The Patagonia Pool will be opened this season—yay! Repairs to the filter equipment are complete and the process of organizing lifeguards is underway. One of the big changes to come—which has affected most of the world and has arrived here because of the unrest and crazies in the world—is that everyone on campus must be […]
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The Making of a Community Newspaper
Every month, with the exception of July, the Patagonia Regional Times publishes a newspaper that is offered for free on news stands in the Mountain Empire. When it began publishing in 2009, PRT was 12 pages long. Four people put it together. These days the paper covers 28 pages, with more than 20 people involved […]
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PUHS Board Gains and Losses The Santa Cruz County Superintendent’s Office has approved the appointment of Starr Norton to the the Patagonia Union Regional High School governing board. Norton has three children in the Patagonia schools. Her appointment would have brought the board to full strength, but Deborah Fain recently resigned her seat, again leaving […]
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Acupuncture Clinic Opens in Plaza
Dr. Liliane Papin and her assistant Leticia Novais After looking high and low for an acupuncture clinic location in Patagonia, Dr. Lilane Papin has found a space that delights her. In the blink of an eye, Bob Ollerton refurbished one of the spaces at the McKeown Avenue Plaza for the Ecobody Acupuncture Community Clinic, putting […]
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Mardi Gras to Benefit Local Food Bank
The Santa Cruz County Fair and Rodeo Association will hold its second annual Mardi Gras party and fundraiser on March 1. Last year’s event raised money for the Nogales woman’s shelter, Nuestra Casa. In addition, local churches collected paper goods, personal supplies, baby items, soaps and detergents for the shelter. This year, the fundraiser will […]
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Rain Harvesting Workday in the Park
Thomas and William Botz lend a hand. The day of the Rain Harvesting Workshop did not include any rain. In fact, the warm sunny January day was one of many such lovely gifts this winter. As a result of all this fine weather, we are experiencing drought conditions in southern Arizona. It hasn’t rained since […]
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Walking Tour Conjures Up Images of the Past
Which tree in Patagonia served as the town jail until 1938? Did Gillette really buy the old railroad tracks? And which building used to house a roller rink? German Quiroga reveals all.
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Hunting the Elusive Mearns Quail
This one small bird draws hunters from across the western United States, and occasionally from much further away. Here’s a look behind the hunt.
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An Evening at Gino’s
A Review of Cose Buone Restaurant Gene (Gino) Griego’s restaurant is a calm, comfortable, cozy eatery for a special occasion. The prix fixe dinner includes soup, salad, antipasti, and the main course, all of which are prepared to order by Gino himself, so you have your own personal chef who cares not only about the […]
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Focus on: Abbie Zeltzer
From time to time. PRT will be highlighting people who deserve recognition for their work on behalf of the community. “Journey Stories,” the Smithsonian Museum on Main Street Exhibit that opens at Cady Hall on January 4, is being presented in selected towns and cities throughout the United States, and it is coming to Patagonia […]