An 11-mile stretch between Sonoita and Nogales has seen four significant emergency incidents in the past three weeks. Here’s brief summaries of each incident, plus tips on how to be alerted to emergencies affecting our area.
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Letter asks Montessori board to consider a plan to ‘pursue the original mission’
Community members and longtime supporters are calling on the school’s board to explore ways to continue operations.
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Town Council to discuss new MOU with South32 for road repair projects
Here’s information on the May 27 6 p.m. meeting, including the complete agenda.
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Altercation at Patagonia Senior Center leads to two suspensions, new ‘no weapons’ sign
“Seniors and four-year-olds are a lot alike,” said a member of the center’s board of directors who had been a preschool teacher.
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Former County Attorney’s Office employee indicted for $190k theft
Victor Huerta, Jr., was arraigned on pending charges in Santa Cruz County Superior Court on May 18. Here is the press release from the County.
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Update: SR82 open at MM 13.5 following shutdown due to serious two-car collision
4:20 p.m.: The highway is now open.
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Agendas, notices for upcoming Town of Patagonia meetings and hearings
Here is information for a May 13 public hearing, a May 13 Town Council meeting, a May 14 study committee meeting and a May 20 community workshop open house.
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Sonoita-Elgin tourism and preservation report draws packed house
The ‘Cattle, Cabernet and Cuisine’ report met with both cautious optimism and wary pessimism at a public meeting initiated by Santa Cruz County.
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Deadline fast approaching for public comment on Elgin Bridge
The public has until May 20 to submit comments/concerns on three proposals being put forth on the Elgin Bridge.
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Oversize load detours to continue through Fall
Completion of the rehabilitation project on Interstate 10, which has caused increased numbers of oversize loads on SR 83, 82 and 90, is now scheduled for fall. The project originally was scheduled for completion this spring.