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Church bands help congregations connect

On a chilly, pre-Christmas Wednesday night, members of After a brief social time before services began, the church band took the stage to kick off the evening. Not unlike many bands you se...

DATE: Jan 3, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music

There are many ways to give back to the place you call home

I will soon celebrate my six-year anniversary at United Way of Southwest Colorado. As expected, the work has been challenging and rewarding. Often, people thank me for the work I...

DATE: Dec 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Planning to hit the town on New Year’s Eve?

Here are some parties going on in the Durango area

DATE: Dec 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Fire, films and changes mark memorable 2018 for the arts in Durango

In Durango, 2018 may best be remembered for the 416 Fire, which took over the summer season. But in Arts & Entertainment, it was a full year of music, books, art shows and theater (including...

DATE: Dec 27, 2018 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Teen country singer returns to hero’s welcome

‘Voice’ winner Chevel Shepherd to head home to Farmington

DATE: Dec 21, 2018 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Caitlin Cannon reclaiming life’s challenges in new album

Caitlin Cannon is repurposing her inner trash. The local musician has written and recorded “TrashCannon” and has taken the project to KickStarter to get the money required to get ...

DATE: Dec 21, 2018 | CATEGORY: Music

Is Centennial State a hot spot for extraterrestrial visitors?

New book takes a look at UFO activity in Colorado

DATE: Dec 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Books

Stillwater Music students to show off skills at ‘Winter Wonder Bands’ gala

Stillwater Music hosts its annual ‘Winter Wonder Bands’ gala

DATE: Dec 16, 2018 | CATEGORY: Music

Festival of Trees a special annual holiday celebration

I have an assignment for you after you read this column: Get dressed, grab the family and head over to this year’s Festival of Trees event to support Community Connections and the services w...

DATE: Dec 7, 2018 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

The Wizard of Oz lands in Ignacio

Show runs Friday, Saturday

DATE: Dec 7, 2018 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times news

Ignacio theater goes down yellow brick road with ‘Wizard’

Ignacio High School will be transformed into the land of Oz this weekend, as Jennifer Boniface’s drama students stage “Wizard of Oz.” With a cast of about 35 middle and high schoo...

DATE: Dec 6, 2018 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Bob’s Yr Uncle bringing music to Noel Night

Local band joins downtown festivities

DATE: Dec 6, 2018 | CATEGORY: Music