The PRT Weekly News Bulletin for Jan. 14-Jan. 20, 2026

Neighbor Eva Acevedo (above) was among the townspeople paying tribute to former Patagonia mayor and Patagonia Volunteer Fire & Rescue chief Ike Isakson as a procession of firetrucks and emergency vehicles made their way down Naugle Avenue last Friday. Photo by Dave Lumia

In this week’s news bulletin:

  • Public memorial for Ike Isakson this Saturday; PRT plans tribute in next issue
  • County schedules meetings to ‘clear the air’ on Hermosa discharge levels
  • Patagonia Town Council sets agenda for Jan. 14 meeting
  • Lobos continue late-season push for state playoff berth
  • Enter the PRT’s ‘My Furry Valentine’ contest!
  • ‘Potluck Presentation’ lecture series resumes at Research Ranch
  • Video: Tucson Bird Alliance spotlights winter birding along Harshaw Creek Road
  • ADOT restarts SR 83 lane restrictions in Sonoita, will continue through April
  • BLM offers permits to collect dead and downed mesquite west of Cieneguita Campground
  • County warns residents of email payment scam
  • From the archives: “Baking altar bread at Santa Rita Abbey” by John Fielding (Feb. 4, 2016)

Plus: School news, public service announcements, job listings, and information on upcoming concerts, nature walks, fundraisers, workshops, farmers markets, public meetings and much more

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