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‘Whip/Nae Nae’ rapper charged in attempted hatchet attack

LOS ANGELES – Silento, the rapper known for “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae),” was charged Thursday with trying to hit two people with a hatchet in their home. Prosecutors allege that Sil...

DATE: Sep 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: Music

Stillwater revamps studio for in-person classes

Stillwater Music is reopening for in-person classes over the next few weeks in Durango, and when students walk in the building, they will notice a fresh coat of paint and renovations that ha...

DATE: Sep 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Music

San Juan Symphony unveils digital season passes for music lovers

The San Juan Symphony is taking its 35th season online for 2020-21, and is offering its subscribers a series of four concerts and a lot more. Like just about every other form of l...

DATE: Aug 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Music

Hank Williams Jr., Marty Stuart, Dean Dillon to join Country Hall of Fame

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Hank Williams Jr., Marty Stuart and songwriter Dean Dillon are the newest inductees to the Country Music Hall of Fame. Announced by the Country Music Associatio...

DATE: Aug 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Music

Trini Lopez, 1960s-era singer mentored by Sinatra, dies

RIO RANCHO, N.M. – Trini Lopez, a singer and guitarist who gained fame for his versions of “Lemon Tree” and “If I Had a Hammer” in the 1960s and took his talents to Hollywood, died Tuesday. ...

DATE: Aug 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Music

Neil Young sues Trump campaign for use of songs

NEW YORK – Neil Young sued President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign Tuesday for copyright infringement, saying he doesn’t want his music used as a theme song for a “divisive un-American...

DATE: Aug 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Music

Fleetwood Mac blues guitarist Peter Green dies at 73

LONDON – Peter Green, the dexterous blues guitarist who led the first incarnation of Fleetwood Mac in a career shortened by psychedelic drugs and mental illness, has died at age 73. ...

DATE: Jul 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Music

Farmington resident and ‘The Voice’ winner to hold virtual concert

In-person show with Chevel Shepherd was postponed

DATE: Jul 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Powell Brothers cancel Wild Horse shows – but there’s a bright side

Houston-based country/rock musicians The Powell Brothers were all set to play two nights this weekend at the Wild Horse Saloon, but because of the coronavirus pandemic and all the havoc it h...

DATE: Jul 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Music

iAM MUSIC Institute brings live music back to Durango

iAM MUSIC throws its summer concert series

DATE: Jul 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Music

Spike Lee film of Byrne’s Broadway show to open TIFF

NEW YORK – The 45th Toronto International Film Festival will be a much diminished event this year because of the coronavirus pandemic, but it has an opening-night film. Spike Lee’s filmed ve...

DATE: Jul 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Kanye West criticizes Harriet Tubman at political rally

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Rapper Kanye West, in his first event since declaring himself a presidential candidate, ranted against historical figure Harriet Tubman on Sunday, saying the Underground Rai...

DATE: Jul 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.