Graduation class and ceremony photos for Patagonia Union High School, plus photos of Sonoita Elementary’s eight grade graduates and kindergarten graduates.
PRT Staff Reporters
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Sheriff’s Blotter, June 2026
A log of calls to the Sheriff’s office from eastern Santa Cruz County in May.
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Town Council Notes, June 2026
News and notes from the Patagonia Town Council’s May meetings.
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SEFD Board holding special meeting Monday
The Sonoita-Elgin Fire District’s board of directors will consider holding an election on Nov. 3 for board seats currently held by Eddie McArthur and Ruth Ann LeFebvre.
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Town Council to discuss new MOU with South32 for road repair projects
Here’s information on the May 27 6 p.m. meeting, including the complete agenda.
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Former County Attorney’s Office employee indicted for $190k theft
Victor Huerta, Jr., was arraigned on pending charges in Santa Cruz County Superior Court on May 18. Here is the press release from the County.
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Update: SR82 open at MM 13.5 following shutdown due to serious two-car collision
4:20 p.m.: The highway is now open.
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Agendas, notices for upcoming Town of Patagonia meetings and hearings
Here is information for a May 13 public hearing, a May 13 Town Council meeting, a May 14 study committee meeting and a May 20 community workshop open house.
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UPDATE – SR82 re-opened at Mile Post 15
The highway had been closed in both directions for much of the afternoon due to a crash.
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Patagonia house a total loss in midnight fire, owner and pets escape unharmed
Firefighters from Patagonia Volunteer Fire & Rescue and three neighboring fire departments were able to prevent the blaze from spreading to adjacent properties. Here’s PVFR’s official statement on the incident.