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R. Kelly explodes during first interview after his arrest

In his first interview since his arrest last month for sexual abuse, embattled R&B singer R. Kelly lashed out on “CBS This Morning,” at several points yelling and saying his multiple accuser...

DATE: Mar 6, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

‘The Music Man’ coming to Cortez in high school production

M-CHS drama production will open March 8

DATE: Mar 4, 2019 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Nathaniel Taylor, who played Rollo on ‘Sanford and Son’ dies

Nathaniel Taylor, the actor best known as Rollo Lawson, the street-smart best friend of the son on the 1970s sitcom “Sanford and Son,” has died. Taylor died Wednesday at the Ronal...

DATE: Mar 2, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Movies playing in Durango March 1-7

Animas City Theatre (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com)(For showtimes, visit www.animascitytheatre.com). Gaslight Theatre (102 Fifth St. Next to the...

DATE: Mar 2, 2019 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Rocker Jerry Lee Lewis suffers stroke, expected to recover

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Rock ’n’ roll pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis is recovering after a minor stroke, but he’s expected to make a full recovery. A statement from his publicist says the 83-...

DATE: Mar 2, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music

Mandy Mikulencak’s new book a hit to the heart

Local author will discuss ‘Forgiveness Road’ at Durango Public Library

DATE: Mar 2, 2019 | CATEGORY: Books

‘Greta’ is a psychological thriller with a regrettable, pseudo-feminist twist

The psychological thriller “Greta” gets off to a promising start: As a camera discreetly follows Isabelle Huppert and Chloë Grace Moretz through a New York City subway, Julie London sings a ...

DATE: Mar 2, 2019 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

‘Who’s the Boss?’ and ‘Soap’ actress Katherine Helmond dies

LOS ANGELES – Actress Katherine Helmond, an Emmy-nominated and Golden Globe-winning actress who played two very different matriarchs on the ABC sitcoms “Who’s the Boss?” and “Soap,” has died...

DATE: Mar 1, 2019 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

The MET to time-travel to World War I with ‘Daughter of the Regiment’

There are four reasons to see Saturday’s MET Live in HD performance of Donizetti’s “Daughter of the Regiment” – (and one not to). Donizetti’s 1840 comedic opera, “The Daughter...

DATE: Mar 1, 2019 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Sara Illsley and Friends to perform benefit ‘to speak for the ones that can’t’

Show will help Colorado Rapid Response Network

DATE: Feb 28, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music

Andre Previn, Oscar-winning composer, has died at 89

Andre Previn, the pianist, composer and conductor whose broad reach took in the worlds of Hollywood, jazz and classical music, always rejecting suggestions that his bop ’n’ blues moonlightin...

DATE: Feb 28, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music

Thompson won’t work with John Lasseter

NEW YORK – In a letter to Skydance Media, Emma Thompson outlined why she refused to work with former Pixar executive John Lasseter and was withdrawing from the animated film “Luck.” ...

DATE: Feb 28, 2019 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

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.