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Durango works to establish a creative district

Local entities, artists collaborate in effort to receive certification

DATE: Dec 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Movies playing in Durango Dec. 14-20

Animas City Theatre (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com) Beautiful Boy Based on the best-selling pair of memoirs from father and son David and Nic Sheff, “Beauti...

DATE: Dec 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Study finds female-led films outperform male ones

NEW YORK – Female-led films have consistently outperformed male-led movies at the box office, according to a study initiated by Time’s Up, the organization formed by prominent women in the e...

DATE: Dec 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

New book from Crow Canyon’s Kari Schleher wins ‘Best of 2018’ award

Author’s work focuses on Pueblo San Marcos

DATE: Dec 8, 2018 | CATEGORY: Books

‘Green Book’ is the rare Hollywood crowd-pleaser that triumphs on all counts

The title of “Green Book” derives from a period when African-Americans often traveled at their own risk, especially in the Jim Crow South. Unwelcome in many restaurants, hotels and other pub...

DATE: Dec 8, 2018 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

When it comes to gifts for kids, don’t forget books

Our recent snow is a reminder that Santa will be coming soon. Books can be just the right gift because they educate and entertain children over and over again. Here are some sugge...

DATE: Dec 7, 2018 | CATEGORY: Books

Gary Hart movie revisits scandal that seems quaint now

“The Front Runner” chronicles 21 tumultuous days in 1987 when the worlds of politics, journalism and entertainment tilted on their respective axes, a seismic shift in priorities and protocol...

DATE: Dec 7, 2018 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Ignacio theater goes down yellow brick road with ‘Wizard’

Ignacio High School will be transformed into the land of Oz this weekend, as Jennifer Boniface’s drama students stage “Wizard of Oz.” With a cast of about 35 middle and high schoo...

DATE: Dec 6, 2018 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Bob’s Yr Uncle bringing music to Noel Night

Local band joins downtown festivities

DATE: Dec 6, 2018 | CATEGORY: Music

A passer-by calls 911 about a man dangling from a roof; it was a Clark Griswold dummy

It was only minutes before sunrise when Alfred Norwood Jr. slammed on his brakes, stopping his truck in the middle of the road, and turned on his hazard lights. The 65-year-old ve...

DATE: Dec 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Movies playing in Durango Dec. 7-13

Animas City Theatre (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com)(For additional showtimes, visit www.animascitytheatre.com) National Theatre Live: Macbeth (11 a...

DATE: Dec 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Local dancers to join Santa Barbara Ballet on stage

Youngsters take the stage in ‘The Nutcracker’

DATE: Nov 30, 2018 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

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.