The De La Ossa family chapel in Lochiel may soon go up for sale as part of the county’s efforts to reclaim the money allegedly stolen by former county treasurer Liz Gutfahr.
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BLM Proposes Fees for Las Cienegas, Empire Ranch as Visitor Numbers Soar
The public has until Oct. 21 to submit comments on the proposal.
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Patagonia Town Council Notes – Oct. 2024
News from the Aug. 14, Aug. 28 and Sept. 11 meetings.
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A Painting, Pizza and Prayers: Velvet Elvis’s Recipe for Success
More than a place of food and drink, Patagonia restaurant Velvet Elvis at La Misión is an experience of joy brought to life by whimsy and color.
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Sonoita Therapist Helps Horses Heal
Arriving from Wyoming’s Big Horn Basin at the end of 2023, Sonoita’s Marie Eastman brings with her a lifetime of equine experience.
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Elgin/Sonoita Planning Group Forges On, Minus County Funding
The County has paused funding for the ‘Wine and Cuisine Tourism’ initiative, but local volunteers are continuing to work on planning and marketing proposals.
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Residents Continue to Push for Limiting Access to Cross Creek Connector
Santa Cruz County and South32 have addressed some of the safety concerns expressed by residents of Red Rock Acres Homeowners Association regarding the Cross Creek Connector, but one key issue remains.
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New $40-60 Million Sonoita Dude Ranch Gets First Permit
A proposal by the Brophy family to develop a “5-star dude ranch” at their Babacomari Ranch cleared its first hurdle during a recent County Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
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ADEQ to Hold Public Hearing Oct. 2 in Patagonia Regarding Hermosa Project
From the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) website: ADEQ is holding a public hearing to receive comments on the preliminary decision to issue a significant amendment to an Individual Aquifer Protection Permit to South32 Hermosa, Inc., for the Hermosa Project located in Santa Cruz County. Date: Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024Time: 6–8 p.m.Location: Patagonia Union […]
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Hathaway Gives Testimony on Border to House Committee
The Santa Cruz County sheriff discussed border issues during a three-hour hearing held by the Committee on Homeland Security on Sept. 18 in Washington, D.C.