Notice to Patagonia Residents The last phase of work to update the Town of Patagonia water system is expected to cause some inconvenience, as it requires replacement of old valves in the existing system. Although we will attempt to notify all affected residences and businesses, we strongly urge you to stock up on a small […]
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Student News – Feb. 2015
By Exelee Budd and Juliana Quiroga Students Go Head to Head at the Annual Spelling Bee Every year, the Patagonia Middle School and Elementary School has a Spelling Bee for grades 1-8, and on Wednesday, January 7, the kids finally went head to head in the big competition. With excitement in the air, the time […]
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Community Shares Laughter and Love at Gathering to Remember Walter Andrew
A gathering in memory of Walter Andrew Jr., who passed away in December, was held at the Patagonia Community Center on January 17. A crowd that filled the room to capacity shared stories about the locally well-known Andrew, as did his wife, Judith Hinton-Andrew. Large boards displayed over 200 of his photographs of people, and […]
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Forest Service Withdraws Approval of Sunnyside’s Drilling Project
The Sunnyside Drilling Project, proposed by Regal Resources, a Canadian company, was given the go-ahead by two federal agencies back in September. This astonished local environmentalists as the area is rich in wildlife and there are several endangered species who live or pass through the area. Because of their concern, Patagonia Area Resource Alliance (PARA) […]
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The Photography of Walter Andrew
Here are a few of the many photos by Walter Andrew that have appeared in the PRT. Coaxing a smile with small talk and humor until they were at ease, he captured his subjects in a way that was both flattering and revealing.
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Great-Grand Daddy Gilbert
Gilbert Quiroga shows off his great grandson, Francisco Armando Soto (right), and his granddaughter, Maribel Espinoza,(left). Francisco, born October 25, is the son of Gilbert’s daughter, Yari Cortez, and Maribel is the daughter of Gilbert’s daughter, Karla Espinoza.
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Community News Items – Jan. 2015
PALS members and other supporters of the new Patagonia kennel broke ground for the new building on December 7. The new facility will be located on a small hill next to the treatment plant at the south end of town. Answer to Our Wild Neighbors Submitted by the Mowry Tracking Team Ursus americanus, black bear […]
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Lobos News – Jan. 2015
Contributed by Patagonia High School Journalism Class High Expectations By Chris Quiroga Every year, The Gregory and Greenfields schools host the Boyd Baker basketball tournament for many teams from Southern Arizona. Our Patagonia Lobos boys’ and girls’ teams take part in this tournament. It takes place before the regular season starts for most teams who […]
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They Like That Old Time Rock and Roll
The Senior Community Center was decked out with silver streamers, special lighting effects, and a DJ for its 25 Year Anniversary Celebration on December 6. Songs like “Willy and the Hand Jive,” “Y.M.C.A.,” and “Wipeout” got people up and out on the dance floor. The center also served food and refreshments, to thank the community […]
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Holiday Decorations Receive Awards
Outdoor holiday decorations at 567 Harshaw Road (above) and 377 Duquesne Avenue (below) were two of the locations that received awards from the Patagonia Women’s Club. The award money was provided by Sulphur Springs Electric Company. “Magic of Christmas” A Great Success “Magic of Christmas,” the Patagonia Woman’s Club major fund raiser held during Art […]