The Nogales Police Dept. have located and arrested a second suspect, Kevin Patrick Bacon of Sonoita, in connection with a bank robbery that took place on Sept. 13 at approximately 3:15pm at the First Convenience Bank located inside the Nogales Walmart. Bacon, 64, was booked last week into the Santa Cruz County Jail for three […]

Nisa Stover Talavera
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is working hard to raise awareness by sharing resources that help others recognize the warning signs for suicide and know how to get help. The Facts About SuicideAccording to the Center Decease Control, suicide, a serious public health problem is […]
Ruling on Exploratory Drilling Permits Appealed
On Friday, August 24, 2023, a hearing was held on a Motion for Injunction by PARA along with seven conservation organizations in a lawsuit against the Forest Service for issuing exploratory permits to Arizona Standard (a US corporation wholly owned by Canadian exploratory company Barksdale Resources) for the Sunnyside Project, and to Arizona Minerals (a […]
Public Hearing on Rezoning 3,550 Acres in Rio Rico Rescheduled for Aug. 15
In a recent interview with the PRT, Pat Risner, South32 President of the Hermosa Project, denied that the mining company had been involved in the development of the project.
The PRT Newsletter for July 5, 2023
The PRT Newsletter for the Week of July 5, 2023 Patagonia Celebrates the 4th in Style Photo by Robin Baxter The Patagonia fireworks lit up the night sky over the town. Photo by Marion Vendituoli The Mustangs 4-H Club’s float displayed several of the projects that the members are working on for the fair. Members […]
June 28, 2023
The PRT Newsletter for the Week of June 28, 2023 Photo by Sally Reichardt A bumper crop of yuccas bloom in Elgin. Sonoita Water Customers Face Rate Shock, Water Shortages Photo by Marion Vendituoli Southwestern Utility Management Attorney Steve Wene addresses customers of the Sonoita Valley Water Company at a recent meeting in Sonoita. By […]
The PRT Newsletter for June 21, 2023
The PRT Newsletter for the Week of June 21, 2023 4-H Members Learn Forging Skills Contributed photo A 4-H Club member starts to shape her knife from a horseshoe under the guidance of J. Ritchie. Contributed photo Smithy J. Ritchie describes the process of forging a knife to members of the Mustang 4-H Club. By […]
The PRT Newsletter for June 14, 2023
The PRT Newsletter for the Week of June 14, 2023 Photo by Murphy Musick The flag at the Patagonia Cemetery flies proudly against the backdrop of the Patagonia Mountains. Demolition to clear for South32’s Cross Creek Connector Road Photo by Robert Gay This house at Cross Creek Cottages, north of Patagonia, was torn down on […]
June 7, 2023
The PRT Newsletter for the Week of June 7, 2023 Photo By Sally Reichardt A young male Scott’s oriole chirps a morning tune in Sonoita. Patagonia Priest Reassigned Photo By Marion Vendituoli Hollyhocks bloom amidst the abundance of flowers planted in the yard of St. Therese’s Catholic Church in Patagonia. Over the past several years, […]
May 31, 2023
The PRT Newsletter for the Week of May 31, 2023 Breaking News in Our Community Photo By Bruce Reichardt A beautiful day in Sonoita! Patagonia Town Attorney Sworn In Photo by Robert Gay Mike Massee being sworn in as the new Patagonia Town Attorney by Judge Bracamonte. This will be Masse’s second time in the position. […]