84-year-old Bunker de France, the self-styled ‘Empire Ranch Foundation Library Foreman,’ wants to build a library to preserve and celebrate local ranch history.
Pat McNamara
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Stinky and the Girls
A couple of mornings ago, when I went out to feed, I came across an apparent homicide in the chicken pen.Â
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Sonoita Therapist Helps Horses Heal
Arriving from Wyoming’s Big Horn Basin at the end of 2023, Sonoita’s Marie Eastman brings with her a lifetime of equine experience.Â
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Elgin/Sonoita Planning Group Forges On, Minus County Funding
The County has paused funding for the ‘Wine and Cuisine Tourism’ initiative, but local volunteers are continuing to work on planning and marketing proposals.
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LED Light Therapy, Education Available at Sonoita ClinicÂ
37 years ago, Kay Aubrey-Chimene was able to heal her horse’s serious injuries with LED light therapy. Today she helps both human and animal clients in her Sonoita office.
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Nomadic Artist Puts Down Some Roots in Sonoita
After years of work-camping across the country, Terri Malloy has parked her RV and opened an art studio and gallery in the Coop.
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It’s Her Store-y
As Global Arts Gallery nears the 30th anniversary of its opening, owner Adrienne Halpert recounts the beloved Patagonia store’s origin.
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Christmas at the Empire Ranch
Nora, Bauer and Isla DeMerits visit with Santa on the porch of the Empire Ranch House. Photo by Pat McNamara The second Saturday in December is the traditional time for Christmas at the Empire Ranch. This year was no exception and the weather was perfect for the 18 vendors to present their wares for attendees […]
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A Plea for Music Education in Our Schools
Music is played at all our large celebrations, happy or sad. What if the music stops? What if the kids growing up in underprivileged or non-musical households are never able to experience the joy of creating beautiful sound?Â
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Veterans Remembered at Local Ceremonies
Veterans Day was observed at two local events this year, one at the Elgin School and the other at the Patagonia Cemetery.