Tin Shed Visionary Honored
Ron Johnson dreamed of turning an old garage behind the Arts Center into an affordable theater for everyone. He was honored Sept. 13 by the PCAA for making his dream a reality.
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WHAT’S NEW?
New Dining Option in Patagonia
Two hardworking local couples have turned an old warehouse on Smelter Avenue into a lovely new restaurant-bar called The Queen of Cups. The food and drink are fanciful, hip and very good.
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2022 PUHS Homecoming Royalty and Parade
The 2022 PUHS Royalty Court was announced on September 22, during halftime at the homecoming soccer game.
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Candidates for Local and LD-19 Offices
Meet the candidates for SCC Superior Court Judge and the two LD-19 State Representative seats.
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Town Council Notes
News from the August 10, August 24 and September 14 Patagonia Town Council meetings.
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Welcome Center Opening Soon
The Southern Pacific caboose in Doc Mock Park will open for business as the Sky Islands Welcome Center in early October.
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2022 Ballot Propositions
Here are details on each proposition along with additional information about how propositions are categorized and ultimately voted on.
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COMMUNITY
CHOP Helps With Home Repairs
The nonprofits helps local individuals and families who cannot shoulder the cost of repairs that are crucial to their health and safety.
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Mapping Migrant Deaths
There are 96 currently known locations in our region where migrants’ remains have been recovered. Here is a map of those sites.
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The Raven and the PRT
The wild bird that helped bring the PRT into existence in 2009 died recently at age 17. Here is a tribute to the raven that brought people together.
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GoFundMe Set Up for the Widow of Gooch Goodwin
Friends, colleagues and neighbors of Gooch Goodwin have set up a GoFundMe on behalf of Wendy Russell, widow of Gooch, to help cover the costs of her husband’s unexpected passing.
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FROM THE PRT ARCHIVES…
The Day the Water Died
My perspective on life changed when our well went dry. I’d never taken water for granted, but now it was an expensive commodity that affected my life day in and day out.
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Walking Tour Conjures Up Images of the Past
Which tree in Patagonia served as the town jail until 1938? Did Gillette really buy the old railroad tracks? And which building used to house a roller rink? German Quiroga reveals all.
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Hunting the Elusive Mearns Quail
This one small bird draws hunters from across the western United States, and occasionally from much further away. Here’s a look behind the hunt.
Read more…ARTS & CULTURE
PRT Bird Photo Contest Gallery
We received an astonishing number of photos from our readers and it was a difficult contest to judge.
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Bob Bergier Painting Goes to Patagonia Museum Raffle Winner
Perin McNelis won a painting of Sonoita Creek by Bob Bergier as part of this spring’s fundraiser.
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Museum Hosts Youth Art Exhibit
Thirty attendees of the Patagonia Creative Arts Association Summer Art Camp are showing their work.
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SCHOOL NEWS
Eagles Defeat Lobos in Local Showdown
Patagonia players Amaya Somoza (#12) and Nicole Cabrera (#10) prepare to return the ball after Elgin player Brynlee Mathews sends the ball over the net in the middle school volleyball…
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New Teacher Profile:
Robin Kulibert wants her students to learn what actions humans need to take to sustain biodiversity.
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Scholarships Announced
Patagonia Youth Enrichment Center Director Anna Coleman announced the winners of this year’s scholarships given by the Center.
Read more…COLUMNS
Starstruck: Jupiter… and Beyond
This month, Jupiter is easily spotted. It is the brightest and biggest Jupiter most of us will ever see.
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Let’s Go Get Stones: Monsoon Hiatus
Summers here are not the ideal time to go off-road and hunt for minerals.
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Nature Journeys: Beguiling Biodiversity With a Bite
Grasshopper mice, robberflies and Mala mujer are three relatively obscure local species who deserve our attention, admiration and protection.
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Garden Guides: Fall Gardening Is Fun!
Fall is my absolute favorite time of year here in Southern Arizona. There are so many plants to try out that thrive in the cool nights and warm days.
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OPINION
The Weight of the World
For me depression is always there. In the quiet and without warning, sometimes the darkness tries to creep back in, and if I’m not prepared, I’ll fall right back down the rabbit hole.
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Benefits of Grazing
The great advantage of grazing livestock is that they convert grass on unproductive land, which would otherwise be wasted, into the many useful products emanating from them.
Read more…Life Among the Humans: Shalt Thou Not Kill?
Is every life a precious gift from God? Who is it okay to snuff? Who, not?
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