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‘Arts District’ to feature 3 Fort Lewis student films

The Rocky Mountain PBS series, “Arts District,” will present three segments produced by Fort Lewis College students. The 30-minute episode will air at 7:30 p.m. today, according t...

DATE: Apr 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Local musicians to CERF The Airwaves to help community

Radio broadcasts, Facebook livestream a benefit for Community Emergency Relief Fund, Four Corners Performing Artist Relief

DATE: Apr 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Music

C.J. Box’s Joe Pickett is back in new novel ‘Long Range’

The opening of “Long Range,” C.J. Box’s 20th Joe Pickett adventure, is reminiscent of the beginning of his triple award winning debut novel, “Open Range.” Pickett is a Wyoming game warden ba...

DATE: Apr 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Books

3rd Ave. Arts postpones, cancels remainder of season

3rd Ave. Arts is postponing or canceling the remainder of its 2019-2020 season, but it is planning to reschedule the Bach Festival Finale concert; the French Connection recital featuring Kat...

DATE: Apr 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Film club recruiting members

Calling all interested in film production and acting: Durango’s new film club is available at @DurangoFilmClub on Facebook at For more information, private message the club’s Facebook page...

DATE: Apr 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Renowned sculptor who created Vietnam Women’s Memorial dies

SANTA FE – Renowned sculptor and painter Glenna Goodacre, who created the Vietnam Women’s Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C, has died. She was 80. Family members sa...

DATE: Apr 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

In shutdown, a glimpse of life without beloved movie theaters

NEW YORK – Jennifer Page jokes that four months in, this decade is already the worst of her life. A server at a nearby resort, she’s out of work because of the pandemic. After som...

DATE: Apr 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Attention, musicians: Think you’re good enough for Blues & Brews?

A couple of weeks ago, organizers of the 27th annual And now, you, too, can be a part of that lineup. Last week, the festival announced it “Play Your Way To The Main Stage Of Th...

DATE: Apr 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Music

After nearly 60 years, the Henry Strater Theatre closes

Hotel owner terminates lease at popular event space

DATE: Apr 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Local artist offers coloring pages to download

There’s probably nothing worse than being cooped up in the house – and by now, we’ve been under Colorado’s stay-at-home order for what feels like years. And while this may be nirvana for the...

DATE: Apr 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Pagosa Folk ’N Bluegrass Festival canceled

Annual event was scheduled for first week in June

DATE: Apr 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Music

‘Friends’ reunion won’t be here for us at HBO Max launch

LOS ANGELES – The “Friends” reunion won’t be here for us as soon as expected. Production on the special has been delayed by the coronavirus pandemic that has brought movie and TV ...

DATE: Apr 10, 2020 | 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.