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How Lizzo went from underground phenom to rising pop star

Even if you’ve never heard of Lizzo, you’ve probably at least heard Lizzo. Around this time last year, the singer, who also raps and plays the flute (we’ll get back to that in a m...

DATE: Apr 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music

Movies playing in Durango April 26-May 2

Animas City Theatre (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com) Instant Family (3 p.m. Sunday only) When Pete (Mark Wahlberg) and Ellie (Rose Byrne) decide to start a family,...

DATE: Apr 23, 2019 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Prince memoir ‘The Beautiful Ones’ to come out in the fall

NEW YORK – The memoir Prince was working on at the time of his death will be released Oct. 29. Random House confirmed Monday to The Associated Press that “The Beautiful Ones” will...

DATE: Apr 23, 2019 | CATEGORY: Books

‘Jeopardy!’ winner James Holzhauer keeps dominating. Does it matter if he broke the game?

On April 4, Alex Trebek kicked off “Jeopardy!” with some practical advice for the contestants: “You have to be bright. You have to be fast. And you have to feel comfortable with the categori...

DATE: Apr 23, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Mancos Opera House restorations begin

Owners, Creative District offer tours ahead of construction

DATE: Apr 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

C.J. Box’s ‘Wolf Pack’ a fast-paced thriller

“Wolf Pack” by C. J. Box is the 19th novel featuring intrepid Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett. One of the best things about a Pickett adventure is that there will always be a mix of domestic...

DATE: Apr 20, 2019 | CATEGORY: Books

Sometimes, miracles do happen

Of the many ways for a child to almost die, being submerged in frigid water is one of the more survivable. The body conserves heat for the vital organs, and the cold slows oxygen depletion i...

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

Studio &’s juried exhibit seeks the ‘Truth’

Opening reception to be held tonight

DATE: Apr 19, 2019 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Publishers hurry to release book editions of Mueller Report

NEW YORK – With the Mueller Report finally out Thursday, at least in redacted form, publishers are hurrying to release book editions. Two Mueller Report books already are in the top 100 on A...

DATE: Apr 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Books

Earth, meet Polo: Ralph Lauren unveils plastic bottle shirt

NEW YORK – Polo Ralph Lauren on Thursday launched a version of its iconic polo shirt made entirely of recycled plastic bottles and dyed through a process that uses zero water. Dav...

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

Troupe 1096 to stage imaginative ‘She Kills Monsters’

Durango High School actors go on Dungeons & Dragons adventure

DATE: Apr 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Opera House and Common Press opening doors

Mancos sites offering free tours on Saturday

DATE: Apr 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Business

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.