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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

‘Andy Irons: Kissed By God’ tackles mental illness, addiction

Professional surfer Andy Irons seemed to have everything going for him: multiple championship titles, money and fame. But he was also battling mental illness and an opioid addicti...

DATE: Nov 30, 2018 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Violinist Casey Reed finds fun in music, mentoring

One of the musicians performing this weekend with the San Juan Symphony Youth Orchestra is no stranger to the stage. Casey Reed has been playing violin since he was 5. Now a fres...

DATE: Nov 29, 2018 | CATEGORY: Music

Young musicians show what they’re made of in San Juan Symphony Youth Orchestra

Groups will play to perform in Bayfield and Durango

DATE: Nov 29, 2018 | CATEGORY: Music

NPR fires critic David Edelstein after ‘Last Tango’ joke

NEW YORK – NPR’s “Fresh Air” has parted ways with contributor David Edelstein after the film critic made a joke about the rape scene in “Last Tango in Paris” on his Facebook page after Mond...

DATE: Nov 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Atwood writing ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ sequel, out in 2019

NEW YORK – Thanks to public demand, and a certain American president, Margaret Atwood is writing a sequel to her million-selling “The Handmaid’s Tale.” “The Testaments” will be pu...

DATE: Nov 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Books

Movies playing in Durango Nov. 30-Dec. 6

Animas City Theatre (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com) Andy Irons: Kissed by God (5:30 and 8 p.m. Dec. 6 only) A film about bipolar disorder and opioid addict...

DATE: Nov 27, 2018 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Chess world title match comes down to rapid tiebreakers

LONDON – After more than 50 hours of play over nearly three weeks, the chess world championship title will be decided by speedy tiebreaker games on Wednesday. A 12-game battle of ...

DATE: Nov 27, 2018 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

‘SpongeBob’ creator Stephen Hillenburg dies at 57

LOS ANGELES – “SpongeBob SquarePants” creator Stephen Hillenburg has died at age 57. Nickelodeon says Hillenburg died Monday of Lou Gehrig’s disease, also known as ALS. ...

DATE: Nov 27, 2018 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Raven Narrative producers offer tips for telling an effective tale

Advice can always be used at latest storytelling event

DATE: Nov 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

British film director Nicolas Roeg dies at age 90

LONDON – Nicolas Roeg, the prominent British film director known for making provocative films and working with rock stars Mick Jagger and David Bowie over a six-decade career, has died. He w...

DATE: Nov 24, 2018 | 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.