Sept. 9, 2020 Well, the 105th Sonoita Labor Day Rodeo is in the history books! By all accounts it was a success despite being somewhat smaller than prior years. Feedback from spectators, contestants and vendors was positive. It is a great feeling that this very important tradition has continued unbroken. We simply could not have pulled […]
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Remembering 9/11 – a poem by Patti Kelly
Remembering September 11, 2001 This poem was written by Patti Kelly of Canelo on the first anniversary of the 9/11 attack. It was published in the Sept. 11, 2002 Special Section of The Bulletin, a weekly newspaper in Sonoita at that time. Her sentiments resonate during these troubling times as our community tries to cope […]
Livestock Show and Virtual Auction at Fairgrounds
Modified Junior Livestock Show and Virtual Auction to be Held at Fairgrounds Sisters Marin and Addison Tomlinson wait to enter the ring with their steers at the 2019 Santa Cruz County Junior Livestock Auction. This year’s auction will be held virtually. Photo by Marion Vendituoli Santa Cruz County 4-H and FFA youth who have been […]
KPUP Part of Pie-A-Thon Fundraiser
A Note from KPUP Radio to Patagonia Hi, Friends of KPUP! We hope that during these last few months, when we’ve all been staying close to home, that you have been enjoying KPUP. We’ve been working hard lately to diversify our programming to appeal to more locals as well as our global streaming audience. As […]
Friends of Patagonia Pool Asks for Support
Dear friends and neighbors, The Friends of the Patagonia Pool (FOPP) are asking you to show your support of the pool. We believe the pool is a valuable and important asset to the town’s health and vitality. The ‘owners’ of the pool—the town and school districts— are discussing leasing the pool. FOPP is concerned that there will […]
Elgin School Plans to Reopen August 31
From Letter to Elgin School Community From Principal Mary Faley, Aug. 25, 2020: The Sonoita School Board approved the two phases of our reopening plan. • Phase 1 – Elementary students (grades K-5) will begin on-campus school starting on Monday, August 31st. • Phase 2 – Middle School students (grades 6-8) will begin on-campus school […]
PRT is Hiring!
Send your Resume & Cover Letter to prteditor@gmail.com Reports To The Assistant Editor will report to the Managing Editor and the Governing Board. Job Overview The Assistant Editor performs a variety of tasks to support the Managing Editor and the Governing Board through reporting on matters of local interest for the print issue and e-news […]
Primary Election Results (Unofficial)
From Santa Cruz county Elections website Aug 4, 2020 8:51 am Unofficial Results – Click to see all the unofficial results of the races The PRT is posting the unofficial results of contested races in the primaries on this page. For more results click link above. Sheriff Winner James “David” Hathaway State Representative Winners: Andrea […]
Anthony Fennell
Anthony Fennell Residence: How long? Sonoita; since 2017 Education/licenses/certifications/military: B.S. Environmental Biology conc: Herpetology; Eastern Illinois U, 2003 M.S. Environmental Sciences conc: Hydrology / Wastewater Remediation; Southern Methodist U, 2010 U.S. Army: 1999: Enlisted as Nuclear, Chemical, Biological Specialist 2003: Commissioned as Infantry Officer 2006: Transition to Intelligence Officer At present hold rank of Major, […]
Donna Federici
Residence: Sonoita, since 2008 Education/licenses/certifications/military: Attended Ohio State University and Columbus Business School but hold no degrees. Taken courses in business management, accounting, procurement, leadership and communication. Recent Employment: Retired in 2007 after selling a successful haircare company that I helped found. Started a business/brand/marketing consulting company. Co-owner and a part-time operator of Sonoita […]

