George Whitmill and Kat Crockett trim vines in their vineyard in Elgin in preparation for the 2022 growing season. Photo by Marion Vendituoli Changes in weather have impacted vineyards and wine throughout the world, creating an element of uncertainty and an abundance of challenges, but also superior wines. “Wine grapes are extremely sensitive to climate, […]
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New Cell Tower Approved in Elgin
On December 16, 2021, Santa Cruz County’s Planning and Zoning Commissioners approved a conditional use permit for a communication tower at 286 Elgin Canelo Road, on a lot adjacent to Sonoita Vineyards. The property, which is zoned General Rural, is owned by Vina Sonoita, LTD, a Dutt family business. The structure, to be built by […]
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Hermosa Project Pre-feasibility Report Released
On January 17, 2022, South32 announced the completion of the pre-feasibility study (PFS) on the Taylor deposit, one of several exploration deposits on their privately owned land in the Patagonia Mountains collectively known as the Hermosa Project. The PFS is an early-stage analysis of a potential mining project, designed to give company stakeholders the basic […]
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County Discussing How to Disburse Relief Funds
Santa Cruz County is fine-tuning when and how to begin disbursing some of the $9 million of American Rescue Plan funds allocated by the State.
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Redistricting Commission Finalizes Maps
Every ten years, following the census, states across the country redraw their boundaries of congressional (CD) and state legislative districts (LD). Redrawing district lines impacts who you can vote for, where you can vote, may influence who wins elections, and ultimately who will make the laws and what laws get passed in Congress and the […]
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Kudos to the Sonoita School District
The PRT encourages everyone in our community to get help avoid additional costs and delays in getting broadband to the school and our children.Â
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Broadband Breakthrough
At a Special Elgin School Board meeting held on Nov. 17, 2021, Sonoita School District Superintendent Mary Faley, along with the school’s Information Technology Specialist, Leonard Sadorf, and several state and business representatives, provided an overview for the public and the Board on the school’s Fiber Project, and Final Mile Project. The Fiber Project […]
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Patagonia Receives ARP Funds
The September PRT reported on how the American Rescue Plan funds were benefiting local schools and communities. Patagonia Town Manager Ron Robinson recently provided the following update for the Town. Patagonia was allocated $291,000 in relief funds. The first half was received this summer and has been placed in a reserve account. The second half […]
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Large Parcel Up for Sale in Sonoita
A 579-acre property across the street from the fairgrounds is on the market for $6 million.
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New Vineyard Opens in Elgin
Pavle Milic, co-owner of acclaimed FnB Restaurant in Scottsdale, is partnering with the Garfinkle family to realize his winemaking dream.