Last weekend’s 2025 Santa Cruz County Fair at the Sonoita Fairgrounds set an attendance record. And no wonder.
Pat McNamara
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12-Year-Old Elgin Girl Survives Mojave Rattlesnake Bite
Bella Ramirez Schroeder is back home after a four-day stay at Banner Hospital in Tucson for treatment.
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Elgin Club Honors Cosbeys for Volunteer Service
Jim and Ginny Cosbey of Elgin were recognized for their many years of service to the Elgin/Sonoita community.
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Kayaking With the Local Yokel Yacht Club
Every Wednesday morning, an informal, slightly mysterious group of Patagonia residents and visitors head to the lake for a paddling session. Our intrepid reporter dons a life vest and gets out on the water to investigate.
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New Sonoita Tasting Room Is One for the Dogs
Jan and Greg Moyer, co-owners of the new Four Tails tasting room in Sonoita, have found a way to combine two distinct passions: wine and dogs.
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Food Pantry Finds New Home, Needs Volunteers
Pastor Tom Moffett of The Vine Church said any help readying the Pantry for operation would very much be appreciated.
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Local Teen Competes in Texas, Qualifies for Vegas Event
Sonoita teen Addie Tomlinson and her mare Smooth Cat Voo (Barbie) continue to make progress in the world of quarter horse competitions.
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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.