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Treasure hunting film begins production in New Mexico

SANTA FE – An independent film about two sisters searching for pirate treasure will be filmed in New Mexico. The New Mexico Film Office made the announcement Monday. “S...

DATE: Jul 2, 2019 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Climate-change anxiety is now a part of growing up: Pop culture has caught on

The kids are anxious. Can you blame them? In a nation inundated with news of mass shootings and the separation of migrant families, the youngest generation must also learn to cope...

DATE: Jun 30, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Elba says race talk around Bond casting disappointing

LONDON – Even though Idris Elba isn’t trying to become the next James Bond, he’s disheartened that some people don’t think he should be considered for the spy role because he’s black. ...

DATE: Jun 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

‘Annabelle’ is good, dumb – and scary – summer fun

Artistically, it’s hard to sustain, let alone build on, a popular horror franchise. The cinematic “Conjuring” universe – an interconnected series of hit horror films that began with 2013’s ‘...

DATE: Jun 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Review: What if we didn’t meet the Beatles?

The whimsical what-if comedy “Yesterday” poses the intriguing question: Had the Beatles never existed, would the world be a worse place to live? Related: If you were a struggling ...

DATE: Jun 28, 2019 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

20MOONS picks up where ‘What is True?’ left off

Dance theatre stages ‘Between Vigilance and Sleeping’ at Fort Lewis

DATE: Jun 28, 2019 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

A new beginning for Music in the Mountains

Festival will launch 33rd season July 6

DATE: Jun 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music

‘Voice’ winner Chevel Shepherd heading to Durango

Tickets on sale now for her performance at La Plata County Fair

DATE: Jun 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music

‘Dog the Bounty Hunter’ co-star Beth Chapman dies of cancer

HONOLULU – Beth Chapman, who co-starred with her husband on the “Dog the Bounty Hunter” reality TV show and later spoke out against some bail reform measures as leader of a national bail age...

DATE: Jun 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

‘The Office’ to leave Netflix for NBCUniversal in Jan. 2021

NEW YORK – Netflix’s announcement that NBC’s hit show “The Office” will be pulled from its lineup after 2020 and head to NBCUniversal’s upcoming service is the latest example of jockeying be...

DATE: Jun 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Movies playing in Durango June 28-July 4

Animas City Theatre (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com) Enter the Dragon (Monday only) One of the most popular kung fu films ever, and perhaps the peak of the famed B...

DATE: Jun 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Arts Calendar

Wednesday, June 26 Fridamania: Art, Career and Legacy of Frida Kahlo, 1:30 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Terry Rickard, 2 p.m., Off...

DATE: Jun 25, 2019 | 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.