasatiempo
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