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Review: Will Smith’s ‘Gemini Man’ is an ambitious experiment gone horribly wrong

It feels appropriate that the hit man clone thriller “Gemini Man” is itself a Frankenstein’s monster of a movie. Over the past two decades, the project was written and rewritten by a small a...

DATE: Oct 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Natalie Merchant honored with Lennon award

NEW YORK – At this stage of her life, Natalie Merchant is more proud of getting an honor named for John Lennon because of what it says about her activism than her music. The singe...

DATE: Oct 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music

Robert Forster, Oscar nominee for ‘Jackie Brown,’ dies at 78

LOS ANGELES – Robert Forster, the handsome and omnipresent character actor who got a career resurgence and Oscar nomination for playing bail bondsman Max Cherry in “Jackie Brown,” died Frida...

DATE: Oct 12, 2019 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Shepard Smith resigns from Fox News

Shepard Smith, one of Fox News’ leading anchors and a frequent critic of President Donald Trump, will step down from the network, effective immediately, the network announced Friday. ...

DATE: Oct 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Jane Fonda arrested protesting climate change in Washington

NEW YORK – Jane Fonda was arrested at the U.S. Capitol on Friday while protesting climate change. The actress and activist was handcuffed on the east side steps and escorted into ...

DATE: Oct 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

‘The Humans’: An American family on the ledge

Merely Players conjures up Thanksgiving dinner with the Blakes

DATE: Oct 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

A Harvest Night of Metal at the Garage

Harvest festivals are about to get a heavy metal twist this weekend in Durango. On Saturday night, The Garage Billiards & Music Hall (formerly Pongas) will host A Harvest Night of...

DATE: Oct 10, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music

Durango Choral Society to kick off 50th season

Durango Choral Society will kick off its 50th season with Viva Voices! at 7 p.m. Oct. 16 at Miller Middle School Auditorium, 2608 Junction St. This free concert will feature sing...

DATE: Oct 10, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Tour a cemetery with Ghost Walk Durango

Get in the mood for Halloween with walks on the paranormal side

DATE: Oct 10, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

‘We’re not alone’ – ‘Sesame Street’ tackles addiction crisis

NEW YORK – “Sesame Street” is taking a new step to try to help children navigate life in America – it’s tackling the opioid crisis. Sesame Workshop is exploring the backstory of K...

DATE: Oct 10, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Tom Hanks returns to New Mexico to film adventure saga

SANTA FE – Tom Hanks is in New Mexico working on another film. The New Mexico Film Office announced Wednesday that Hanks is co-producing and starring in “News of the World,” a pos...

DATE: Oct 10, 2019 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Owners of Charlie Brown song sue Dollywood

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The copyright owners of the “Charlie Brown Christmas” theme song have sued Dollywood in federal court for copyright infringement. News outlets report the compla...

DATE: Oct 10, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music

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.