The highway had been closed in both directions for much of the afternoon due to a crash.
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Posted inLocal News
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.
Posted inLocal News
Town Council Notes (May, 2026)
Notes and news from the April 8 and April 22 regular meetings of the Patagonia Town Council.
Posted inLocal News
Sheriff’s Blotter (May, 2026)
A log of calls to the Sheriff’s office from eastern Santa Cruz County in April.
Posted inLocal News
Town Council schedules April 22 CPBA hearing to precede regular meeting
The half-hour public hearing will allow citizens to voice concerns regarding soil protections that should be included in the Community Protection and Benefit Agreement for the Hermosa Project.
Posted inSchool News
With Patagonia Montessori School set to close, principal writes letter to community
PMES’s board of directors voted on March 19 to close the school at the end of the fiscal year. Here is a letter with background on the situation from Jessie Beebe, the school’s principal and superintendent.
Posted inWeekly News Bulletin
The PRT Weekly News Bulletin for April 8-14, 2026
News, listings and regal ringneck snake photos for Elgin, Sonoita, Canelo and Patagonia
Posted inLocal News
Sheriff’s Blotter for March, 2026
A log of calls to the Sheriff’s office from eastern Santa Cruz County in March.
Posted inLocal News
Town Council notes for March 2026 meetings
News from the Patagonia Town Council’s March 11 and 25 meetings.
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