Santa Cruz County is accepting public input on proposed options for the Babocomari Bridge through Oct. 14.
PRT Staff Reporters
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Mail-in ballots now out
While the deadline to register to vote in November’s general election has passed, mail-in ballots are being sent today (Oct. 7) to Santa Cruz County residents. Registered voters who requested — but do not receive — a mail-in ballot have until Oct. 23 to request a second ballot. Those requests can be made by calling […]
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Free produce distribution on temporary hold
While some 50 people regularly pick up free produce at the Senior Center of Patagonia on Mondays, for the past couple of weeks that distribution has halted.
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The Patagonia Regional Times Weekly News Bulletin for Oct. 7-13
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Download the October 2026 issue of the PRT
Click here or below to download a PDF of the October, 2026, print edition of the PRT.
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On your mark, get set, bake: Pie Auction returns on Oct. 17
A celebration of pies and pie lovers in all their varieties is the theme of this year’s Annual Pie Auction hosted by the Patagonia Community Garden on Oct. 17.
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Patagonia Town Council Notes: August-September 2026
Aug. 5 Special Meeting Results of the July 21 primary election were approved, keeping Mayor Andy Wood in office for another term and adding Caleb Weaver as Councilor. Weaver will be sworn in at the first meeting in January. Library Director Linda Shore was approved to apply for a $10,000 grant from Valley Telecom to […]
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Meet the candidates: Aiden ‘Addie’ Swallow (D), District 19 State House
Aiden Swallow is running for one of two House seats in Arizona Legislative District 19.
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Meet the candidates: Bob Karp (D), District 19 State Senate
Democrat Bob Karp is running for Arizona State Senate in Legislative District 19.
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Safeguarding the General Election
Santa Cruz County Clerk of the Board/Elections Director Alma Schultz details the process to ensure a safe and valid election in November.