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 […]
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It’s Time for the Fall Festival
Did you know that The Patagonia Fall Festival is known throughout the state as one of Arizona’s best small town celebrations? With 125 exhibitors and non-stop entertainment, the Fall Festival is well-attended by local town folk as well as by all the visitors who descend on Patagonia for the three day event. This year marks […]
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Scenes From the Santa Cruz County Fair
Judging summer’s bounty A portrait of Dave Martin, by seventh grader Gianna Martin A fairgoer displays her country pride
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Oct. 16 Deadline for Saving the Paton’s Legacy
Marion and Wally Paton have both passed away, but their legacy of welcoming bird enthusiasts to their backyard has informally continued for a number of years now while the family looked for a way to protect the property as a birding mecca. The good news is that the American Bird Conservancy (ABC) has contracted with […]
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Christopher Reindl Christopher Reindl, son of Bernardine and James Reindl of Sonoita, completed his studies at Northern Arizona University on May 10. Christopher attended Cienega High School, graduating in 2008 as an Honors Student. AT NAU he majored in Business Administration, finishing his Bachelor of Science Degree with an emphasis in Business Marketing and a […]