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‘Super Troopers 2’ is a sequel stuck in permanent adolescence

In the sequel “Super Troopers 2,” a highway patrolman (Kevin Heffernan) shoots and kills a bald eagle intentionally. That’s the level of satire in a lowbrow comedy so irreverent i...

DATE: Apr 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

‘I Feel Pretty’ misses the mark

“I Feel Pretty” suffers from a fatal flaw: its premise. Built around the notion that there’s something inherently hilarious – even crazy – about a woman not supermodel-thin or gorgeous behav...

DATE: Apr 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Second annual Mancos Valley River Film Festival accepting submissions

Event will benefit Mancos Trails Group

DATE: Apr 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

New Durango Arts Center exhibit explores ‘The Wall’

There are walls all around us: from walls that hold up buildings, to walls to keep people out (or in), to the walls we put up in our minds. It’s the idea of walls that is the subj...

DATE: Apr 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Film industry officials hope new governor boosts business

SANTA FE – Officials in New Mexico’s film and television industry say a new governor may help boost business for film production in the state. Gubernatorial hopefuls seeking to su...

DATE: Apr 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Arts Calendar

Friday Durango Bluegrass Meltdown, all-day event, $40-$100, various locations in Durango, 799-2281, www.durangomeltdown.com. Sue Buchanan: A selection from 50 years of work...

DATE: Apr 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Local writer taking story from paper to screen

Sarah Perkins working to get motorcycle-themed movie made

DATE: Apr 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Newscaster Carl Kasell of NPR dies at 84

NEW YORK – Newscaster Carl Kasell, a signature voice of NPR who brought his gravitas to “Morning Edition” and later his wit to “Wait, Wait ... Don’t Tell Me!” has died. He was 84. ...

DATE: Apr 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Movies playing in Durango April 20-26

Animas City Theatre (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com) Love & Bananas: An Elephant Story Elephant rescues in Thailand are rare, unpredictable and often life-th...

DATE: Apr 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

‘Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero’ is a tale of canine courage and companionship

Dogs that have been rescued, more often than not, return the favor, offering their human companions unconditional loyalty. In the case of the pooch at the center of “Sgt. Stubby: An American...

DATE: Apr 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Milos Forman, Oscar-winning director, dies at 86

LOS ANGELES – Czech filmmaker Milos Forman, whose American movies “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” and “Amadeus” won a deluge of Academy Awards, including best director Oscars, died Saturda...

DATE: Apr 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Bluegrass Meltdown getting ready to take over Durango

Six Dollar String Band to play annual event

DATE: Apr 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Music

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.