The U of A journalism class visits Dos Cabezas Wineworks in Sonoita as part of their two-day introduction to the Sonoita / Elgin / Patagonia region. The group met with 18 different speakers from the community. The students will be writing articles over the course of the semester that will be compiled into a special […]
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Elgin Ranch Works to Preserve Watershed
Cottonwoods line Babocomari Creek, much of which is now protected thanks to conservation easements signed by the Brophy family. Photo by Marion Vendituoli The development rights to 2488 acres of the Babacomari Ranch are now protected from development by a conservation easement deal signed in January 2020 by the Brophy family, owners of the historic ranch […]
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Court Date for Stabbing Suspect Set for April
The attorney for Charles Van Nest, of Patagonia, requested a continuance at a court hearing held Feb. 7 before Santa Cruz County Superior Court Judge Denneen Peterson. The hearing had been scheduled to hear a change of plea. Previously, Van Nest had pleaded ‘not guilty’ to the charges of premeditated attempted murder, aggravated assault and […]
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Well Owner Workshop
Well Owner Workshop at the Tin Shed Theater: February 29 at 10 a.m. WELL OWNER EDUCATION AND TRAINING. Groundwater hydrology specific to the Patagonia area, groundwater quantity and quality concerns, how to be a vigilant well owner (what to test for, what to monitor, what to worry about, what not to worry about). Presented by Kristine Uhlman, RG Retired, Water Resources Research Center […]
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Eatery to Serve Fast, Fresh Tacos and More
James and Alexis Banks want to create a welcoming atmosphere for locals and tourists at the Crown B Taqueria in Patagonia. Photo by Aisha Sander Fans of street tacos in Patagonia have reason to celebrate with the opening of Crown B Taqueria this February at 328 W. Naugle Ave. James and Alexis Banks have remodeled the space […]
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South32 Exec Meets With School Boards
Pat Risner says that the Hermosa Project is committed to minimizing risk, noise and dust at the Patagonia Schools. Photo by Marion Vendituoli Pat Risner, president of the Hermosa Project, addressed the joint Patagonia School Boards on Jan. 15 to discuss potential traffic concerns near school property. Eight members of the Elementary and High School Boards, as […]
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Van Nest Hearing Today
Attorneys for Charles Van Nest, of Patagonia, requested a continuance today at a court hearing before Santa Cruz County Superior Court Judge Denneen Peterson. The hearing had been scheduled to hear a change of plea. Previously, Van Nest had pleaded ‘not guilty’ to the charges of premeditated attempted murder, aggravated assault and domestic violence after […]
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County, Residents Meet to Discuss Roadwork
Roads Superintendent Howdy Aguilar answers questions about chip sealing in the Papago Springs neighborhood in Sonoita. Photo by Marion Vendituoli County officials and public works staff met with concerned residents from the Papago Springs area of Sonoita on January 16 at the Sonoita Fairgrounds to address concerns raised about the chip sealing of roads in that neighborhood. […]
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Getting the Most Out of the PRT
As we head into the second month of 2020, we at the PRT are still buzzing about our recent fundraising campaign. We were surprised and overwhelmed by the community’s response. Not only did we reach the cap of $20,000 for matching funds in just five weeks of the campaign, we also were able to reach […]
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Making a Difference 2019
The Patagonia Regional Times would like to acknowledge German Quiroga as our 2019 Community Contributor for his many years of volunteer service to the community. This corner of Santa Cruz County is blessed with a disproportionate number of people who make a difference in the quality of all our lives, people who volunteer at more […]