As Nick Dekhtyar prepares for his move to New York to study physics at Columbia, he thinks back on his experiences at Elgin School and PUHS.
Dottie Farrar
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2023 PUHS Salutatorian Heading to the Midwest
Elizabeth (Lizzy) Urias reflects on her education and upbringing in Patagonia—and looks ahead to studying ultrasonography at Newman University in Kansas.
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Be Firewise
Wildfire preparation makes a difference, says SEFD Chief Marc Meredith. Here’s how you can do your part.
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Young Man on a Mission
Thomas Botz is fulfilling his service mission with the Mormon Church by volunteering at local nonprofits.
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PVFR Is Ready to Pump and Roll
Patagonia Volunteer Fire & Rescue’s new 20-ton, custom-built $390,000 fire engine has arrived and is already in use. It’s outfitted with state-of-the-art special features.
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Immersion in Color: Famed Zapotec Textile Artist Visits Sonoita
Textile artist and dyer Porfirio Gutierrez’s trunk show was a smash success, as were his talks discussing his technique and the artform’s cultural history. “It was a gift to us to have him out here,” said organizer Jeanne Peterson.
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Benefit Helps Historic Elgin Winery Recover
A March 18 community event to help Sonoita Vineyards recover from damage caused by the Longview Fire was a huge success. “I feel so blessed to live here,” said co-owner
Lori Reynolds.
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Notes From the Sonoita Elgin Fire District
Updates on Saturday Coffee With the Chief, the safety of Elgin Bridge, and recent amendments to the fire code.
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PCAA Plans Community Mural
A coalition of local nonprofits are planning a history-inspired, 100-foot mural on a house’s wall abutting Richardson Park in Patagonia.
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Fire Chiefs Discuss 2022, Anticipate Challenges Ahead
The Patagonia and Sonoita-Elgin fire services both had a busy 2022, and anticipate more of the same in 2023.Â