The highway had been closed in both directions for much of the afternoon due to a crash.
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Library lover leaves $400k to town ‘jewel’
The surprise donation, from a trust set up by the late Patagonia resident Judith Whitcomb, will be used for capital improvements.
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The road to the Hermosa mine CPBA
Following the Early Action agreement earlier this year, here’s what’s next in the Community Protection and Benefit Agreement process.
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Future of Elgin Bridge still being considered
The Elgin Bridge is still standing. But for how long is anyone’s guess.
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Patagonia house a total loss in midnight fire, owner and pets escape unharmed
Firefighters from Patagonia Volunteer Fire & Rescue and three neighboring fire departments were able to prevent the blaze from spreading to adjacent properties. Here’s PVFR’s official statement on the incident.
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Town Council Notes (May, 2026)
Notes and news from the April 8 and April 22 regular meetings of the Patagonia Town Council.
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Sheriff’s Blotter (May, 2026)
A log of calls to the Sheriff’s office from eastern Santa Cruz County in April.
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County to present area economic development plan at April 28 Sonoita meeting
The plan focuses on supporting economic resilience through tourism and small business opportunities while also “protecting the area’s rural character, working lands and quality of life,” said Santa Cruz County’s community development director.
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Town Council schedules April 22 CPBA hearing to precede regular meeting
The half-hour public hearing will allow citizens to voice concerns regarding soil protections that should be included in the Community Protection and Benefit Agreement for the Hermosa Project.
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PVFR featured in PBS news story on volunteering in America
Members of Patagonia Volunteer Fire & Rescue were interviewed by veteran journalist Judy Woodruff for an eight-minute report that aired Wednesday night during PBS NewsHour. Here’s how you can see it.