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‘Cheers’ actor, radio host Jay Thomas dies at 69

LOS ANGELES – Jay Thomas, a radio talk show host and actor with recurring roles on the sitcoms “Murphy Brown” and “Cheers,” has died, his publicist said. Thomas was 69. He was “on...

DATE: Aug 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Stew Mosberg releases book of short stories

Stew Mosberg didn’t start off as a published writer. The Brooklyn, New York, native had spent his first career in package design and branding in Manhattan. It was during that time that he fi...

DATE: Aug 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Books

Willowtail’s Peggy Cloy, and the events that shaped her

After decades of artist success, her masterpiece now is creating time and space for others

DATE: Aug 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Elevating the piñata from kids’ birthday parties to art

ALBUQUERQUE (AP) – For most New Mexicans, piñatas are those colorful donkeys or other figures stuffed with candy that children at birthday parties break with a stick. But contempo...

DATE: Aug 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Arts Calendar

Friday Kirk James Band, 5-9 p.m., Rubio’s Fine Mexican Dining, 116 South Main Ave., Aztec, 334-0599. The Ben Gibson Band, 5:30 p.m., Balcony Bar & Grill, 600 Main Ave. ...

DATE: Aug 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

‘Wind River’ an effective thriller

A harsh, wintry beauty pervades “Wind River,” screenwriter Taylor Sheridan’s modestly assured directorial debut. In this sturdily effective thriller, Jeremy Renner plays Cory, a U.S. Fish an...

DATE: Aug 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Movies playing in Durango Aug. 25-31

Animas City Theatre (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com) Extraordinary: Stan Lee (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com)(Tuesday only) Hos...

DATE: Aug 23, 2017 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Bruno Mars meets source of nickname: Bruno Sammartino

PITTSBURGH – Bruno Mars has met the man he’s nicknamed after: former pro wrestling champion Bruno Sammartino. The two met Tuesday night when the pop singing sensation’s 24K Magic ...

DATE: Aug 23, 2017 | CATEGORY: Music

Arts support, urban renewal efforts take new direction in Durango

City eyes new board to replace Public Art Commission

DATE: Aug 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘The Hitman’s Bodyguard’: Bloody buddy flick is par for the coarse

At once reassuringly familiar – even starchy – and yet oddly unsatisfying, “The Hitman’s Bodyguard” is meat-and-potatoes moviemaking at its most fungible. Co-starring Ryan Reynolds as Michae...

DATE: Aug 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

For the biggest Sherlock Holmes fans, the best account of Baker Street mania

In 2002, at the end of a festive January evening, I was made a member of the Baker Street Irregulars, a literary society devoted to Sherlock Holmes. As part of what is called an investiture,...

DATE: Aug 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Books

‘Game of Thrones’ used to be all about the journey. Now it’s about the destination.

The boats and horses on “Game of Thrones” are moving faster than ever. Last week, Daenerys dispatched Tyrion and Davos to King’s Landing and, moments later, the men were rowing to its shores...

DATE: Aug 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

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.