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Book World: John Waters wants to wrap you in his filthy embrace

On a grimy peninsula off the mainland of good taste, in a Baltimore far from the threatening realism of “The Wire,” still reigning over his own personal filthdom, lives the original Pope of ...

DATE: May 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Books

Alabama stations refuse to air ‘Arthur’ episode showing a same-sex wedding

A rat and an aardvark walked down the aisle, and PBS affiliates across the country aired the couple’s big moment – except in Alabama. These small, furry mammals were both men in t...

DATE: May 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Mancos Creative District celebrates new mural

High school art students paint book-themed artwork at library

DATE: May 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Sesame Street’ welcomes a Muppet in foster care, the latest addition to its inclusive cast

There’s a new face on Sesame Street. Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit behind the show, has welcomed Karli, a Muppet in foster care, as well as her “for-now” parents, Dalia and Clem....

DATE: May 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Netflix announces fashion design competition series

NEW YORK – It’s been a minute since a new fashion design competition has occurred. Enter: “Next in Fashion,” soon to come on Netflix. The series is hosted by the first “Queer Eye”...

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

Review: ‘A Dog’s Journey’ will make you cry, but it does not earn those tears

“A Dog’s Journey” tries to prove that it’s possible to make an uplifting movie in which a dog dies – repeatedly. That’s not a spoiler; it’s literally the plot of the film. “Journe...

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

Who’s ready for a new Archie Bunker, live on your TV?

NEW YORK – Archie Bunker is coming back to prime-time network TV and he might look a little different to viewers – even if what he says is exactly the same. Woody Harrelson is ste...

DATE: May 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Actor-comedian Sammy Shore, father of Pauly, dies at 92

LAS VEGAS – Sammy Shore, an actor and standup comedian who co-founded the Comedy Store, died Saturday. He was 92. Through a spokeswoman, Shore’s family said he died at his Las Veg...

DATE: May 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Mancos celebrates spring with Bloom fundraiser

Annual event raises funds to support Grange

DATE: May 17, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

The new John Wick movie does what John Wick movies do best, beautifully and brutishly

“Do what you do best, John.” That tidbit of wisdom – delivered late in the film “John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum” to the title character – is good advice for anyone, really, if ...

DATE: May 17, 2019 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Grumpy Cat has died. The Internet-famous feline with the perpetually miserable mug was 7.

“Some days are grumpier than others,” the Instagram caption read. It appeared next to a photo of the Internet’s most famous and beloved cat, the one with the perpetually miserable...

DATE: May 17, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Artisans of Mancos to host reception for Alex Bond and Aileen McAlister

The Artisans of Mancos, artist’s cooperative gallery at Main and Grand in Mancos, will welcome two new artists from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday as Mancos celebrates its first 2019 Grand Summer Nigh...

DATE: May 17, 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.