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Pam Houston finds ‘Hope in the High Country’

Pam Houston’s newest book, “Deep Creek: Finding Hope in the High Country,” is a magical blend of essays that are somehow both memoir and autobiography. She manages to beautifully marry her l...

DATE: Feb 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times news

Party for the puppies

DATE: Feb 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Review: Author Pam Houston finds ‘hope in the high country’

Pam Houston’s newest book, “Deep Creek: Finding Hope in the High Country,” is a magical blend of essays that are somehow both memoir and autobiography. She manages to beautifully marry her l...

DATE: Feb 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Books

Netflix series explores the assassination of Malcolm X

ALBUQUERQUE – A new Netflix series is tackling questions about the 1965 assassination of civil rights icon Malcolm X. “Who Killed Malcolm X?” dives into questions surrounding his ...

DATE: Feb 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Common ground: New Face Productions brings global project to Durango

Wrapped around the Boys & Girls Club building on north Main Avenue is an unusual outdoor photographic exhibit. Large-format portraits of almost 100 Durango residents have been billboard-past...

DATE: Feb 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Orchestra to celebrate Beethoven’s 250th birthday

Shows will be held in Durango, Farmington

DATE: Feb 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Music

Tim Robbins, The Actors’ Gang to stage ‘The New Colossus’ at Concert Hall

Play celebrates courage, character of refugees who’ve come to the U.S.

DATE: Feb 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Movies playing in Durango Feb. 21-27

Animas City Theatre (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com) Bolshoi Ballet: Giselle (Sunday only) When Giselle learns that her beloved Albrecht is promised to another wom...

DATE: Feb 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Arts Calendar

Wednesday, Feb. 19 Knit Night, 5 p.m., Yarn Durango, 1125 South Camino del Rio, #300B. Donny Johnson, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave. Animation...

DATE: Feb 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

‘Good Times’ Ja’Net DuBois dies; co-wrote ‘Jeffersons’ theme

LOS ANGELES – Ja’Net DuBois, who played the vivacious neighbor Willona Woods on “Good Times” and composed and sang the theme song for “The Jeffersons,” has died. DuBois’ song “Mov...

DATE: Feb 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Winfrey holds TV discussion about ‘American Dirt’ in Arizona

TUCSON, Ariz. – Oprah Winfrey’s soon-to-be televised discussion about the controversial novel “American Dirt” is drawing scrutiny for not inviting some of the book’s harshest Latino critics....

DATE: Feb 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Books

Small loans offered to businesses in Durango Creative District

$50K revolving loan fund established by First Southwest Community Fund

DATE: Feb 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

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.