This fall the town of Patagonia received an unexpected request. A couple went to the town hall and asked if they could bury their mother in the town cemetery. They said they had explored all the cemeteries in the region and thought Patagonia’s was the perfect place. Apparently, the woman had been a bird lover, and they also loved the view from the hilltop. The couple was told there was no room and was sent off to find another resting place. Then questions arose as to just how much room there is and how many reservations there are and who is buried where. Figuring all this out will cost some money, which is not in the budget at this point. The town council plans to take up the matter in the near future. Meanwhile, if you’ve been hoping to be buried in the Patagonia cemetery, you might need a contingency plan.