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Judge lets rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine go home, citing COVID-19

NEW YORK – Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine was ordered immediately freed from a Manhattan federal lockup four months early Thursday by a judge who cited his asthma and the greater danger he would fac...

DATE: Apr 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Music

‘Lean On Me,’ ‘Lovely Day’ singer Bill Withers dies at 81

Bill Withers, who wrote and sang a string of soulful songs in the 1970s that have stood the test of time, including “ Lean on Me, “ “Lovely Day” and “Ain’t No Sunshine,” has died from heart ...

DATE: Apr 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Music

What is your face-covering style?

With Wednesday’s new guidelines, how will you cover up when you go out for essentials?

DATE: Apr 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Doctor’s community art project connects generations

Animas Valley Audiology Associates seeks children’s artwork to share with seniors

DATE: Apr 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Sesame Workshop enlists Elmo, Cookie Monster on hand washing

NEW YORK – Elmo, Rooster and Cookie Monster are doing their part to help keep kids safe as the coronavirus pandemic grinds on. The beloved Sesame Street Muppets are featured in so...

DATE: Apr 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Navajo poet Jake Skeets wins Whiting Award

GALLUP, N.M. – Navajo poet Jake Skeets has been named one of the winners of this year’s Whiting Award. The Gallup Independent reports the Giles Whiting Foundation recently anno...

DATE: Mar 31, 2020 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Santa Fe food bank gets donation from ‘Stranger Things’ star

SANTA FE – “Stranger Things” star Millie Bobby Brown is channeling her power for good for a New Mexico food bank. The actress posted on her Instagram on Sunday that she and her fa...

DATE: Mar 31, 2020 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Telluride Blues & Brews offers something to look forward to

Annual festival announces lineup for September

DATE: Mar 31, 2020 | CATEGORY: Music

Arts Calendar

Editorâ€™s note: Because of the rapidly changing nature of postponements and closures because of COVID-19, readers should check the websites or call the establishments hosting arts and e...

DATE: Mar 31, 2020 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Florida sheriff seeking tips in ‘Tiger King’ mystery

TAMPA, Fla. – It might be the biggest diversion from the pandemic: binge-watching the luridly fascinating Netflix documentary “Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness.” Now a Flori...

DATE: Mar 31, 2020 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Keeping you entertained: Books, movies can help you escape these weird times

We are now knee-deep in the new coronavirus pandemic, and if you find you’re starting to go a little stir-crazy logging endless hours in your house, you’re not alone. Personally, ...

DATE: Mar 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Stars of ‘Contagion’ reunite for a PSA

NEW YORK – The stars of the 2011 virus thriller “Contagion” – a prescient film these days – have reunited for a series of public service announcements to warn about COVID-19. Matt...

DATE: Mar 27, 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.