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Grammys postpone ceremony, citing omicron variant risks

LOS ANGELES – The Grammy Awards were postponed Wednesday weeks before the planned Los Angeles ceremony over what organizers called “too many risks” from the omicron variant, signaling what c...

DATE: Jan 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Sampson to play ‘Live @ The Smiley Cafe’

The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College will host singer-songwriter Carter Sampson at 7 p.m. Jan. 21 at the Smiley Cafe, 1309 East Third Ave., for another intimate evening as part o...

DATE: Jan 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Christmas songs for those who dislike Christmas songs

Mariah set your teeth on edge? Slap some ears on these yuletide tunes instead!

DATE: Dec 23, 2021 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Big changes ahead for local band

Durango Tire Fire changing name to Desert Child on New Year’s Eve

DATE: Dec 23, 2021 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

UTFO’s Kangol Kid dies after battle with cancer at 55

Kangol Kid, a member of the legendary hip-hop group UTFO, has died after a battle with colon cancer. He was 55. The family of Kangol Kid – whose real name is Shaun Shiller Fequiere – said in...

DATE: Dec 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Music

Beloved ‘everything’ store closing its doors after 35 years in Cortez

Owner reflects on music evolution and generations of customers

DATE: Dec 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango High School Choir needs help getting to Carnegie Hall

Group’s original trip canceled because of pandemic

DATE: Dec 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Music

Michael Nesmith, the Monkee for all seasons, dies at 78

LOS ANGELES – Michael Nesmith, the singer-songwriter, author, actor-director and entrepreneur who will likely be best remembered as the wool-hatted, guitar-strumming member of the made-for-t...

DATE: Dec 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Music

Stillwater’s Winter Wonder Bands returns

Annual gala, showcase canceled last year because of pandemic

DATE: Dec 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Music

Toast Records and Tapes can help round out your vinyl collection

Shop will be open late for Noel Nite

DATE: Dec 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Music

For the love of music: Youth orchestras perform again – live at Concert Hall

Musicians set to take stage Monday night

DATE: Dec 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Crowd surge kills at least 8 at Houston music festival

HOUSTON – Fans attending a Houston music festival surged toward the stage during a performance by rapper Travis Scott, triggering panic in the crowd of tens of thousands. At least eight peo...

DATE: Nov 6, 2021 | 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.