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Review: ‘The Ballantines: Building Community Issue by Issue’ examines a newspaper family’s approach

Among the many memories I have of growing up in Durango in the ’70s – from playing in the river to racing squeaky bikes around the block – one stands apart: Evening visits to 175 West Park A...

DATE: Jan 26, 2023 | CATEGORY: Books

‘Shutter’ a gritty debut paranormal mystery

“Shutter,” a debut novel by Ramona Emerson, is a standout example of a mystery subset called paranormal mystery. This group of mysteries can involve witches, angels, psychics, vampires, medi...

DATE: Jan 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

New book examines Bears Ears

When the debate raged over whether then President Barack Obama should establish the Bears Ears National Monument in southeastern Utah, some people worried it could have an unintended effect ...

DATE: Dec 22, 2022 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Book ideas for busy Santas

Know a young reader? Here are some gift suggestions

DATE: Dec 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

‘Stone Desert’ an homage to special part of Southwest

The 2022 rerelease of “Stone Desert: A Naturalist’s Exploration of Canyonlands National Park” by Craig Childs includes the actual pages from his original journal. Originally published in 199...

DATE: Nov 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

C.J. Box returns with new Cassie Dewell story

Wyoming author C.J. Box has recently released “Treasure State,” his fifth Cassie Dewell novel. The title is a clever double entendre because one of Montana’s nicknames is the Treasure State,...

DATE: Nov 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Dinner with the King: New cookbook features meals taken from Stephen King stories

Recipes focus on author’s tales set in Maine

DATE: Oct 27, 2022 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Artist Kayla Shaggy’s comic book adventure

Fort Lewis College grad leads readers into medieval fantasy world

DATE: Oct 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Local author Chuck Greaves returns with new mystery

Regional author Chuck Greaves recently released “The Chimera Club,” his fourth novel in the Jack MacTaggart mystery series. The previous three MacTaggart books have all been finalists for aw...

DATE: Sep 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Craig Johnson back with new novel, ‘Hell and Back’

Imagine waking up, on your back, snow covering your face with your coat frozen to the pavement in the middle of an unfamiliar rural road. Thus begins “Hell And Back,” by prolific and popular...

DATE: Sep 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Joy Harjo picture book ‘Remember’ to come out next year

NEW YORK – Joy Harjo, who recently completed a three-year run as the country’s poet laureate, will have a picture book out next spring. Random House Children’s Books announced Wednesday that...

DATE: Jul 13, 2022 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Blake Crouch’s new novel an unsettling look into future

Author will be at El Moro on Sunday for early release, signing of ‘Upgrade’

DATE: Jul 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

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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.