The PRT Newsletter for the Week of January 25, 2023


Photo By Sally Reichardt A mule deer buck at daybreak in Sonoita.

Breaking News in Our Community

Contributed Photo ย Dr.Rodrigo Sierra Corona joins Borderlands Restoration Network as the new Executive Director

Borderlands Restoration Network (BRN) welcomes Dr. Rodrigo Sierra Corona as the new Executive Director following the departure of Kurt Vaughn who recently relocated back to California to be closer to family. To read more about Dr. Sierra Corona, click here:


SEFD would like to invite community participation on newly formed Strategic Planning and Budget committees! Participants need to be district residents or district business owners. Please contact the station for further information.

Mountain Empire Rotary held a document shredding and electronic/metal recycling event on January 7 at the fairgrounds. Donations received offset the cost of the event and contributed to projects sponsored by the Rotary Club, especially for the Patagonia and Elgin School Book programs, Scholarships and Graduations awards. Many thanks to the Community for supporting the Rotary Club at this event!

Remember When???

The PRT has been hard at work placing online hundreds of articles, photographs, artwork and poems from past years’ print editions of the PRT. Take a walk down memory lane with this 2016 piece by Lynn Davison from the PRT archives

Reflections on Retirement

By Lynn Davison

January 6, 2016

After three years out of the workforce, on most days I am really enjoying retirement. I got there with a little help from my friends.

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Upcoming Community Events

Remember to check out and add any upcoming events to our NEW community calendar!


A Screening of the Documentary “Fire In Paradise”

At the Tin Shed Theater on Feb. 2, from 6 – 8pm. Free-Donations to the Tin Shed are always welcome. 

 “Fire In Paradise” will be followed up by a lecture on how to create a defensible space around your home presented by the Sonoita-Elgin Fire District, the Fire Prevention Specialists and the Patagonia Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department.





Items of Interest in Our Community


The Patagonia ‘Music People’ย  are looking for some participants who like to sing, can read music and would like to help us make some pretty noise forย the locals! Also, if you would like to play your oboe, clarinet, violin, cello, harmonica, drums or other instrument, there may be a spot for you to accompany the voices. We are a friendly, fun group and there are small ensembles that could use your help.ย This isn’t the Mormon Tabernacle but we do our best! Just email me, Pat McNamaraย ย donkgal@gmail.comย and let’s see what pretty music we can make!


If you or someone you know has any interest in this opportunity, emailย franchise@recyclops.com.ย We think you’ll see that there is real potential in your town!ย 

Accompanist WANTED for the Santa Cruz Singers. Paid position. Must be able to sightread music and have advanced piano skills. Please call/text 617-645-4239 or email scfpaexec@gmail.com



Community Farmers’ Market Schedule Patagonia Farmers and Crafts Market -Thursdays 9am-12pm by Red Mountain Foods. Sonoita Farmers Market – Saturday Mornings 9am-12pm at the Sonoita Post Office parking lot (NW corner of Hwy 82/83)   Sierra Vista Farmers Market – Thursday 10am-2pm at Veteranโ€™s Memorial Park. Click here for more info. Nogales “Little” Mercado – Fridays 4-7pm 163 Morley Ave, Nogales. Click here for more info.


Gratitude Drum Circle

Meets at Patagonia Town Park by the gazebo Tuesdays 4-6pm, no experience necessary. Call 520-490-4991 for more info.


Community School Information

PRT Community Calendar

The Patagonia Regional Times is pleased to offer our new Calendar of Community Events on our website. See online form here. Your text, photos and fliers all can be posted on the calendar. Click here to read our guidelines.

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