Sonoita teen Addie Tomlinson and her mare Smooth Cat Voo (Barbie) continue to make progress in the world of quarter horse competitions.Â
Pat McNamara
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Dog Meets Javelina—and a Friendly Parking Lot Vet
Diego had blood on his shaggy coat, his rear hurt and he wouldn’t let me check him out. It was time for a visit with Dr. Jessica.
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Making Loops With Luca
Innovative Italian violinist Luca Ciarla visited Patagonia for a performance at the Opera House, followed the next morning by a special interactive event for local schoolkids.
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Sonoita Teen Riding to Success
With her recent competition wins, 18-year-old Addie Tomlinson has helped revive the Vera Earl Ranch’s
performance horse program. “It’s more the horse than me,” she said.
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Former Stuntman Building Local History Library
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.
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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.