An abundant variety of Sky Island species have prospered from this summer’s El Niño conditions.
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Glimpses Into Our Past: Huachuca District Ranger Robert Thompson
Robert Thompson was the second district ranger for the Huachuca Forest Reserve, serving from 1922 until 1930.
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Starstruck: Good news from Orion
Just when you think good news is impossible to find along comes the Orion Molecular Cloud-2.
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Take a hike: Cave Creek South/Crosses Canyon Trail
The Cave Creek South/Crosses Canyon Trail is an easy 2.5-mile round trip that begins approximately eight miles west of Highway 83 off of Gardner Canyon Road.
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Glimpses into our past: The Thurber Ranches
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.
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Nature’s strip malls
Even though most of them only briefly harbor water, our regions’ seemingly countless arroyos hold great value to local wildlife.
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Take a hike!: Crest Trail
If you’re looking for some high-elevation adventure, the Crest Trail is a good choice. Here’s why.
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Notes from SEFD (May, 2026)
News and notes from the March and April meetings of the Sonoita-Elgin Fire District’s board of directors.
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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.