Ignoring objections from Santa Cruz County and Patagonia, the Forest Service—the federal agency charged with leading the NEPA permitting process for South32’s controversial Hermosa project—is opening a 30-day scoping period on May 10.Â
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FBI Searches Property Owned by Former County Treasurer Liz Gutfahr
The County’s Board of Supervisors appointed an interim treasurer while a multi-agency investigation of ‘irregular bank transfers’ continued.
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State Attorney General to Attend Patagonia Town Hall Regarding Hermosa Concerns
Patagonia Mayor Andy Wood said the April 30 town hall would be a ‘listening’ event, with AG Kris Mayes wanting ‘to hear directly from the citizens of Patagonia to better understand the numerous issues facing Patagonia and South32’s impact on our community.’
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Patagonia Sees Growth, New ChallengesÂ
The Town’s proposed budget will use increased revenues to address aging infrastructure and a shortage in affordable housing.
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Sonoita Races Canceled
A host of factors played into the Santa Cruz County Fair and Rodeo Association’s decision to cancel the May event, breaking a tradition begun in 1915.
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Supporting the PRT
Most people enjoy four seasons in a year, but here at the PRT we have a fifth season we like to call ‘gratitude season,’ which runs from mid-October to April. During this time, in addition to our day jobs—working on the print issue, the website and the e-newsletter—we are busy conducting our fall fundraiser. In […]
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Santa Cruz County Voters Go to the Polls
Patagonia voters cast their ballots at Cady Hall on March 19 in the Arizona Presidential Preference election. Photo By Marion Vendituoli 19.01% of registered democrats and 25.84% of registered republicans cast their vote in Santa Cruz County in the presidential preference election held March 19. There are 14,946 registered democrats in the county and 5742 […]
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$2.16 Billion Hermosa Project Rolls Forward
South32 had a busy month in its pursuit of developing the Hermosa Project in the Patagonia Mountains amid community concerns about the impact of the project and doubts about the establishment of adequate safeguards and assurances.
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New Sign Unveiled in Patagonia
A map on the sign features local historical sites, birding centers, recreation areas, wineries, museums and shopping opportunities.Â
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County Pivots Initiative After Community Outcry
Responses from Sonoita-Elgin residents to an online survey, followed by two contentious public meetings, have persuaded the County to significantly reorient its Cuisine Tourism Initiative with input from a newly formed citizens’ steering committee.
