Sonoita shopkeepers have founded an energetic new support group. Called The Sonoita Merchants Association, the group has held three official meetings. Other brick and mortar shops in Sonoita and Elgin are invited to call Wylie Glad at 455-0555 or 881-7787 for information about the next meeting. Skye Island Olive and Grapes hosts the meetings. The […]
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Fall Festival 2013
Photos by Walter Andrew The Best Small Town Festival in Arizona happened in Patagonia on the second weekend in October. This was the 25th year for the Patagonia Fall Festival, and according to everyone who worked there, sold there, or just came to hang out, it was a terrific event. Kazz Workizer, as she has […]
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Cast Your Vote on November 5 Residents of Patagonia will vote on the new franchise agreement with SSVEC for our electric service on Tuesday, November 5 at the Patagonia Town Hall. Residents can also vote early by going to Town Hall to fill out a ballot. The franchise agreement sets forth the terms under which […]
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Olympic Distance Triathlon at Patagonia Lake
On Saturday, November 2, the Patagonia Olympic Distance Triathlon will be held at Patagonia Lake State Park. Competitors will swim 1500 meters, bike 24.6 miles; and run 10 kilometers through the Sonoita Creek foothills. Spectators are welcome. ABC’s reality show “Extreme Weightloss” is going to have a camera crew onsite to film one of our […]
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The Glory Bird
A “glory bird”—an unusual, out-of-place bird—was recently spotted at Patagonia Lake State Park. The blue-footed booby, normally found near salt water, is a marvel to watch feed.
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Who’s Really Calling?
“Hello, I am calling from Microsoft regarding some problems we’ve detected with your computer. There are a number of viruses, worms and malware which have infected your system. We need to access your computer to remove the infected files.” Or… “I am contacting you because you use the Windows operating system, and we have detected […]
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The Holt Sisters Ride Again
Kim and Cindy Holt set out on the Arizona Trail on horseback, aiming to survive as the Apaches did. Sauteed grasshoppers and edible plants were their diet.
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Crafting Diversity
My muddy hands smell like the sea. I have been potting native plants all morning at Deep Dirt Farm Institute in Patagonia. The organic potting mix contains compost, forest materials, peat moss, perlite, vermiculite, kelp or seaweed and crab shell. The diversity in this mix creates a tiny ecosystem in the soil that is resilient, […]
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A Man of Many Talents
Dean Fish demonstrates his skills as he steadily ratchets up the bid at the Community Garden’s Annual Pie Auction. Many Patagonians know Dean Fish as the flamboyant auctioneer who gets called on from time to time to lend his skills for a charitable auction. He is smart and funny and seems to know everyone. But […]
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Farewell to Betty Myers Betty Myers, one of Patagonia’s most prolific volunteers, has sold her house and is moving to Ashland, Oregon. Her services to the charitable and non-profit organizations in the Patagonia area are innumerable and include her years of service for the Senior Citizens, PRCF, CHOP, PRT and The tennis Fundraiser. Kelly Fleming […]