Dave Lumia, Author at Patagonia Regional Times

Lobos honor top athletes

by Dave Lumia May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

Seniors Emma Lewton, Brianna Majalca and Miguel Albarran and junior Kannon Shore earned top honors at Patagonia Union High School’s sports awards banquet on Tuesday night.

Local News

Sonoita-Elgin tourism and preservation report draws packed house

by Carrie White and Dave Lumia May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

The ‘Cattle, Cabernet and Cuisine’ report met with both cautious optimism and wary pessimism at a public meeting initiated by Santa Cruz County.

Local News

Oversize load detours to continue through Fall

by Dave Lumia May 7, 2026May 29, 2026

Completion of the rehabilitation project on Interstate 10, which has caused increased numbers of oversize loads on SR 83, 82 and 90, is now scheduled for fall. The project originally was scheduled for completion this spring.

Community

Pickup soccer focuses on fun for all ages and ability levels

by Dave Lumia May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

A weekly pickup soccer game in Patagonia has picked up steam recently. “I didn’t know any of these guys,” said one new participant, “and now they’re part of my Thursday routine, meeting all these good folks.”

School News

Lobos tennis comes up big despite long odds

by Dave Lumia April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

David Clovesko-Wharton, in his fifth season as head coach, gives seniors Jaxon Yslava and Skylar Sanchez much of the credit for raising the program’s profile.

School News

Lobos earn state tourney berth, play at Williams on Saturday

by Dave Lumia April 29, 2026April 29, 2026

The berth in the 1A state baseball tournament is the Lobos’ first in five years. “It means a lot to me,” said Coach Ryan Shore, “and I hope it means a lot to the players, and especially the seniors who have had three years prior with not a lot of success.”