During the 1930s and ’40s, Harold Bernard ‘H.B.’ Thurber purchased a total of 1,600 acres and leased over 8,000 acres in the Sonoita area. One of the best known ranchers in the area, he was often referred to as ‘Mr. Hereford.’
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Starstruck: Do you see that?
Some moments are perfect because they are so magnificently unscripted.
Nature’s strip malls
Even though most of them only briefly harbor water, our regions’ seemingly countless arroyos hold great value to local wildlife.
Take a hike!: Crest Trail
If you’re looking for some high-elevation adventure, the Crest Trail is a good choice. Here’s why.
Notes from SEFD (May, 2026)
News and notes from the March and April meetings of the Sonoita-Elgin Fire District’s board of directors.
Check it out at the Library: Books on preparing for the last chapter of life
Patagonia Public Library is well stocked with resources to help you navigate difficult end-of-life issues.
Nature Journeys: Reptile resurgence!
The heat of May is primetime for our region’s reptiles, which includes 32 species of lizards, 43 species of snakes and five species of turtles.
Glimpses into our past: Rain Valley Ranch
A history of Rain Valley Ranch, stretching from the 1920s to the present day.
Take a hike!: Mount Wrightson Trail
How to get from Baldy Saddle to the summit of Mount Wrightson — and what you’ll find when you get there.
Starstruck: Follow the stars
In times of strife – which seem to occur more often than not – our differences become focal points. That’s when, more than ever, it’s good to remind ourselves what we have in common.
