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The 5 stages of listening to Jay-Z’s album ‘4:44’

The five stages of listening to “4:44,” the 13th solo studio album by American rapper Jay-Z: 1. Irritation. There are fans, there are stans and there are those willing to reneg...

DATE: Jul 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Music

Rocky Mountain UkeFest to be held July 7-9

3rd annual UkeFest is next weekend

DATE: Jul 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Music

Kendall and Kylie Jenner accused of cultural appropriation, this time by Notorious B.I.G.’s mom

Here we go again. Reality TV stars Kendall and Kylie Jenner pulled their new line of T-shirts after the mother of Notorious B.I.G. blasted the sisters for using the late rapper’s ...

DATE: Jun 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Jay-Z gets personal and deep on new album ‘4:44’

NEW YORK – Jay-Z gets personal and deep on his new album, opening up about his relationship with Beyoncé, his children and the elevator fight with Solange. The icon released “4:44...

DATE: Jun 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: Music

It’s almost time for Music in the Mountains

Summer festival launches 31st season with world premiere

DATE: Jun 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: Music

Concert at Buckley Park canceled

Fire, smoke health hazards cited

DATE: Jun 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: Music

Fleetwood Mac’s Lindsey Buckingham tells all about his collaboration with Christine McVie

Before Christine McVie rejoined Fleetwood Mac in 2014 after a 16-year hiatus, she reconvened with guitarist Lindsey Buckingham, bassist and ex-husband John McVie and drummer Mick Fleetwood i...

DATE: Jun 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Music

Tears for Fears’ Curt Smith is done ruling the world

Touring life has changed a lot for Curt Smith since Tears for Fears’ heyday in the 1980s. For example, when he and bandmate Roland Orzabal come to Washington, D.C., on Monday (with co-headli...

DATE: Jun 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Music

Gaga on gay pride: It’s a time to shine light on equality

NEW YORK – Lady Gaga, a longtime supporter of gay rights, says pride weekend is a time to shine a light on equality. “This weekend is a time for us all to reflect on the importanc...

DATE: Jun 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Music

Hitting the road

Singer-songwriter Bo DePeña playing at Balcony

DATE: Jun 23, 2017 | CATEGORY: Music

Family: Peter Tosh’s son left in coma after jail beating

TRENTON, N.J. – The family of the late reggae icon and marijuana activist Peter Tosh is seeking answers after they say his son was left in a coma after an attack in a New Jersey jail, where ...

DATE: Jun 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: Music

Dead & Co.’s Oteil Burbridge finds magic in Grateful Dead’s music

When bassist Oteil Burbridge got the call in 2015 to join three members of the Grateful Dead and John Mayer in a new incarnation of the band called Dead & Company, he got straight to work le...

DATE: Jun 22, 2017 | 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.