Exclaiming “calliope hummingbird!” to groups of birdwatching visitors is just part of the job for Louie Dombroski, the official Resident Birder at the Center since 2020.
Dottie Farrar
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PVFR Works to Move on From Internal Strife
Patagonia’s volunteer fire department has been riven with accusations of sexism and disputes over a Board election in recent months, leading to several resignations and concerns about its future.
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How Grapes Become Wine
Most larger wineries process their own wines, but for some, a custom crush facility like Elgin’s Deep Sky Vineyard makes economic sense. Here’s a look at Deep Sky’s winemaking process.
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Inside Omphalos Winery, Elgin’s Newest Vineyard
Tom and Teresa Messier are relocating their winery, named for an ancient Greek myth, from Willcox to Sonoita.
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2023 PUHS Valedictorian Plans to “Start Fresh” in NYC
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.
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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.