It has been a jam-packed month here at the PRT! We have successfully concluded our annual fundraising campaign, we have taken on the continuation of Clare Bonelli’s local newsletter, have added an extensive COVID resource page to our website and received 54 essays from local students competing in our 2nd annual school essay contest. Our […]
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Making a Difference
Each year, the PRT honors members of our communities who have made a difference in our lives. The individuals and organizations featured here stood out for their commitment and their tireless efforts during these difficult times. But so many people have stepped up to help their neighbors this year, and it was really difficult to choose […]
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PRT Hires New Assistant Editor
Nisa Talavera joins the PRT as Assistant Editor this month. This issue of the PRT marks the last paper that Aisha Sander will have worked on as assistant editor, as she and her family are moving to Pakistan in December. Aisha has been an important part of the PRT for the past two years. Her […]
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PUHS Athletes Competing Despite Covid Constraints
Freshman Jenny Vasquez sends the ball back across the net in the Lobos’ home game against St. David on October 27. The Lobos lost both the JV and varsity games in that match-up. Photo by Marion Vendituoli Fall sports at Patagonia Union High School have seen cancellations and loss of players due to the ongoing […]
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Board Looking Into Allegations
Fire Chief Joseph DeWolf is on paid administrative leave while an investigation into claims of a hostile work environment at the station is being conducted. Photo by Marion Vendituoli Sonoita Elgin Fire District (SEFD) Fire Chief Joseph DeWolf was placed on paid administrative leave at the October 9 Fire District Board meeting, pending an investigation […]
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South32 Hosts Open House
Amelia Tallman, NewFields Senior Hydrogeologist, speaks with Bob and Elise Misiorowski at South32’s Open House. Photo by Chuck Klingenstein More than 40 people attended an open house hosted by South32, held on the football field at PUHS on Oct. 20. Visitors were not permitted to film any of the open house and the press was […]
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Modified Junior Livestock Show, Sale a Success
Dixie Meier (foreground) shows her Grand Champion swine at the Champions For Youth Livestock Show at the Sonoita Fairgrounds, which would normally have been held during the Santa Cruz County Fair. Photo by Marion Vendituoli Santa Cruz County 4-H and FFA youth who have been working on animal projects participated in a very different livestock […]
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Rodeo a “Positive Experience” for Fairgrounds
A young rider gets some help running the barrels from her dad at the Sonoita Labor Day Junior Rodeo. Photo by Nick Robb “The vibe is great,” Lacy Beyer, Sonoita Fairgrounds manager said, looking out at the crowd at the 105th Sonoita Labor Day Rodeo, held Sept 5, 6 and 7. The County Board of […]
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Proposed Mine Route Raises Concerns
The properties in pink are land acquisitions by South32 that provide a route for the Hermosa Project between Harshaw Rd and SR 82. Map courtesy Robert Gay Representatives from South32 gave a powerpoint presentation to residents of the Red Rock area on August 4 showing a proposed route that they are calling the Cross Creek […]
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Revenue Outlook Differs for Town, SCC
An adage that has sprung up during the pandemic is that we may all be caught in the same storm, but we are not all in the same boat. A good example of this is the differing financial health of Santa Cruz County as a whole and the town of Patagonia. The county, which was […]