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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

Mancos Creative District offers scholarship for artists

Young Mancos artists are invited to apply for a new scholarship established by the Mancos Creative District. The Create 81328 Scholarship fund aims to support local college-bound,...

DATE: Feb 28, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

‘The Music Man’ comes to town in high school production

M-CHS drama production opens March 8

DATE: Feb 28, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ cast reunites, ‘irreverence’ in store

LOS ANGELES – The original stars of “Beverly Hills, 90210” are planning a high school reunion with a twist. Fox said Wednesday that cast members including Jason Priestly and Jenni...

DATE: Feb 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Mancos Melt festival warms up residents for spring

Annual celebration in mid-March marks 10th anniversary

DATE: Feb 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sequel to Michael Crichton’s ‘Andromeda Strain’ due in fall

NEW YORK – The late Michael Crichton’s literary archive and production company has authorized a sequel to his breakthrough novel “The Andromeda Strain.” HarperCollins Publishers a...

DATE: Feb 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Books

Janet Jackson to launch Las Vegas residency in May

NEW YORK – Janet Jackson is heading to Las Vegas. The pop icon announced Tuesday that she’s launching a residency in Las Vegas later this year. Jackson will have 15 shows in May, ...

DATE: Feb 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music

Stephen King, wife give $1.25M to genealogical society

BOSTON – The master of the American horror novel has donated $1.25 million to the masters of American genealogical research. Stephen King and his wife, Tabitha, made the gift thro...

DATE: Feb 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Books

R. Kelly signs autographs at McDonald’s after jail release

CHICAGO – R&B singer R. Kelly signed autographs and waved at a fan who yelled “I love you!” when he stopped at a McDonald’s in Chicago after being released from jail in his sexual abuse case...

DATE: Feb 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Mancos Creative District offers scholarship for artists

Young Mancos artists are invited to apply for a new scholarship established by the Mancos Creative District. The Create 81328 Scholarship fund aims to support local college-bound,...

DATE: Feb 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Oscar predictions: Who will win?

Ahead of Sunday’s 91st Academy Awards, Associated Press Film Writers Lindsey Bahr and Jake Coyle share their predictions for a ceremony that has few sure things. Best Picture The ...

DATE: Feb 23, 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.