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Johnny Pacheco, salsa idol, dies at 85

NEW YORK – Salsa idol Johnny Pacheco, who was a co-founder of Fania Records, Eddie Palmieri’s bandmate and backer of music stars such as Rubén Bladés, Willie Colón and Celia Cruz, died Monda...

DATE: Feb 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Music

Late Christopher Plummer got a rare third act in his 80s

‘Sound of Music’ actor died last week at 91

DATE: Feb 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Mary Wilson, longest-reigning original Supreme, dies at 76

LAS VEGAS – Mary Wilson, one of the original members of The Supremes, the 1960s group that helped establish the Motown sound and propelled Diana Ross to superstardom, has died. She was 76. ...

DATE: Feb 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Music

HBO docuseries to explore Woody Allen, Mia Farrow fallout

LOS ANGELES – A documentary series examining Woody Allen and Mia Farrow’s doomed relationship and its fallout, including allegations that he sexually abused a daughter, will air on HBO. ...

DATE: Feb 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Oscar winner, ‘Sound of Music’ star Christopher Plummer dies

NEW YORK – Christopher Plummer, the dashing award-winning actor who played Captain von Trapp in the film “The Sound of Music” and at 82 became the oldest Academy Award acting winner in histo...

DATE: Feb 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Larry King, broadcasting giant for half-century, dies at 87

LOS ANGELES – Larry King, the suspenders-wearing everyman whose broadcast interviews with world leaders, movie stars and ordinary Joes helped define American conversation for a half-century,...

DATE: Jan 23, 2021 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Tom Brokaw says he’s retiring from NBC News after 55 years

NEW YORK – NBC News veteran Tom Brokaw said Friday that he is retiring from the network after 55 years. Brokaw, author of “The Greatest Generation,” was NBC’s lead anchorman at “N...

DATE: Jan 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Dave Chappelle tests positive for COVID-19; shows canceled

AUSTIN, Texas – Dave Chappelle tested positive for the coronavirus just before his comedy show scheduled for Thursday, forcing his upcoming appearances to be canceled, a spokeswoman said. ...

DATE: Jan 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Elvis Presley’s Graceland starting live virtual tours

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Elvis Presley’s Graceland is now offering live online tours for fans around the world, including those who can’t travel to the Tennessee tourist attraction during the corona...

DATE: Jan 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Dr. Dre recovering well after being admitted into hospital

LOS ANGELES – Dr. Dre says he will be “back home soon” after the music mogul received medical treatment at a Los Angeles hospital for a reported brain aneurysm. The rapper and pro...

DATE: Jan 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Music

Larry King moved out of ICU

LOS ANGELES – Veteran talk show host Larry King, suffering from COVID-19, has been moved out of the intensive care unit at a Los Angeles hospital and is breathing on his own, a spokesman sai...

DATE: Jan 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Dawn Wells, wholesome castaway on ‘Gilligan’s Island,’ dies of COVID-19 at 82

Dawn Wells, an actress best known as the pigtailed Kansas farm girl turned castaway on the 1960s sitcom “Gilligan’s Island,” died Dec. 30 at an assisted-living facility in Woodland Hills, Ca...

DATE: Dec 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Photos: Elkhorn Fire on Sunday

Photos: Animus on the AnimasBoxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Boxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Photos: Archers take aimPurgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Photos: A rockin’ good timeThe 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

The 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

Photos: Durango gets ‘Wet and Wild’

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.

A solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a d...

Johnny Pacheco, salsa idol, dies at 85

Late Christopher Plummer got a rare third act in his 80s

Mary Wilson, longest-reigning original Supreme, dies at 76

HBO docuseries to explore Woody Allen, Mia Farrow fallout

Oscar winner, ‘Sound of Music’ star Christopher Plummer dies

Larry King, broadcasting giant for half-century, dies at 87

Tom Brokaw says he’s retiring from NBC News after 55 years

Dave Chappelle tests positive for COVID-19; shows canceled

Elvis Presley’s Graceland starting live virtual tours

Dr. Dre recovering well after being admitted into hospital

Larry King moved out of ICU

Dawn Wells, wholesome castaway on ‘Gilligan’s Island,’ dies of COVID-19 at 82

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