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Movies playing in Durango May 10-16

Animas City Theatre (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com) The River and the Wall Five friends go on an immersive adventure through the unknown wilds of the Texas border...

DATE: May 7, 2019 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Netflix’s ‘Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile’ feels weirdly in awe of Ted Bundy

In the first trailer for Netflix’s “Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile,” Hollywood heartthrob Zac Efron struts around as Ted Bundy, the infamous serial killer responsible for the sex...

DATE: May 7, 2019 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Neon Future: DJ Steve Aoki’s comic book sees techno-optimism

MIAMI – Forget the dystopian future of science fiction stories, where Skynet endoskeletons stomp on dry human bones or people slumbering in fluid-filled pods serve as living batteries. ...

DATE: May 6, 2019 | CATEGORY: Books

Movie inspired by plush toys delivers a beautiful message

The story behind UglyDolls – the toys, not the new animated movie about them – is a real charmer. Aspiring artist/storytellers David Horvath and his then-girlfriend Sun-Min Kim created the f...

DATE: May 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Alex Trebek on his cancer: ‘My oncologist says I’m doing well, even though I don’t always feel it’

“Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek says his cancer indicators have gone down – but his well-being hasn’t necessarily improved accordingly. “My oncologist says I’m doing well, even thoug...

DATE: May 4, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

‘The Mueller Report’ is officially a best-seller

NEW YORK – “The Mueller Report” is now officially a best-seller. A published edition of special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into alleged ties between Russian officials ...

DATE: May 4, 2019 | CATEGORY: Books

‘Mortal Kombat’ among four inducted to Video Game Hall of Fame

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – “Mortal Kombat,” the blood-and-guts arcade game that triggered Congressional hearings and age-level game ratings, was inducted Thursday into the World Video Game Hall of Fa...

DATE: May 4, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Adam Sandler is hosting ‘SNL’ for the first time. Will he bring back Canteen Boy?

On Saturday, Adam Sandler will host “Saturday Night Live,” 24 years after leaving the sketch comedy show that made him famous. It may be a little early in the year for another ins...

DATE: May 4, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Something’s rotten about ‘Intruder’

When casting was announced two years ago for the “The Intruder,” the working title was “Motivated Seller.” The thriller stars Michael Ealy and Meagan Good as a young couple who move into the...

DATE: May 4, 2019 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Aerial arts, acrobatics showcase takes form of high school circus

Founder wants to grow program into full-fledged school

DATE: May 4, 2019 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Weekend performances of ‘Les Miserables’ a student-run production

When actors take the stage Sunday at the Henry Strater Theatre for two performances of “Les Miserables,” it will be the result of all their own work. The show is a completely stud...

DATE: May 2, 2019 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Stillhouse Junkies release official video premiere

Local group gets caught up in the ‘Heat of the Moment’

DATE: May 2, 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.