The Sonoita-Elgin Fire District turns 20 years old this year, and the district is asking for the public’s help in providing photos and documents as part of a community celebration on Sept. 28.
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Yarn-ing for a relaxing hobby? This club might be for you
Gather your yarn and acquaint yourself with the Knitting and Crocheting Club, which meets the first and third Tuesday of the month at the Patagonia Library.
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Baling twine recycling is coming!
Livestock owners, this is for you. A couple of community members will be hosting baling twice collection events, starting on Sept. 12.
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Celebration marks Empire Ranch’s 150th birthday
The Empire Ranch will celebrate its 150th birthday on Aug. 22 with historical presentations, tours, exhibits, book signings, musical entertainment and, of course, birthday cake.
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Fire districts working to reduce firefighter cancer risk
Local fire departments are taking measures to reduce the risk of “occupational cancer,” related to consistent exposure to smoke, byproducts of combustion, vehicle exhaust, firefighting foam and chemicals in uniforms.
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Family Health Care Amigos transitions to expanded office, new leadership
Family Health Care Amigos and the Lending Shed have moved into expanded headquarters on McKeown Avenue to better serve their growing clientele.
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Pollinator garden habitat restoration project underway
A five-acre parcel of land in Patagonia near Harshaw Creek is being restored with native plants to benefit pollinators, birds and, eventually, residents and visitors.
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Hardware shopping gets a lot more convenient
5,000-foot addition at Sonoita Hardware means expanded inventory for do-it-your-selfers and professional contractors.
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Connecting with Patagonia ancestors
A mixture of Hohokam and Trincheras pottery sherds found in Patagonia suggest possible occupation of the area around the Patagonia Museum from the period of 900-1300 CE.
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Nervous moments on a mammoth donkey at the Lower Elgin Road longhorn roundup
For this season’s roundup in the neighborhood, my mount of choice is a mammoth donkey. Seemore is as large as the largest horse there… but terrified of the longhorns.