Breaking News in Our Community Plaintiffs Appeal Judge’s Ruling On Friday, August 24, 2023, a hearing was held on a Motion for Injunction by PARA along with seven conservation organizations in a lawsuit against the Forest Service for issuing exploratory permits to Arizona Standard (a US corporation wholly owned by Canadian exploratory company Barksdale Resources) […]
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Breaking News – Federal Agency Publishes New Timetable for Hermosa, Full Approval Expected in 2026
Breaking News Federal Agency Publishes New Timetable for Hermosa, Full Approval Expected in 2026 The federal permitting process for South32 mining of zinc and manganese at the Hermosa site is now well ahead of schedule. Full authorization could come as early as September 7, 2026. Here is today’s press release from South32: SOUTH32’S HERMOSA PROJECT […]
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Breaking News – Fire on Fort Huachuca Spreading Rapidly
Breaking News Fire on Fort Huachuca A fire has started on Fort Huachuca and is spreading rapidly. The US Forest Service and AZ Forest Service are on the scene. SEFD personnel are monitoring the fire on the Babacomari Ranch in Elgin. The PRT will update our website and our Facebook page as we have more […]
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Breaking News – Fire in the Coronado National Forest
Breaking News Fire in the Coronado National Forest From SEFD Chief Marc Meredith at 6pm this (Monday) evening: “A fire is burning in the wilderness area of the Coronado National Forest west of Gardner Canyon in Sonoita. The Forest Service has taken command of the fire and has called in aerial resources. SEFD currently has one unit […]
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Significant Developments for South32’s Hermosa Project
The Biden Administration is fast-tracking the permitting process for the mining project. Also, South32 has released its traffic study for the Cross Creek Connector access route.
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Breaking News – Significant South32 Developments
Significant South32 Developments South32 Mining Project Fast Tracked By Biden Administration Company Releases Traffic Study for Cross Creek Connector By Kat Crockett South32’s Hermosa project got a major boost on Monday when the Biden Administration announced the project would be added to the new FAST-41 program. This program will accelerate the permitting process by up […]
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BREAKING NEWS – Wildfire in Elgin Area, Evacuations Ordered
Breaking News in Our Community Wildfire in Elgin Area – Evacuations Ordered Photo by Marion Vendituoli A “large scale wildfire incident” is underway in Elgin. Crews from Sonita-Elgin, Patagonia, Rio Rico, Nogales and Whetstone are responding to the fire. Evacuation has been ordered for residents on Longview Loop Road. Residents in the adjoining area should […]
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Breaking News – Cunningham Arson Case Dismissed Without Prejudice
Breaking News in Our Community Cunningham Arson Case Dismissed Without Prejudice Citing recent developments, federal prosecutors said the government needed to conduct further investigation into the 2017 fire that destroyed Cunningham’s Ranch House Restaurant in Sonoita. By PRT Staff Reporters A criminal complaint filed last November by federal prosecutors against Robert Cunningham, 74, of Patagonia, […]