John Kendall, who has contributed to many projects in Patagonia, funded the purchase of the new Center. The Patagonia Youth Enrichment Center (PYEC) is the proud owner of the property at 115 South Third Avenue, directly east of the Fire Station. All the pieces came together in the past two months. David and Karina Budd, […]
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Community Reacts to AG’s Ruling
The Attorney General’s ruling, issued on January 17, that the town of Patagonia was within its legal rights to restrict heavy truck traffic on Harshaw Road caught several people by surprise and was met by mixed reactions, depending, unsurprisingly, on whetherpeople were for or against AMI Mining plans to develop a large mine in the […]
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New Fiber Arts Store, Studio Opens in Sonoita
Suzanne Jenkins sits at one of the looms she has set up in her new store in Sonoita. Photo by Marion Vendituoli Dream Weavers, the new store on Hwy 83, next to Tia Nita’s Cantina in Sonoita, reflects owner Suzanne Jenkins’ passion for weaving, for yarns and for textiles. During a recent interview, Jenkins stood […]
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Veterans’ Retreat Opens in Sonoita
Dana Bowman parachutes down in front of the crowd at the grand opening ceremony for Boulder Crest Retreat in Sonoita. The grand opening of Boulder Crest Retreat Arizona at Apache Springs Ranch, on November 30, can only be described as inspiring, emotional, and, at times, overwhelming. Visitors from across the country, many accompanied by service […]
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Town Truck Ordinance Challenged
Carolyn Shafer speaks at the town council meeting on November 29, urging passage of the heavy truck traffic ordinance. Photo by Bob Brandt A state legislator who represents parts of Pima and Pinal Counties has filed a complaint against the town of Patagonia in response to the ‘heavy truck traffic’ ordinance passed at the November […]
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Arson Blamed for Restaurant Fire in Sonoita
Fire investigators found presence of accelerants in five places after the Ranch House Restaurant fire. The fire that destroyed Cunningham’s Ranch House Restaurant in Sonoita is being investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), according to SEFD Chief Joseph DeWolf. DeWolf, who responded to the fire, which was called into the […]
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PUHS Workshop on College Financial Aid
Parents and students can expect hands-on assistance with Scholarship and FAFSA applications at Patagonia Union High School’s (PUHS) half-day workshop for parents and students on financial aid and scholarships on Tuesday, February 9 from 1:30p.m. to 6:00 p.m.in the high school computer lab. The participants will be working one-on-one with school counselors, college financial advisors […]
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Wildlife Corridors: A Progress Report
The volunteer trailbuilding crew at work in Three Canyons. It has now been a year since a new organization called Wildlife Corridors (WC) purchased the former Three Canyons development, 1250 acres just north of Patagonia, with the goal of preserving and enhancing wildlife habitat in a critical piece of the corridor connecting the Santa Ritas, […]
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Old Main Begins New Life as the Patagonia Museum
A celebration marked the transition of the longest continuously utilized elementary school facility in Arizona into the new home of the town’s museum.
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Good Police Work Leads to Quick Arrest
Shattered door at the Art Center The morning of December 23, Cassina Farley, director of the Patagonia Art Center on Naugle Ave. unlocked the front door to find that the center had been broken into during the night. A side door leading to Martha Kelly’s ceramic space had been kicked in and the front door […]