Jay Babcock, Author at Patagonia Regional Times

Town Council to discuss spending limits, private $400k donation to library

by Jay Babcock March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

Here is all the information on tonight’s regular Patagonia Town Council meeting, including the complete agenda and a supporting document.

Local News

Town of Patagonia’s series of 5 public hearings on CPBA begins Wednesday

by Jay Babcock March 24, 2026March 25, 2026

The March 25 public hearing will be centered on hearing citizens’ “concerns about water protections.”

Local News

Nominations for Patagonia mayor, council member seat due March 23

by Jay Babcock March 14, 2026March 25, 2026

A primary election for Mayor and one Council Member seat will be held on July 21. Here are the details on how to run for office.

Local News

A brief look at The Daydreamer’s second running

by Jay Babcock February 22, 2026February 25, 2026

The locally organized trail run event returned Feb. 6-7 to Patagonia for its second year, attracting 140 runners—70% of them female—across three long-distance races. Here’s a roundup of the event.

Community

‘Blue Star’ Memorial Marker Coming to Patagonia Next Year

by Jay Babcock December 6, 2025December 8, 2025

“The citizens of Patagonia have made this effort possible,” said project organizer Murphy Musick. The marker’s official dedication is scheduled for July 4, 2026—the nation’s 250th birthday.