What is Coronavirus? Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses. There are several known coronaviruses that infect people and usually only cause mild respiratory disease, such as the common cold. The current pandemic is caused by the COVID-19 coronavirus. The source of the virus has not yet been determined. Patients with confirmed COVID-19 range from […]
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Mining Opponents Stage a ‘Peaceful Presence’
State Representative Rosanna Gabaldon speaks with “peaceful presence’ demonstrators in Patagonia after she had toured the Trench Mine remediation site with representatives from South32. Photo by Lynn Davison Local residents gathered to create a peaceful presence on Jan. 10, 2020 at the corners of McKeown and 3rd Ave. in Patagonia, seen here meeting with State […]
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Town to Update General Plan
The Town of Patagonia adopted its General Plan in 2009. This past April, the Town Council re-adopted the plan for 10 years and asked the Planning and Development Committee to review and propose amendments to update it. The plan’s primary purpose is to provide a tool for the community to guide decision-making and to coordinate […]
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New Rock Shop Opens
Carrie Whitehill points out some of her merchandise available at Earth Space, her new store in Patagonia. Photo by Lynn Davison Patagonia now has its own rock shop. Earth Space opened on Fall Festival weekend this year. It is located at 275 W McKeown-Suite C, otherwise known as the Ovens Plaza. Hours are Fri 5 […]
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Spirit World 100 Bike Race
Early on November 9th, 110 very fit riders set of to pedal the dirt and gravel between Patagonia and the border in the Spirit World 100 bicycle race. The race drew about 150 visitors to town. The riders, who came from 22 states and one Canadian province, were challenged to finish either the 100-mile or […]
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New Town Manager Hired for Patagonia
Ron Robinson took over the office of Town Manager on July 1. Photo by Aisha Sander By Aisha Sander Ron Robinson was chosen by the Town Council to be the new Town Manager for Patagonia after a selection process that included interviewing five candidates. Robinson is a retired private businessman who moved to Patagonia from […]
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Officer 309
In addition to her duties as Patagonia Animal Control Officer, Karina Hilliard is also a full time student and a volunteer with the Fire Department. Photo by Lynn Davison While you may think of her as the Town’s dog catcher, Karina Hilliard, the Town of Patagonia’s Animal Control Officer, is far more than that. Hilliard […]
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Community Journalism in Action
The Board of the PRT recently discussed how we might serve as a catalyst and vehicle to help start conversations that could bridge divisions in the community. It’s a role that community newspapers have played, often with some success. Our goals would be toidentify those issues where we can come to agreement as a community. […]
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Starting the Conversation
Patagonia is an unusual place in many ways, blessed with a rich history and many resources. Our history is shaped by ranching, mining, the railroad and by our proximity to Mexico and the social and cultural values of the Mexican people. We have an abundance of natural resources including the remarkable biodiversity of plants and […]
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Tax Revenue From Hermosa Project Difficult to Predict
Tunnels are being drilled as part of the infrastructure at the Hermosa Project near Patagonia. Photo by Lynn Davison There is no simple answer to the questions of how much South32 might pay in taxes for the Hermosa Mine operations and where those tax revenues would go. While what South32 currently pays in taxes at […]