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Video Exclusive: Police Chief Candidates Share Policing Philosophies

Los Alamos Police Chief candidates at a public reception in Council Chambers Thursday answer the question, "What is your policing philosophy?" Candidates answered in this order: Dino Sgambellone, Philip Smith, Donnie Perry, Roy Melnick and Bill Press. Video by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com

The five candidates vying for the Los Alamos chief of police vacancy from left, Bill Press, Philip Smith, Roy Melnick, Donnie Perry and Dino Sgambellone in Council Chambers during Thursday's public reception. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

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Clark & Kendall Weekend Preview: Sept. 13

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Friday Sept. 13

Yom Kippur begins at sunset Friday, Sept. 13, and ends at nightfall Saturday, Sept 14.

Los Alamos High School vs. St. Pius X 7 p.m. Friday, Sep. 13 at Sullivan Field
 
Los Alamos Little Theatre Presents Arsenic and Old Lace 7:30 p.m. Fridays Sep. 13, 20, 27 and Saturdays Sep. 14, 21, 28
2 p.m. Sunday, Sep. 22 (1670 Nectar)

Co+opRocks! 7-10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13 at the Teen Center
Music and art based event for teens.The evening kicks off with improv by the High School Theater Department, followed by local musicians including Sonji, Ryan Van Cleave, Matt

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Los Alamos Teachers Overwhelmed, Protest Skandera

Los Alamos teachers gathered at the corner of Diamond Drive and Trinity protesting policies of New Mexico Secretary of Education designate, Hanna Skandera, who is in Los Alamos today visiting the Los Alamos Middle School and High School.  Skandera is also giving a speech tonight at the Los Alamos Research Park for the local Republican Party.  Los Alamos High School teacher Joy Handsberry explained why the teachers are protesting during an interview with the Los Alamos Daily Post.  “Skandera is creating more work for us and she is not improving education … moral
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Bear Enters Home On Barranca Mesa

Los Alamos Police searched the area for the bear reported inside the kitchen of a Barranca Mesa home. A bear that enters a home with people inside is considered a dangerous animal. Police leave the home after receiving a report that the bear was spotted further down the street. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com

By GREG KENDALL
Los Alamos Daily Post

Today at approximately 11:30 a.m., a large bear reported to be about three years old entered a home on El Nido on Barranca Mesa in Los Alamos. The home sits on the edge of a canyon near the east end of Barranca Road.

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Clark & Kendall Weekend Preview: Sept. 6

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Friday Sept. 6
 
Final Show of Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series for 2013
Los Alamos Big Band and Renegade Mountain Band perform at 7 p.m. today at Rover Park in White Rock.

Saturday, Sep. 7

Walatowa Red Rocks Hike
Join Mary Pecos, a guide at the Walatowa Visitor Center, for a 1.5 mile hike through the beautiful red rocks in Jemez Pueblo. Mary will talk about the geology and native plants of the area, as well as how the local residents use the plants. Meet at PEEC to carpool (3540 Orange St.)

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Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview: Aug. 30

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Friday, Aug. 30

Los Alamos Summer Concert Series – DK and the Affordables 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30 at LANB (1200 Trinity Dr.)
Rockabilly from Los Alamos

Boys Varsity Soccer Louie Cernicek Tournament Friday, Aug. 30 and Saturday, Aug. 31 @ Sullivan Field
(Belen, Bernalillo, Clovis, Farmington, Piedra Vista and Roswell)

Varsity Football vs. Pojoaque 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30 @ Pojoaque High School

Bandelier NightwalkJoin a Park Ranger for a silent night walk that transports you back in time. This is the last Nightwalk offered for the season. Participants Read More

Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview: Aug. 23

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Friday, Aug. 23

Los Alamos Relay for Life begins 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23 an ends 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24
Free Survivors Dinner 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23 at Senior Center
Hillstompers led Survivor’s Victory Lap 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, Ashley Pond 
Relay Team Laps all night
Luminaria Lighting Ceremony 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23
Live Music by Gordon’s Summer Concert Series 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23  
Birdhouse Auction 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23

Los Alamos Summer Concert Series – Claire Lynch Band 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23 at Ashley Pond
Award-winning Bluegrass Band
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Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview: Aug. 16

Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com

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Friday, Aug. 16

Trickster Art Exhibit Opening Reception 5-7 p.m.  Friday, Aug. 16 at Fuller Lodge Art Center 
Every culture has a trickster in its cast of characters. Bring us the king’s fool, the class clown, Loki and the coyote. Give us something visually crafty, play the farce and make sure the joke’s on us!

Summer Concert Series Presents Lisa Morales Band 7 p.m.  Friday, Aug. 16 at Ashley Pond  

Saturday, Aug. 17

Los Alamos Triathlon 7 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 at the Aquatic Center 
As part
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Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview: Aug. 9

2012 rodeo action. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com

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County Fair & Rodeo
https:////www.losalamosnm.us/rec/Programs/Documents/2013CountyFairBooklet.pdf

Friday, Aug. 9         

Pool Tournament 8 a.m. at Betty Ehart Senior Center|
County Fair Exhibits 5-8 p.m. at Mesa Library
Summer Concert 7-10 p.m. at Ashley Pond – James Hyland and the Joint Chiefs
Open Roping 7:30 p.m. at Brewer Arena

Saturday, Aug. 10     

Festival & Fair 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ashley Pond
Arts &
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