Babocomari Bridge meeting, Lobos volleyball keeps rolling, ready yourself for Rodeo Week, Students of the Month, Dog of the Month and much more.
Carrie White
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County officials meet with residents to seek common ground on Babocomari Bridge
County officials presented four options for the future of the Babocomari/Elgin Bridge at atown-hall style meeting and stressed that “nothing has been decided.”
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County gives assurance on cemetery access
Santa Cruz County Supervisor John Fanning said the De La Ossa Cemetery in Lochiel will remain accessible despite construction of the double border wall.
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Babocomari Bridge demolition ‘not a done deal’
Santa Cruz County officials are seeking public input on the future of the historic Babocomari Bridge.
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The PRT Weekly News Bulletin for Aug. 26-Sept. 1, 2026
This weeks news bulletin includes an update on the Babocomari Bridge. Early actions projects in Patagonia and Santa Cruz County. A preview of the Lobos volleyball season. Photos from the Empire Ranch celebration. Coverage of the District 19 debate and more.
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The PRT Weekly News Bulletin for Aug. 19-25
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Posted inEnvironment
It’s prime time for documenting firefly sightings
It’s been a banner year for the firefly population locally, and locals can assist with conservation efforts by participating in the FireflyAtlas.org Citizen Science Project.
Posted inSchool News
County salutes top teachers
Santa Cruz County honored 21 educators who were selected as Teacher of the Year at their school, including Kyndra Ortiz of Sonoita Elementary, Audrey Doles of Patagonia Elementary and Elliote Codding of Patagonia High.
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Momentum, resistance builds in fight to save Lochiel’s grandmother cottonwood
As construction of the 30-foot-high steel bollard border wall system continues through the San Rafael Valley, a growing group of activists staging a tree-sit to save a “grandmother” cottonwood say they are”not going anywhere.”
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The PRT Weekly News Bulletin for Aug. 12-18, 2026
Border wall updates; Fire District 20th birthday celebration; shelter earns no-kill designation; dog of the month; Town Council agenda; teachers of the year; and more.