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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

‘Two Old Guys’: Durango Arts Center to host collaborative show

Two gentlemen of a certain age are coming together to show their artwork at Durango Arts Center. “Two Old Guys,” which features the work of local artists Peter Alphonso Martin and...

DATE: Feb 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Filmmaker seeking actors for new movie

Native American, non-Native American performers sought for ‘Touch the Water’

DATE: Feb 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Music in the Mountains to host local fourth and fifth graders for Taste of Music concert

Music in the Mountains announced the return of its Taste of Music concert Tuesday. Students in fourth and fifth grade from Durango, Bayfield, Ignacio, Dolores and Mancos will att...

DATE: Feb 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Movies playing in Durango Feb. 14-20

Animas City Theatre (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com) NTLive: Hansard (Saturday and Sunday only) It’s a summer’s morning in 1988, and Tory politician Robin Hesketh ...

DATE: Feb 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

German filmmaker Vilsmaier, known for ‘Stalingrad,’ dies

BERLIN – Joseph Vilsmaier, a German filmmaker whose striking portrayal of the Battle of Stalingrad brought home the horrors of war to a new generation, has died. He was 81. His ag...

DATE: Feb 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Catch Durango native on Disney’s ‘Zombies 2’

Pearce Joza plays a teenage werewolf

DATE: Feb 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Arts Calendar

Wednesday, Feb. 12 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. Bluegrass...

DATE: Feb 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

From Pitt to ‘1917,’ what to anticipate at Sunday’s Oscars

LOS ANGELES – The Oscars are here, already. After the shortest awards season in decades, the 92nd annual Academy Awards will get underway Sunday evening at the Dolby Theatre in Lo...

DATE: Feb 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Focus turns to Latino authors amid ‘American Dirt’ debate

ALBUQUERQUE – When Oprah Winfrey endorsed the novel “American Dirt” for her book club last month, many Latinos took to social media to decry the selection for its stereotypes and caricatures...

DATE: Feb 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Books

Robert Conrad, star of “The Wild, Wild West,” dies at 84

LOS ANGELES – Robert Conrad, the rugged, contentious actor who starred in the hugely popular 1960s television series “Hawaiian Eye” and “The Wild, Wild West,” has died. He was 84. ...

DATE: Feb 8, 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.