The surprise donation, from a trust set up by the late Patagonia resident Judith Whitcomb, will be used for capital improvements.
Sondra Porter
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Signed, sealed, retired: Martin Perez closes career as Patagonia postmaster
As Perez reflected on his 14 years as Patagonia postmaster, he thanked his customers and the community itself. “Most of the people around the world are against each other, bumping heads,” he said. “Not here.”
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Botz tunes up, turns on the school music program
Nick Botz, the Patagonia schools’ new music instructor, follows a teaching philosophy in which students “learn music through play.”
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Building compassion is focus of new program for middle schoolers
The Empathy Project, a multiyear collaboration involving three local nonprofits, aims to help local youngsters understand and develop more empathy.
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Student groups show their projects at first Patagonia Science Expo
Student teams from kindergarten through eighth grade competed for honors at the event, with a “magnetic windmill” demonstration by a team of fourth graders taking first place.
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Spelling champ makes Patagonia Middle School proud
Eighth grader Isabella Felix captured the Santa Cruz County 2026 Spelling Bee’s top award by correctly spelling “supplicate” in the 10th round. Now she heads to the Arizona Spelling Bee Finals on March 21 in Phoenix.
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The PRT Weekly News Bulletin for Feb. 18-24, 2026
News, event listings, public service announcements, photo galleries and more for Elgin, Sonoita, Canelo and Patagonia
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Friday morning STEAM classes stimulate kids’ imaginations
The Mat Bevel Company, an arts and science nonprofit, offers free Friday morning courses in Patagonia for local 4th-8th graders. The goal? Sparking the “natural creative genius” in kids. Here’s how they do it.
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The PRT Weekly News Bulletin for Feb. 4-10, 2026
News, listings and yawning javelina footage for Canelo, Elgin, Sonoita and Patagonia
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Civics Summit Provides Inspiration for Patagonia High Students
Patagonia High School National Honor Society and Student Government members trekked to State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Jan. 20 for the Civics Matters Arizona Summit.