The October issue of the PRT is now live!

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You can also read every story from the new issue at our website. Here are direct links to a few of the stories…

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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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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Mapping Migrant Deaths

There are 96 currently known locations in our region where migrantsโ€™ remains have been recovered. Here is a map of those sites.

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Glimpses Into Our Past: Parker Canyon

Parker Canyon bears the name of an Arizona pioneering family who moved to the San Rafael Valley around 1881. This is their story.

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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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Letters to the Editor (Oct. 2022)

Readers weigh in on food security and โ€œfood desertsโ€ in our region, place name changes in Santa Cruz County, and the joys of Patagonia.

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