Babocomari Bridge alternatives and costs; possible Border Patrol station next to Elgin school; Patagonia law enforcement; volleyball postponement; PARA meeting; SEFD birthday celebration; chiggers; and more.,
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Patagonia-St. David volleyball showdown postponed until Oct. 19
The Lobos lost three of four matches at the Epic Small School Invite in Scottsdale, but the rugged competition helped prepare them for Wednesday’s showdown vs. region powerhouse St. David.
Patagonia to continue law enforcement agreement with county sheriff
Patagonia has scrapped plans to reinstate the town marshal’s office and will continue to contract with the Santa Cruz County sheriff’s department for law enforcement.
Border Patrol’s preferred site appears to be next to Elgin Elementary
Maps provided by Customs and Border Patrol to Santa Cruz County appear to show that a parcel adjacent to Elgin Elementary School is its preferred site for a new Border Patrol facility.
Patagonia Regional Times News Bulletin for Sept. 9-15, 2026
Border Patrol expansion, property taxes, spending limit proposition, Sonoita Rodeo, Lobos volleyball, students of the month and much more in this week’s bulletin.
Customs and Border Protection scoping out new Border Patrol station near Sonoita
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors has been notified of the U.S. Custom and Border Protection’s intention of building a new border patrol station in the Sonoita area.
As property values increase, Fanning says taxpayers deserve steeper tax cut
The county is in year two of a four-year plan to reduce its primary tax rate by three cents per year per $100 of assessed value, but District 3 Supervisor John Fanning said future rate cuts need to be much larger — in the 12 to 15 cent range — to offset the annual increase in property value assessments.
PRT Weekly News Bulletin for Sept. 2-8, 2026
Babocomari Bridge meeting, Lobos volleyball keeps rolling, ready yourself for Rodeo Week, Students of the Month, Dog of the Month and much more.
Lobos claim Cochise Classsic title, remain undefeated
Patagonia sweeps four opponents to win the Cochise Classic tournament, overcoming poor first set to knock off 2A ALA-Sierra Vista in championship match.
Lobos battle past Tombstone in season opener
Lobos overcame a fourth-set collapse to open the volleyball season with a 25-14, 15-25, 25-18, 24-26, 15-9 win over Tombstone in their season opener.
