Lifestyle - The Durango Herald

Mormons push their church’s stance on homosexuality

SALT LAKE CITY – Wendy and Tom Montgomery went door-to-door in their California neighborhood in 2008 campaigning for the passage of an anti-gay marriage proposition. They were among thousand...

DATE: Oct 11, 2013 | CATEGORY: Religion

A healthy alternative to white pasta with clams

Spaghetti with clams – or spaghetti alle vongole to the Italians – is one of my favorite dishes: simple, flavorful and satisfying. That’s because it’s hard to lose with clams, whi...

DATE: Oct 8, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food

Pisco: A liquor hot enough to have ambassadors?

The Peruvian government believes it has a diplomatic solution to a spirited problem. The problem? Not enough Americans are familiar with pisco, a Peruvian liquor that has been rid...

DATE: Oct 8, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food

Fruit of the vine

Local vintners create award-winning wines

DATE: Oct 8, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food

Uncoordinated sports parents take heart

It may not be how athletic you are, but instead, how supportive

DATE: Oct 5, 2013 | CATEGORY: Family

Religion Briefs

Gender equality an issue at Mormon conference SALT LAKE CITY – An ongoing debate about the limited role of women within the Mormon faith will take its place alongside sermons and ...

DATE: Oct 4, 2013 | CATEGORY: Religion

Poll shows major shift in identity of Jews in U.S.

The first major survey of American Jews in more than 10 years finds a significant rise in those who are not religious, marry outside the faith and are not raising their children Jewish – res...

DATE: Oct 4, 2013 | CATEGORY: Religion

College students divided about God

Three distinct worldviews found on campuses

DATE: Oct 4, 2013 | CATEGORY: Religion

The meaning of gleaning

Locals join forces to reduce waste and feed the hungry

DATE: Oct 1, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food

Carver Brewing chef wins competition

Carver Brewing Co. Executive Chef Dave Cuntz recently won the Shamrock Let’s Get Grilling Chefs Competition in Albuquerque. Cuntz’s recipe was selected as the best of 150 chef s...

DATE: Oct 1, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food

Moosewood turns 40, offers fresh take on veg life

In the bearded, Birkenstocked ’70s, the Moosewood Restaurant in upstate New York was more than a vegetarian eatery. It was the standard-bearer of a movement, iconic of a lifestyle, an ethic ...

DATE: Oct 1, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food

U.S.-Japan deal could benefit organics

WASHINGTON – The United States and Japan have agreed to make it easier to import each other’s organic products, the latest step in a global effort that could give consumers access to more – ...

DATE: Oct 1, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food

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.