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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

Tributes to Michael Jackson flow on 10th death anniversary

LOS ANGELES – Michael Jackson’s estate paid tribute to his artistry and charity Tuesday as fans make final preparations for gatherings to celebrate his memory on the 10th anniversary of the ...

DATE: Jun 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music

Jagger appears healthy as Rolling Stones rock Soldier Field

CHICAGO – An energetic Mick Jagger skipped, spun, sprinted and pranced Friday night as the Rolling Stones launched their North American tour at Chicago’s Soldier Field. The 75-yea...

DATE: Jun 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music

Review: Local author demystifies end of life

When embarking on the writing of a book, an author must consider how large of an audience the subject matter will draw. In “What does it feel like to die?” (Kensington Publishing...

DATE: Jun 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Books

Arts Calendar

Friday, June 21 Preschool Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. River Walk Book Talk, 11 a.m., meet in front of Durango Public Library, 1900 E...

DATE: Jun 20, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Why are we still wild about Frida Kahlo?

Artist’s enduring celebrity status topic of presentation

DATE: Jun 20, 2019 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Listen: Unheard song from Queen frontman Freddie Mercury released

NEW YORK – Universal Music unveiled a previously unheard and unreleased song by the late Queen frontman Freddie Mercury. The record label announced the track, “Time Waits for No O...

DATE: Jun 20, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music

Grand Summer Nights spotlights artists and stories

Second event of the year features art exhibits, Raven Narratives, music

DATE: Jun 19, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Movies playing in Durango June 21-27

Animas City Theatre (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com) Bolshoi Ballet: Carmen Suite/Petrushka (Sunday only) Carmen finds herself caught in a love triangle. Petrushka...

DATE: Jun 19, 2019 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Native American writer Joy Harjo is named U.S. Poet Laureate

“My role as a poet is as a healer,” said Joy Harjo. “Poetry is a healing force.” The 68-year-old Native American writer first felt that restorative power during a difficult time e...

DATE: Jun 19, 2019 | CATEGORY: Books

‘Yarn Bombers’ use craft to make a statement

PHILADELPHIA – Jessie Hemmons did her first public “yarn bombing” in 2009, crocheting a 12-inch cozy around a bike rack in downtown Philadelphia. It was small but colorful, tangible. She kno...

DATE: Jun 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

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.